Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Justin Rushton’s organization
Jan 1, 2027·StrategicPlan
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Grande Prairie Public School Division Capital Plan 2027-2030
This 2027-2030 Capital Plan identifies the top capital priorities for the Grande Prairie Public School Division, addressing projected growth and facility needs. Key priorities include the construction of a new K-8 school in Kensington, a permanent addition to Charles Spencer High School, and the replacement of Crystal Park School. The plan aims to ensure sufficient student capacity, modernize facilities, and provide optimal learning environments in response to the city's continuous growth, for consideration by Alberta Education staff for capital funding.
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Grande Prairie Public School Division Board Highlights
The board discussed the implementation of a strategy for the Program Unit Funding (PUF) pilot, which includes consolidating PUF programming at Swanavon School and offering Pre-K programming within neighborhood Kindergarten classrooms. The report also provided updates on the first meeting of the Student Advisory Committee and announced the upcoming Annual Elementary Division Fun Run. Additionally, the Board approved the renaming of Alexander Forbes The Academy School to Alexander Forbes School to align with division naming conventions.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of the Grande Prairie Public School Division Regular Meeting
The board discussed key administrative and committee reports, including the appointment of a new chair for the Advocacy and Engagement Committee and the development of advocacy priorities for 2026-2029. The superintendent provided reports on teacher mentorship programs, traumatic event systems training, and staffing updates. Business services reported on school safety grant allocation, plans to issue an RFP for records management, potential impacts of international tariffs on operations, and the division's role in facilitating upcoming provincial referendum voting locations. An in camera session was held to discuss personnel and advice from officials.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Of The Grande Prairie Public School Division Regular Meeting
The meeting encompassed several key updates and administrative actions. The Board reviewed the Summer School Summary Report, which highlighted credit attainment increases and programming strategies. Detailed reports were provided regarding the Composite High School expansion, Isabel Campbell modular installation, and a teacher laptop refresh. Discussions included provincial funding allocations for classroom complexity, new data collection procedures from the Alberta Classroom Insights Portal 2.0, and updates on the GPPSD Education Foundation. Furthermore, the Board approved the acquisition and renewal of several Locally Developed Courses, directed administrative updates to the Board Workplan to include Committee of the Whole meetings, and adopted amendments to Board Policy 10 regarding delegation of authority and Board Policy 14 concerning whistleblower protection.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
