Michael R. Brenneis

The board meeting included a discussion regarding the school calendar, specifically a recommendation to reschedule a professional development day due to a scheduled referendum. Other key topics reviewed included the resource and distribution allocation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the school site joint use and planning agreement, and an update regarding the ASBA order. Correspondence items discussed included the kickoff for the Chérot School project, the approval of the Leo Nickerson modernization project, funding updates for the Collegiate, and a policy committee update.

This Four-Year Education Plan for St. Albert Public Schools is guided by the foundational principle that 'Equity is our process and Excellence is our goal.' The plan outlines five core outcome areas: prioritizing literacy and numeracy pedagogy, leveraging innovative and experiential learning, amplifying responsive instruction and assessment, championing equity by challenging systemic biases and dismantling barriers, and elevating Indigenous ways of knowing and being in all spaces. It aims to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment, provide diverse educational opportunities, and ensure student success by supporting learning, growth, and well-being for all students, staff, and families, while aligning with provincial educational objectives.

This document presents St. Albert Public Schools' 3-Year Capital Plan, updated to include 2027-2028 to 2029-2030, alongside a 10-Year Facility Outlook. The plan outlines key priorities for addressing student growth and facility needs, including the construction of new schools, comprehensive modernizations, and the addition and replacement of modular classrooms. Strategic focus areas encompass providing new permanent space, renovating aging facilities, and ensuring sufficient capacity to support current and projected student enrollments. The primary objective is to enhance educational programming and accommodate the division's expanding student population effectively.

This second-year implementation report details the progress of Alberta's Anti-racism Action Plan, launched in 2022, which serves as a roadmap to address racism and foster a more equitable and inclusive society. The plan is built upon five strategic themes: public education and cultural awareness, government as a catalyst for system improvements, empowering communities, responding to hate crimes and incidents, and data and measurement. Its intended outcome is to create a province where all Albertans feel welcome, valued, safe, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

This action plan serves as a roadmap for the Government of Alberta to address racism and foster a more inclusive and equitable society. It focuses on five key strategic themes: public education and cultural awareness, government as a catalyst for system improvements, empowering communities, responding to hate incidents and crimes, and data and measurement. The plan aims to eliminate systemic barriers, promote diversity, and ensure equal opportunity and protection for all Albertans, ultimately building a place of safety, freedom, and opportunity for everyone.