Michelle Goulden

The Good Spirit School Division's Strategic Plan Report provides an update on recent activities and achievements aligned with its strategic priorities. Key focus areas include fostering high-quality teaching and learning, enhancing the engagement of all students, families, and communities, promoting healthy and sustainable physical and social environments, and ensuring effective policy and procedures. The report showcases various initiatives, from professional development and literacy programs to community engagement and wellness activities, all contributing to the vision of learning without limits and achievement for all.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on strategic partnerships for student engagement, board governance development, and a closed session covering human resources, student discipline reports, the upcoming budget and staffing plan, and transportation requests. Additionally, the board will conduct a preliminary evaluation survey, address committee vacancies, prepare for the by-election, and perform policy reviews regarding enterprise risk management and human diversity. The meeting concludes with the director's report and various committee and conference reports.

The board convened for a special meeting to review items in a closed session. Key discussion topics included the preliminary 2026-27 budget, a review of accounts receivable, an analysis of full-time equivalent staffing and pupil-teacher ratios, as well as net enrolment and staffing comparisons.

This Strategic Plan Report provides an overview of learning, leadership, and community engagement within the division. It highlights progress and activities across key areas including high-quality teaching and learning, engagement of all students, families, and communities, healthy and sustainable physical and social environments, and effective policy and procedures. The report underscores a commitment to student success and the goals of the Inspiring Success policy.

The board discussed the accountability report on student engagement and attendance, highlighting initiatives like Following Their Voices to improve outcomes for Indigenous students. An advocacy session was held with local MLAs to discuss shared priorities and budget realities. New business included the resignation of two trustees and the presentation of a three-year Preventative Maintenance and Renewal Plan. Updates were provided on professional development opportunities for staff and trustees, alongside a transportation status report detailing route operations and planning for the upcoming school year. The board also reviewed and approved several updated policies and finalized administrative procedures.