Michelle Sawa

The committee discussed the cancellation of a previous van tender due to supply constraints and recommended accepting a new bid for a different vehicle model. Tuition fees for the upcoming school year were reviewed and established for various student categories. The 2025 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report was accepted. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended the approval of a revised Election Services Agreement with the City of Brandon, involving adjustments to proportionate cost sharing. The meeting also included reports on educational grants, secondary school infrastructure projects, and several minor tender summaries.

The committee discussed the Indigenous Teacher Data Collection Initiative, reviewing data regarding the number of self-identified First Nations, Red River Métis, and Inuit staff and teachers within the division and analyzing trends from previous surveys. Additionally, the committee addressed a personnel matter and received a collective bargaining update regarding salary bulletins.

The committee meeting focused on the coordination of board representation at various school graduation ceremonies, for which a list was circulated and signed by the trustees.

The Board discussed various educational and administrative matters including graduation ceremony preparations, student mobility data, and an Indigenous teacher data collection initiative. Decisions were made regarding tuition fees for the upcoming school year and a revised election service agreement with the City of Brandon. Additionally, the Board handled tenders for school equipment, including an internet protocol paging solution and a cargo van. The session also covered updates on committee reports and personnel matters.

The committee discussed the tender for an Internet Protocol Paging Solution at Earl Oxford School and recommended the acceptance of the bid from Benmarks. Additionally, the committee reviewed quotes for ceiling tile abatement at Riverheights School and recommended the acceptance of the quote from McMunn & Yates. The committee further reviewed and recommended for approval a promissory note for borrowing funds to cover various school infrastructure projects, including building replacements, classroom additions, and system remediation. Finally, the committee reviewed correspondence regarding additional project support from the Education Funding Branch for specific school upgrades.