Patrick Ryan Morrison

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.

The Board of Education discussed and approved an accountability report concerning reserve utilization and budget planning. During closed sessions, the Board reviewed human resources reports, student discipline cases, and transportation committee requests. Action items included approval of a student discipline recommendation and a transportation request for the Crozier family. Additionally, the Board approved School Community Council (SCC) loan applications for several capital projects, including a 15-passenger van and playground improvements. Several Board policies were reviewed and approved, including those related to the Director's roles, evaluation processes, and leadership practices, as well as hearings on teacher matters. The meeting also featured updates on provincial school board associations and planning commissions.

The board reviewed the accountability report regarding reserve utilization and budget planning, highlighting the commitment to maintaining a balanced budget and responsible stewardship. Presentations were provided on crisis response and risk management frameworks to support informed decision-making. The board approved updates to several policies and received an update on professional development opportunities, including anti-racist educator training. Additionally, a comprehensive facilities update was provided, detailing current design, planning, and scheduled projects across multiple school sites, along with a status report on ongoing work. Trustees also shared updates from local school community councils and community events.

The board discussed and reviewed an accountability report on credit attainment and graduation rates. Various operational and administrative items were addressed, including an out-of-scope salary and benefits review, the awarding of a facilities contract for roof replacement, and the authorization for the purchase of ten new school buses. Additionally, the board approved the budget development framework for the upcoming school year, the technology integration plan, the school year calendar, and multiple board policy updates.