Robert Chartrand

The board meeting included the ratification of various higher care school trip requests and the approval of financial disbursements. Reports were provided by several committees, including the Finance Committee and the N.O.F.I. Board of Directors, as well as updates from the Chief Superintendent and Secretary-Treasurer on strategic plans, enrollment, and facility upgrades. Key discussion topics included service award presentations, virtual celebrations with school administrators, and general discussions regarding social media policy, freedom of expression, and recent school visits to Berens River and Wanipigow.

The Board approved refinements to the Strategic Plan and shared information on an upcoming professional development event. Three recipients were named for the annual employee contribution award. Recommendations were approved for the employee pension plan, including revisions to investment policies and procedures. Numerous higher care school trips were ratified across various schools in the division. Discussions were held regarding upcoming meeting schedules, the annual school committee conference, advisory committee reports, and a community service award. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates concerning the new office space, the Frontier Achievement Wall, and reports from recent school site visits.

The committee reviewed the investment performance of the plan, which yielded a 1.9% return for the first quarter and outperformed its benchmark. The Global Equity Fund was also reviewed. Recommendations were finalized for the Frontier School Division Board of Trustees regarding updates to the Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures and minor refinements to the Pension Plan Text for improved clarity.

The Board reviewed the Divisional Strategic Plan for 2026/27 and its focus areas. They approved the Five Year Capital Plan and a refinement to the accessibility policy. Additionally, the Board approved the School Committee Elections Resource manual for upcoming general elections, ratified and approved several school trips, and discussed social media policies and facility relocation updates.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the 2026/27 budget, strategic plan, and school calendar. Key actions included the decision to reopen San Antonio School, the authorization of religious exercises at Wanipigow School, and the ratification and approval of various higher care school trip requests. The board also reviewed committee reports regarding policy revisions and pension fund investment management. Additionally, administrative reports, conference updates, and correspondence were addressed, and a general discussion took place regarding student attendance, social media policy, and school committee meeting processes.