Edmonton School District No. 7

This strategic plan serves as a four-year roadmap, outlining the focus and goals for the school division to empower students in shaping their futures and communities. Its priorities include expanding impactful and innovative learning, advancing anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, and inclusion, and centering good relationships to enhance belonging, safety, and well-being for students and staff. The plan is underpinned by core values of accountability, collaboration, equity, and integrity.

This document establishes the Vision, Mission, Values, and Priorities to guide strategic planning and decision-making within the Division. The overarching aim is to empower students through high-quality public education that fosters academic success, compassion, and connection, underpinned by values of accountability, collaboration, equity, and integrity. Key strategic priorities include expanding impactful and innovative learning for all students, advancing anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, and inclusion to support student learning, and centering positive relationships to enhance belonging, safety, and well-being for students and staff.

This document describes the education funding model and budget allocation process for Edmonton Public Schools, detailing how provincial funds are distributed to schools and itemizing the Division's expenses. It also explains how this financial framework aligns with the priorities of the 2026-30 Strategic Plan, supporting key areas such as instruction, operations, and student services.

The board meeting agenda and discussions focused on the presentation of the Student Senate's work plan summary, approval of sponsorship and international student fees for upcoming school years, and the initiation of the Policy Framework Review Project. The board also reviewed the first reading of a policy regarding the framework for policy development and review, addressed reports on student senate accomplishments, and received updates regarding divisional strategic plans and educational fee structures.

This document outlines the 2025-2029 Policy Framework Review Project, a multi-year initiative to enhance the effectiveness and coherence of the Board's policy framework. Key focus areas include updating the foundational Board Policy CH.BP Framework for Policy Development and Review, conducting a comprehensive review of all board policies against revised criteria, and completing necessary revisions with public engagement. The plan aims to streamline and eliminate outdated policies, improve efficiency in the policy review cycle, and enhance the overall clarity and accountability of the board's policy framework, aligning with the Board's Strategic Plan.