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Board Highlights - October 18, 2022

2023-2024 Draft Calendar

The Board of Trustees approved in principle the DRAFT 2023-2024 Calendar.  The calendar will be distributed for public feedback before receiving final approval at a future board meeting.

Policy Revision

The board approved the recommendations made by the policy committee for changes to
Policy 10 - Policy Making.


Accountability Reports

The Board heard the highlights from the 2021 -2022 Wellness Accountability Report,   FNMI Accountability Report and Personnel Accountability Report.

Enhanced Programming through Academies

The Board discussed at length the possibility of offering enhanced programs through the use of academies.  Other school divisions are offering unique programs that earn students external credentials for example, flight, hockey, or farming academies.  This will be discussed at our November 3 Umbrella School Council meeting.

Superintendent’s Report 

  • WRSD September 29, 2022 Enrollment, Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement, Honouring Spirit:  Indigenous Student Awards, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, PowerSchool - Student Information System - Migration to hosted service, WRSD / Town of Drayton Valley Joint Meeting, Capital Project Update, Grade 2-4 Learning Disruption Grant.

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