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Invention Convention Canada’s young inventors will exhibit dozens of innovative contraptions, devices, gadgets and gizmos at The Learning Partnership’s 5th Annual Edmonton Invention Convention on Friday, April 20, 2012. Invention Convention News Release
2013-2016 Capital Plan At a special public Board meeting this morning, Trustees voted on the priorities and positioning of projects for the Edmonton Catholic School District’s 2013 to 2016 Capital Plan. April 2nd 2012, News Release
2011/2012 District Satisfaction Survey Results Soar Staff satisfaction with the Edmonton Catholic School District remained strong in the 2011/12 District Satisfaction Survey. A total of 99% of staff feel their school/site is involved in social justice, service and charitable activities. In addition, almost 99% of staff indicated that Catholic teachings and traditions were important at their school or site and close to 99% also feel that prayer and celebrations add a meaningful dimension to the Catholic identity at their school or site. More info - March 20th, News Release
St. Mark Junior High School will remain open At a public Board meeting this afternoon, Trustees voted to keep St. Mark Junior High School (11625 – 135 Street) open.
School board information provides greater transparency Province offers summary to parents to better understand school board level information and budgets Edmonton... Parents now have access to additional information about school boards and charter schools in their communities. “Clear, simple information helps parents understand and make informed decisions about the educational opportunities available in their local communities,” said Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk. “Boards have long been reporting this information to the ministry. It’s time to share that information with parents so they can see how jurisdictions are doing and how much funding they received as part of Budget 2012.” The school jurisdiction and charter school information sheets identify trustees, student demographics, capital planning announcements and recent projects, number of schools and teaching staff, operating budgets and accumulated surpluses. The information sheets also summarize data collected to support school jurisdiction accountability including high school completion, performance on provincial assessment programs and parental involvement. The above is an excerpt from an information bulletin issued this morning. The complete announcement is available on the Internet at: http://alberta.ca/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=/acn/201202/31908635159FD-D1F7-3458-D17A9B3C78589E78.html
Board Releases Findings of French Immersion Consultation Process
Audited Financial Statements for 2010/11 and Updated Budget for 2011/12 Click here for more info
Winter Storm Advisory for Parents For more information, parents can contact their child’s school or the District’s Transportation Services Department at 780 441-6078. Transportation Services is open from 7:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
EMU (Early Learning Mobile Unit) unveiled for Edmonton Catholic Schools Click here for more info
Funding Restored to Classrooms for the Benefit of All Students After receiving feedback from principals in the District, a committee was formed consisting of a number of principals representing different levels, a Trustee and senior administration to decide how the funding will be distributed using the following guiding principles for allocating the restored funding: all funding allocation decisions would be student-centered, restore funding to areas as per the parameters of the funding announcement, every school receives base funding and then differential funding and schools need to provide an accountability plan for the funds received. Click here for more info
September 21, 2011 With enrolments increasing in both Early Learning and high school programs, and with Alberta Education’s proposed Education Act ( the compulsory age rising from 16 to 17 years of age, and new funding for 20 and 21 year-old students), we see this as a great opportunity to assist many students who will be accessing these kinds of programs in future years.
August 17th, 2011
2011 to 2012 Budget includes Staff Reductions Chair and Vice Chair elected for the Board of Trustees New Education Act Information from Alberta Education Minister Dave Hancock: As you are aware, Bill 18 will be held over until the fall legislative session providing ample opportunity to continue engaging Albertans to gain their insights and ideas about the proposed legislation Education’s Engage website is open to all Albertans to contribute to the conversation about the Education Act and how we can all move forward to transform our education system. Visit www.education.alberta.ca/engage to join the conversation. Additionally, there are a number of information resources available about Bill 18, highlighting what is changing and why. You are encouraged to familiar yourself with these resources by visiting www.education.alberta.ca/educationact for more information.
June 1, 2011
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