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The Board of Trustees of Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to serving our community and to working to preserve our Catholic identity. As elected officials, the Board advocates for and represents the Catholic community at municipal and provincial government levels, and works with the Church and the parent community to promote quality publicly funded Catholic education.
To this end, the Board has identified Advocacy as a priority and annually establishes a plan that will impact upon the government, Catholic school supporters, and the students in our care to strengthen publicly funded Catholic education now and for future generations.
There are many ways to advocate and many issues that require a strong voice from the Catholic community. A recent example is the valuable input from parents, staff, and our supporters to Alberta's Learning Commission.
Getting to Know Edmonton Catholic Schools and
the Issues
The Web Site
Edmonton Catholic Schools' web site (www.ecsd.net) explains who
we are and what we do. The web site has information on current issues
as well as board policies,
district policies, annual
department reports, the district
satisfaction survey, diploma
exam results, provincial
achievement test results, the budget
process and budget information,
the capital plan and other
important educational information. The district often uses the web
as one way to gather input from our supporters on current issues.
Regular Board Meetings
At the Regular Board Meetings, decisions are made on matters relating
to finances,
property,
strong educational programs,
the District Three Year Plan,
the Annual Education Results
Report and current initiatives.
These meetings are open to the public. Board meeting agendas and
minutes are available on the web or by contacting the Board Office
at 441-6002.
Focus on the Future
Two or three times a year the Board of Trustees publishes Focus
on the Future which is sent to all parents, parishes and
is posted on the web. This publication keeps stakeholders informed
on initiatives and issues relating to quality Catholic education.
Catholic Education Services
Catholic Education Services provides services from the offices of
the Board, the Superintendent,
School Operation
Services, Human
Resource Services, Financial
Services, Planning,
Transportation, Community
Relations Services, and Technology
Services. Information is available by calling 441-6000 or our
Community Relations Department: 441-6075.
School Councils
School Councils are apprised by Principals and Trustees of current issues on an on going basis.
Spiritus
A grassroots Catholic organization  in Alberta advocating and moblizing on issues that impact faith and life.
How and Who to Lobby - Catholic Advocacy
Political Contacts
There are issues that additional support from Catholic school supporters is vital, such as the Board's position on Multi Use Facilities, Alberta's Learning Commission Report, and our opposition to increased transportation fees. In such instances, the Board will invite supporters to write or call local political officials. Contact information follows.
| Community & Media Relations |
| Lori Nagy |
Media Relations Manager |
441-6189 |
| Karla Brophy |
Manager of Communications |
441-6075 |
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