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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Inspiring all learners to become confident, collaborative and ethical citizens motivated with a passion to achieve a sustainable future.

PWPSD Board takes office during organizational meeting
The PWPSD Board. Left-right: Chair Kari Scheers, Ward 1; Trustees Robert Knull, Ward 8; Wendy Kelm, Ward 5; Kim Moodie, Ward 4; Stefanie Clarke, Ward 7; Sharilyn Anderson, Ward 2; Dana McIntosh, Ward 9; Dale Crane, Ward 6; and Vice Chair Lori Grant, Ward 3. 

 

Trustees for the 2017-21 term elected this year’s Board Chair and Vice Chair, established committee membership, and reviewed policies relating to trusteeship at the annual Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) organizational meeting of the Board on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Election of the Board Chair and Vice Chair is an annual event at PWPSD. According to PWPSD policy, a Trustee may serve in the role of Board Chair for a maximum of five consecutive years. The role of Vice Chair is limited to two consecutive years of service.

Trustee Kari Scheers (pictured below, left) was acclaimed as Board Chair for the 2020-21 school year. Ms. Scheers represents Ward 1 – Eaglesham, Woking, Rycroft. This will be Ms. Scheers' second year as Chair.

By acclamation, Ward 3 Trustee Lori Grant (pictured below, right), representing Beaverlodge and Elmworth, was elected Vice Chair for the 2020-21 school year. She replaces Ward 9 Trustee Bob Knull who served in the role during the past school year. 

View the Board meeting schedule for the 2020-21 school year. 

 

Minister approves transfer of capital funds to cover transportation deficit

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange approved the Board’s request to transfer $202,965 from capital reserves to support PWPSD's projected transportation operating deficit for 2020-21.

PWPSD Board declines increase

The Board voted to decline the recommended 0.1 per cent increase to Policy BHD - Trustee Compensation and Expenses, as indicated in the Consumer Price Index. One of the policy guidelines states that every September 1, “the Board per diem shall be incremented by the current Canadian Consumer Price Index as established by the Superintendent or designate”.

Borrowing resolution approved

As a precautionary measure, the Board annually approves establishing a line of credit for occasional short-term borrowing needs to meet cash flow requirements. The Board approved the borrowing resolution as presented. 

Committee and meeting reports

  • Trustee Knull reported on the PSBC meeting. 
  • Secretary-Treasurer Ralph Paquin provided the Health & Safety Committee meeting report. 

Upcoming events

  • Kindergarten registration is ongoing: Register online from the comfort of your own home. A birth certificate and proof of residency are required for registration. Learn more about Kindergarten.
     
  • Returning Student Update Form: A code to access the form will be emailed to parents/guardians on September 4, to review and update information currently on file at the school office. Anyone who does not receive the email by the second week of school should contact their school office. Up-to-date emergency contact information has added importance this year – for AHS contact tracing if there is a case of COVID-19 in a school.
     
  • Labour Day: Monday, September 7. PWPSD schools, offices and shops will be closed.
     
  • Professional Learning Day: No school on Friday, September 18. 
     
  • Next Board Meeting: Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m., PWPSD Central Office in Grande Prairie. View the 2020-21 Board meeting schedule. 
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PWPSD BOARD NEWS
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Content and Design:
Angela Sears, Communications Officer, angelasears@pwpsd.ca 
Peace Wapiti Public School Division,
Central Office, 8611A-108 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C5  

For more good news, see the News & Announcements section on our website at www.pwpsd.ca. 






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