 PWPSD is pleased to join with Grande Prairie Public School Division and Grande Prairie Catholic School Division in nominating the 3D Charity for the 2020 Alberta School Boards' Association (ASBA) Zone 1 Friends of Education Award. Each Zone 1 Board acknowledges a Friends of Education Award winner during the annual fall Zone 1 meeting.
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Salvation Army Student Nutrition Program assisting PWPSD families
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PWPSD Supe rintendent Bob Stewart expressed gratitude for the assistance the Salvation Army Student Nutrition Program is providing to PWPSD families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, school Principals facilitated a nomination process in their communities that will see grocery gift cards distributed to families in need. Central Office staff are currently compiling the list of names to forward to the Salvation Army.
In April, the Salvation Army in Grande Prairie was one of nine non-profits chosen to receive nutrition assistance program grants from the province.
Families who registered through their school will receive $100 per child during the months of June and September. The per child amount will increase to $200 in July and August.
Registered families must contact the Salvation Army at (780) 532-3720 to arrange pick-up of grocery gift cards.
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National and international travel suspended
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The Board approved a moratorium on all national and international travel, including any school trips that had previously received approval in principle.
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Supporting core learning growth, time
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To support growth in student learning and provide more core learning time for students, as outlined in the Alberta 2020-2021 School Re-Entry Plan, the Board provided approval to Administration to operate outside of Policy HGBF for the 2020-2021 School Year.
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Board approves transportation continuity, flexibility in response to COVID-19
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The Board moved to continue providing transportation in areas currently being served for the 2020-2021 School Year, and to allow Administration to adjust any routes as direction from Alberta Education and local circumstances continue to develop.
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Locally developed courses approved
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The Board approved the following Alberta Education-approved locally developed courses for offering at all PWPSD high schools beginning September 2020, through to the noted expiry date.
- Dance 15-3, 15-5, 25-3, 25-5, 35-3, 35-5. Expires August 31, 2023.
- Musical Theatre 15-3, 15-5, 25-3, 25-5, 35-3, 35-5. Expires August 31, 2021.
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Policy Review Committee Report
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Trustee McIntosh provided a report from the Policy Review Committee meeting. All PWPSD policies are available online.
Review of:
- Policy HIAF – School Fees
- Policy BCBA – Board Chair/Vice Chair and Trustee Powers and Duties
Updates to:
- Policy BBF – Trustee Code of Conduct
- Policy BBG – Trustee Code of Ethics
- Policy BC – Organization of the Board
- Policy BCE – Board Committees: Exhibit 1, Committee Terms of Reference
- Policy BD – Board Meetings: Exhibit 1, Meeting Protocols
- Policy BDC – In Camera/Committee of the Whole
- Policy BDDI – Trustee Attendance
- Policy BHB – Trustee Development Opportunities
- Policy HGCG – Off-Site Activities
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