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The Edmonton Public School Board is responsible for the education of more than 103,000 students in the city of Edmonton. Nine elected Trustees ensure that students receive the best education possible in Edmonton's more than 200 public schools.
- About The Board
About the Board. Alberta school boards help shape the future...
- Board Correspondence
Board Correspondence. As champions of public education, the...
- Speaking at a Board Meeting
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- Policies and Regulations
On September 1, 2019, the new Education Act came into...
- Ward D
Schools in Ward D Boundaries. Abbott School 12045 34 Street...
- About The Board
Nine Trustees are elected to the Board every four years during municipal elections. Their mandate is to ensure that students receive the best education possible in Edmonton's more than 200 public schools. Learn more about the Board's responsibilities and duties.
It’s up to school boards to ensure all children in the community receive a quality education. Specific school board responsibilities include: Communicating, informing and involving parents, staff, and the community-at-large in school board decisions and activities.
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- The Issues
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- Ward D
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- Ward F
- Ward G
Edmonton's school board ward boundaries are different from city council. When electors go to polling stations, workers will ask if they identify as a public or Catholic school board voter. They can only vote in one trustee election. The Edmonton Public School board consists of nine trustees, who represent wards labelled A through I. They oversee a ...
There are some common refrains among candidates running for both wards, including concerns about adequate funding for K-12 education, particularly for students with disabilities. Some candidates promise they'll fight the government's controversial draft elementary school curriculum from reaching classrooms without major revisions. Others raise conc...
A side effect of school boards navigating these sometimes polarizing issues is an increased level of interest in trustee campaigns, education advocates say. Robin Henwood, chair of Equal Voice Northern Alberta, says she's also heard from voters who feel their trustee selection is the most critical choice on their municipal ballot. "They're now much...
Perry Chahal:Post-secondary lecturer and executive director of an education-focused non-profit. Long-time volunteer for schools, classrooms, community leagues and sports teams. Ran for trustee in 2017. Key issues include classroom sizes, ventilation and proposed curriculum. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a trustee?'video from EPSB S...
Dakota Drouillard:Licensed practical nurse, completing a degree in health administration. Alberta Association of Nurses board member; community and school volunteer. Key issues: health and education; curriculum and class sizes; student safety including harm reduction and inclusive environments. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a trust...
Kassie Burkholder: Entrepreneur, former business owner, now a senior leader at NAIT. Cites recent funding cuts, COVID-19, and a challenging political environment as trustee concerns. Priorities are the proposed curriculum, inclusivity and helping students with mental health needs. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a trustee?' video fro...
Trisha Estabrooks: Former CBC journalist. Serving her first term as trustee and currently serving as EPSB board chair. Key issues include adequate funding for the district and for programs for vulnerable students and a curriculum that adequately represents Alberta's diversity. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a trustee?'video from EPS...
Sam Filice: In social work and construction prior to teaching at several of Edmonton Public's schools for three decades. Key issues for Filice include COVID-19 in schools and more input on the K-6 draft curriculum. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a trustee?'video from EPSB Rebecca Graff-McRae: Political researcher and analyst. Emphas...
Nancy Hunt: Career in business management, marketing and her own business. School volunteer activities, including parent societies. Priorities include: pandemic recovery; the proposed curriculum; funding; learning supports; high school capacity; anti-racism education; and listening to parents. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you want to be a truste...
Guri Dhaliwal: Experience creating community infrastructure ranging from after-school programming to helping international students get on their feet. Priorities include: decreasing language barriers; increasing diversity in teachers and staff; supporting a research-based curriculum; and funding public education. 1. Candidate website 2. 'Why do you...
Jun 27, 2024 · Advocates for students with disabilities are angry and frustrated by the Edmonton public school board’s plan to build 25 more seclusion rooms in the face of a promise to phase out the spaces.
Nov 1, 2021 · An almost entirely new Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees has a challenging time ahead, prioritizing the provincial draft curriculum and fair funding for boards, the board chair says.
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