System Parent Meeting - January 12, 2011

I recently attended the system parent meeting as Key Communicator. After welcoming remarks, the board introduced themselves and each gave a very brief presentation identifying roles, goals and agendas for the coming years at the Calgary Board of Education. Because there was so much information in such a short time, below is a brief outline of some of those topics and links that can lead you to more specific information. The presentations were interesting but even more so were the parent responses and would love to see a dialoug of that nature happen at Haultain. Please post your opinions, ideas or suggestions here on our blog. I recommend reading the Inspiring Education initiative at their website: under 'documents' click on the steering committee report. This meeting was also presented in a webinar format and everyone is encouraged to sign on and join in!

-Our Ends program and the new Education Act
-Programs of Choice for CBE families- includes the diversity of programs at the CBE.
-You can view the boards operating budget here.
-Alberta Educations Class Size Initiative
-Infrastructure - includes anticipated new school openings, closing, maintenance and development.

After these presentations, ward trustees met individually with their ward parents. Carol Bazinet answered questions to and was asked about the present usage of Queensland Downs School. Her answer was that it was in surplus at the CBE and no there are no plans at this time. Ms. Bazinet expressed interest in attending a Parent Council meeting and encouraged all to contact her anytime at 294-8241 or cabazinet@cbe.ab.ca

I look forward to the next meeting and reading your thoughts and questions.
Shona Foster
Co-Key communitcator