OCTOBER 2021 TRUSTEE REPORT
Sarah Thomson School in Langdon presented to the Board about the game their had created to cover the Social Studies curriculum. It involved a combined Grades 2 and 3 class. The game included a regular board game component and an online game component. The following is a link to the YouTube video they created.
The game is called Survive and Thrive. The students were very excited by this learning project. It was interesting to listen to the kids, as they were really excited about their work and what they learned.
CMR update
The Capital Maintenance Renewal dollars update.
This is a new funding block from the government; however it is not new money. It is just reallocation of money for capital projects. There is a funding formula for this and an associated process for approval.
IMR
Infrastructure Maintenance Renewal dollars are also given to school boards. These dollars are not meant for capital projects but rather on-going maintenance projects.
In Ward 5 the following projects were approved:
Springbank Community High School
• Foods room modernization
• Sewer lift station upgrade
Springbank Middle School
• Foods room modernization
• Cafeteria modernization
• Site drainage
Elbow Valley School
• Site drainage
Just a note to inform the public that the Boards meetings are being held via zoom as the renovations to the Education Centre are not complete. The next Board will decide if in-person meetings will be held at an alternative site.
The Board of Trustees has written a letter to the Minister of Education asking for the student to decide whether to write the Provincial Diploma Exams.
There will be a presentation by the Board of Trustees to assist school councils in rewriting their by-laws. October 6, 6:30 pm. You must register in advance.
rockyview.zoom.us/j/94723642100
There continues to be updated COVID protocols. Statistics are showing an increase in the numbers of children reporting COVID. Rocky View School Division is watching this closely and continues to follow all CMOH guidelines.
This election has brought the much attention to the role of trustee. In addition to voting for trustee, you will be voting for councilor and making your decision with regards to daylight savings and equalization payments. You may have had to ask for a trustee ballot. Last election they were not routinely handed out.
The Springbank Middle School is holding its casino October 10 and 11. Many thanks to all volunteers. Springbank Middle School and Elbow Valley school had a successful Terry Fox Run.
Westbrook School staff, students and parents had an excellent day for their annual Walkathon.
All our schools spent time learning about and understanding the history of Canada’s first Truth and Reconciliation Day.
