Judi Hunter – Ward 5 Trustee
CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN REED – ROCKYVIEW SCHOOLS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Ryan is a product of Rockyview schools where he received his K-12 education. Subsequently, Reed earned a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, a Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Alberta in Edmonton and is currently completing his Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) Certification from the Captus Institute in Toronto. Ryan will assume the Superintendent position September 1 as Greg Luterbach retires.
The Alberta government has enacted Bill 27, the Education Amendment Act, which starts with the preamble:
Whereas the role of education is to develop engaged thinkers who think critically and creatively, and ethical citizens who demonstrate respect, teamwork and democratic ideals and who work with an entrepreneurial spirit to face challenges with resiliency, adaptability, risk-taking and bold decision-making;
Whereas the Government of Alberta recognizes public schools, separate schools, Francophone schools, private schools, charter schools, early childhood services programs and home education programs as being valued and integral in providing choice in education to students and parents;
The bill makes the following changes:
- Every child has the right to an education during emergencies.
- Ensure parental notification for pronoun use.
- Provided parental opt-in for sex education.
- Requires ministry approval of third-party teaching materials.
- Forbids transgender women from competing in women’s sports leagues.
Link to more information: www.alberta.ca/supporting-alberta-students-and-families
The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (“the Act”) received royal assent on May 30, 2024, and was proclaimed in force on October 31, 2024. The Act amended the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). Party affiliation for trustees is not part of the legislation. The Act sets out manual counting of ballots which is a more costly option than machine counting.
Trustee Compensation Ad Hoc Committee
An ad hoc committee to review trustee compensation at RVS and other comparable school boards across the province has been struck. The committee will also review and compare practices related to board policy frameworks and board development
Calendar Update
The calendar of meeting dates for the Board for the 2025/26 school year was approved and will be posted on the RVS website.
Capital Projects in Progress or Completed
Horseshoe Crossing High School in Langdon had its official opening March 7. It has a capacity of 1004 students.
Bow Valley High School expansion is expected to be completed for the 2026/2027 school year. This project adds 300 student spaces and upgrades career and technology facilities.
Approved Capital Projects
Full construction funding for an Airdrie K-9 P3 School in the community of South Windsong.
Full construction funding for an Airdrie High School in the community of South Windsong.
Full construction funding for a P3 school in Chestermere K-9 in the community of Dawson’s.
Full construction funding for an Airdrie K-9 in the community of Bayview.
Full construction funding for a Cochrane K-8 in the community of Rivercrest.
The Board of Trustees would like to thank parents for their advocacy in securing approval for these schools.
Congratulations to the Grades 3 and 4 students at Banded Peak School, who are learning to cross-country ski.
Grade 6 students from Windsong Heights School shared their social studies mock Alberta parliament at the March 6 Board meeting. The students enjoyed their opportunity to role play the various positions in the legislative assembly and they moved a bill through the legislative process. Their understanding of respectful debate, differing points of view and role responsibilities in government was impressive.
Official Opening of Horseshoe Crossing School in Langdon
The opening of the first high school in Langdon is a wonderful addition to the community of Langdon, offering the students in that area a local learning facility and community hub.
Officials from the provincial government, Rockyview County, and Rocky View Schools celebrated this community milestone together with the students of Horseshoe Crossing who were happy to offer tours of their beautiful new facility.
