How to guide: public engagement for school boards

See these resources for school boards who want to consult with their communities about possible cuts to public education.

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Theme: Perspectives and Points of View

Registration for 2009 Fall General Meeting

See this media release outlining activities at the ASBA's FGM Nov. 22-24, 2009. On Monday November 23 keynote speaker Ian Hill, CEO of Let them be kids, and advocate for local community action, will speak at 1:15 p.m.  On Tuesday participants will hear from three panels that will include former ATA Presidents Larry Booi and Bauni Mackay and former minister of education Dr. Lyle Oberg. Program information (PDF–1.14M). Online registration is now closed. For more information contact . School boards will debate and vote on these proposed policy positions (PDF–221K) during the business session on Monday Nov. 23.

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Nine school boards vying for $3000 prize

Nine school boards are in the running for the $3000 ASBA Premier’s Award for School Board Innovation and Excellence. The award celebrates the unique role school boards play in launching projects which improve student learning. This is the 10th year that the award, sponsored by Xerox Canada, will be presented at the association’s annual fall meeting. Read about the projects in the running.

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Join the Stop the Cuts campaign for public education

Click here to tell your MLA you don’t want funding for public education cut. The ASBA, Alberta Teachers’ Association and Alberta School Councils’ Association have launched this campaign to encourage Albertans to speak up for investment in public education. Check out the radio, tv and magazine ads. Read the Oct. 14  media release about the Stop the Cuts campaign.

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17 trustees honored for long service to public education

The ASBA salutes these Albertans for their service to school boards and public education. We congratulate and thank these school trustees for the work they do on behalf of students and their communities. Of particular note Robert Vasseur of Evergreen CSRD No.2 has been a trustee for 30 years; Gerald Bernakevitch of Evergreen CSRD No.2 has served for 24 years and these two trustees are marking 21 years of service: Clayton Jespersen  and Ken Nagel, Pembina Hills Regional Division No. 7. See the complete list here.

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What the ASBA did in 2009

View the 2008-09 annual report for the seven most important accomplishments of the past school year.

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ASBA wants more people engaged in public education

Albertans tell school boards how to build stronger community connections. Read the input (PDF–151K) gathered from participants at the ASBA’s Putting the public back in public education summit held March 13 and 14, 2009. Read more>

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Advocacy priorities

Transportation, infrastructure and high school completion are the ASBA's three advocacy priorities. Read more>