ASBA response: Legislation
to impose deal on AB teachers

ASBA President Jacquie Hansen's statement

What I am hearing from most school boards is that they are relieved these torturous labour talks are behind us. As evidenced by the local votes, most school boards decided the promise of four years of labour peace and a clear idea about what teacher salary costs will be for the next four years made this deal acceptable. Read more>>

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Association membership fees frozen

The association’s proposed 2013-14 budget will see membership fees and fee-for-service charges frozen at 2012-13 levels. See the detailed draft budget (PDF–719K) Read more>>

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SGM: June 3-4 Sheraton, Red Deer

Lighting HeArts on Fire
the Arts in education

This SGM will be a celebration of the Arts in education. Music, theatre and story-telling will take centre stage through author and raconteur Todd Babiak; Rapidfire Theatre artistic director and actor Amy Shostak and Edmonton Arts Council Executive Director John Mahon. Be wowed by a showcase of 16 Arts programs (PDF–136K) making a difference for students in Alberta schools. Deadline to register is May 24, 2013.
Program and registration
Budget & bylaws bulletin (PDF–272K)
Golf tournament registration here (DOC–142K)

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August 22 and 23, Banff

ASBA Leadership Academy 2013

What is your leadership legacy? Attend ASBA Leadership Academy 2013! Discover the art of influence, characteristics of a healthy school board and take home a toolkit for establishing collaborative partnerships. Register before August 13, 2013.
Program and registration

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Become a school trustee

Gear up for the October 21 school board election by attending the ASBA's Running to win: Campaign school for trustees in Edmonton. Read more>>

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9 big things
ASBA did last year

Check out the ASBA’s nine biggest achievements for 2011-12 and the other features of a traditional annual report.
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Law and education for educators/trustees

The ASBA offers 4 different vehicles to learn more about the law and public education.
Videoconferences

vis-à-vis legal newsletter
Father's court battle changes face of special education
March 2013
Pay-per-view videos
In camera meetings:
What – if anything – should be private?

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Community engagement
for school boards

Resources and research for school boards who want to connect with their communities.