Mission & Values

Our Mission

Leading the betterment of education by serving locally-elected school boards in their role of establishing the conditions for student success.

Our Values

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) values public education governed by locally-elected public, separate and francophone school boards. ASBA’s work is informed by this core value as well as the following:

ASBA values building understanding by:

• Respecting and reflecting diverse interests in the common goal of governing for excellence
• Creating opportunities for unique perspectives to be shared and common interests to be explored
• Advocating in the best interest of K-12 education

ASBA values collaboration by:

• Engaging school boards, stakeholders and partners
• Inviting input and feedback
• Encouraging teamwork and cooperation

ASBA values innovation by:

• Finding new approaches to problem-solving and service delivery
• Identifying opportunities that allow for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency through continuous improvement
• Providing opportunities for generative discussion

ASBA values responsiveness and proactivity by:

• Reacting in a timely and effective fashion to issues and developments impacting education
• Staying abreast of trends within education, as well as other sectors, to better position boards to address challenges and seize opportunities
• Recognizing and anticipating the needs of school boards in relation to systemic issues impacting education