Standing committees are established to assist the Board with work of an on-going or recurring nature. The Director of Education may assign staff to support the work of the committee. Committees shall not exercise authority over staff. Committee work will be presented to the board by written report for decision, discussion or information.
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Members:
Trustees: John Bumbac, Shawn Davidson, Brett Hagan, Tenielle McLeod
Staff: Ryan, Ron, Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: To examine issues related to business, public accountability, stewardship, the advancement of public education including effective utilization of human resources, finance, transportation, and facilities.
Annual Project: Future Opportunities for the Prairie South Virtual School.
AR: Facilities (December), 1st Quarter Business (January), Transportation (February), 2nd Quarter Business (April), 3rd Quarter Business (June)
Members:
Trustees: John Bumbac, Mary Jukes, Tenielle McLeod, Lew Young
Staff: Ryan, Derrick, Amanda, Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: To examine issues related to increasing student literacy and achievement, promoting academic achievement for all students while closing achievement gaps and enhancing student outcomes.
Annual Project: Prekindergarten; The Prairie South Classroom Composition Committee.
AR: Student Achievement I (October), School and Division Improvement (November), Early Learning (March), Student Achievement II (June)
Members:
Trustees: Robert Bachmann, Patrick Boyle, Giselle Wilson, Lew Young
Staff: Ryan, Amy, Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: To examine issues related to school staffing, recruitment and retention, performance management and employee and labour relations.
Annual Project: Advance Human Resources Initiatives.
AR: Human Resources (January)
Members:
Trustees: Robert Bachmann, Brett Hagan, Mary Jukes, Darcy Pryor
Staff: Ryan, Jenn, Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: To examine issues related to advocacy and networking and enhanced relationships with all stakeholders.
Annual Project: Staff Satisfaction and Engagement; Renewal of Advocacy Activities
AR: n/a
Members:
Trustees: All Trustees; Staff: Ryan, Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: To provide a forum for trustees to engage in planning sessions related to issues such as, but not restricted to, finance, facilities, special projects and the Education Sector Strategic Plan.
Members:
Trustees: Chair, Vice-Chair and one additional Trustee ; Staff: Ryan; Sr. Admin Team as Required
Mandate: As assigned by the Board of Education
Members:
Trustees: 5 Rural or 5 Urban; Staff: Ryan, Ron, Todd
Mandate: BP 17 Issues (ad hoc)
Members:
Trustees: Patrick Boyle, Shawn Davidson, Darcy Pryor, Giselle Wilson
Staff: Ryan, Dustin, Heather
Mandate: Communications/Social Media (ad hoc)