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President's Report Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta President’s Report: 2014 Annual General Meeting 2014 Annual General Meeting President, Arlene Hrynyk President’s Report: 2014 Annual General Meeting In October 2013 I made the commitment to our Members that I would focus on building strong relationships, listen carefully to the wisdom of our Members and carry forward the stories of our Public Schools as we focus daily on that which is in the best interests of our children. It has been an exciting year, full of wonderful opportunities which have enabled me to share the message that our Public Schools have and will continue to invite, celebrate and support ALL children; that our Members believe Alberta’s Public Schools are the first choice of our communities, where all of our children learn and live the values of democracy together, reflecting our hope and shaping the future of our communities. I am honored to serve as your President and reaffirm my commitment that my work will continue to focus on that which unites all of us who proudly serve the staff, families and communities that support all children attending Alberta’s Public Schools. The Report which follows provides several highlights regarding the work I have undertaken over the past year. Priorities One/Two: Support and Improve Public School Education/Local Governance Meetings with Hon. J. Johnson, Minister of Education Over the past year I have met and/or spoken with the Hon. J. Johnson, Minister of Education on a number of occasions. During our conversations I have focused on the Association’s priorities including the following: • Inspiring Education • My Child’s Learning Website • Provincial Bargaining Model • Regulatory Review • Task Force for Teaching Excellence • Infrastructure and Space Concerns • Funding for Public Schools • Effective Partnerships and Communications I have found the meetings to be an excellent opportunity to reaffirm our ability to be solution focused, which was acknowledged by the Minister. The comfortable relationship between the Minister and our Association was noted and he expressed thanks for our work in advancing Public Education. Finally I would like to note that I was pleased to represent our Association at the reception that the Minister hosts for Alberta Teachers Association Members, the evening prior to the ATA Annual Representatives Assembly. This was an excellent opportunity not only to connect with ATA Representatives from across Alberta but to share our Association’s belief that Public Schools are the first choice of Alberta’s communities. Meetings with Members of the Legislative Assembly Over the past year, I have also continued to further the work and profile of the Association and our Members, in meeting with the following Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly: 17 October 2014 Page 1 President’s Report: 2014 Annual General Meeting Premier David Hancock; Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Advance Education and Enterprise; Hon. Manmeet S. Bhullar, Minister of Service Alberta; Hon. Doug Horner, President of Treasury and Minister of Finance; Hon. Rick McIver, Minister of Transportation; Hon. Ken Hughes, Minister of Energy; Hon. George Vanderburg, Government Whip; Hon. Sandra Jansen, Associate Minister of Family and Community Safety; Hon. Kyle Fawcett, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour; MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, Deputy Chair of Committees, Red Deer North; MLA Matt Jeneroux, Edmonton Southwest; MLA Linda Johnson, Calgary Glenmore; MLA Maureen Kubinec, Barrhead Morinville Westlock; MLA Genia Leskiw, Bonnyville Cold Lake; MLA Christine Cusanelli, Calgary Currie; MLA Stephen Khan, St. Albert; MLA Ken Lemke, Stony Plain; MLA Steve Young, Edmonton Riverview; MLA Brian Mason, New Democrat Opposition Leader; MLA Rachel Notley, Edmonton Strathcona, Leadership Candidate; MLA Drew Barnes, Cypress Medicine Hat; MLA Bruce McAllister, Education Critic, Her Majesty’s Official Opposition; MLA Kent Hehr, Education Critic, Alberta Liberals; and MLA Deron Bilous, Education Critic, New Democrats. In addition to the meetings described above, I also attended the following: March 2014 Speech from the Throne March 2014 Provincial Budget Presentation and Premier’s Reception The Association continues to be recognized as an active, solution focused organization advocating for ALL children. The work our Members are doing locally, equips me with exemplars of successes as well as challenges which I share with leaders in my discussions. It is incumbent upon us all, as proud Members of our Association, to use every opportunity with all leaders to build relationships and understanding regarding that which we as Members value for our children, schools and the communities we serve. Priority Three: Support and Improve Association Health and Well Being This third priority is very close to my heart, for I believe strongly that the voices of our Public School Trustees inspire and drive the important work of our Association as well as its health and well-being. The resonance and strength of our collective voices will continue to grow, only if each one of us takes the time to model for and encourage others to support the new vision for Trusteeship that I proposed to you, our Members in April 2014 (attached). As I travelled Alberta meeting with our Member Boards, in each and every conversation I shared this Vision and asked for your feedback, comments, wisdom and assistance in shaping the Vision – so that we could build 17 October 2014 Page 2 President’s Report: 2014 Annual General Meeting upon the successful legacy that is Alberta’s Public Schools. Without exception, you were generous in your support of this Vision. It is however critically important that together we shape and move our Vision for Trusteeship forward. In the absence of our collective leadership, others will try to lead our work, and our Public Schools and Public School Boards will be placed in jeopardy. Over the past year I have been privileged to meet with Member Boards including (*to be confirmed): • Northern Lights School Division (January 2014); • Pembina Hills Regional Division (February 2014); • Aspen View Public School Division (February 2014); • Palliser Regional Schools (March 2014); • Wolf Creek Public Schools (March 2014); • Fort McMurray Public Schools (March 2014); • Grasslands Public Schools (April 2014); • Wild Rose School Division (April 2014); • Red Deer Public Schools (April 2014); • Foothills School Division (April 2014); • Medicine Hat School District (September 2014); • Prairie Rose School Division (September 2014); Golden Hills School Division* (September 2014) • Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools (September 2014); • Northland School Division (October 2014); • Peace Wapiti Public School Division (October 2014); • Grande Prairie Public School District (October 2014); and • Northern Gateway Public Schools (October 2014). Non-Member Boards including: • Elk Island Public Schools (January 2014) • Lethbridge School District (March 2014); and • Battle River School Division (March 2014). In the interest of strengthening our relationship with education partners, colleagues and growing greater understanding regarding the true nature of Public Education, I engaged in conversation with and / or at the following: • Sheila Taylor, Chairperson, Calgary Board of Education; • Sarah Hoffman, Chairperson, Edmonton Public Schools; • Tony Sykora, President, Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association; • Sarafino Scarpino, Vice President, Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association; • Helen Clease, President, Alberta School Boards Association; • Rocky View School Division Representatives; • Alberta School Boards Association, Board of Directors Meetings (As Observer); • The Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities: Waffle Breakfast; • Trustees’ Associations Meeting: • Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta; • Alberta Catholic Trustees Association of Alberta; 17 October 2014 Page 3 President’s Report: 2014 Annual General Meeting • Federation de Conseils Scolaires Francophone de l’Alberta; and • Alberta School Boards Association. • Inspiring Education Symposium; • Alberta School Councils Association Spring Conference; • Table Officers, Alberta Teachers’ Association; • Annual Representatives Assembly, Alberta Teachers’ Association; • College of Alberta School Superintendents / Alberta Education Spring Conference; • Alberta Education Facilities Administrators Association Conference; • Task Force for Excellence in Teaching: Partners’ Dinner and Symposium; and • Provincial Bargaining Model Meetings with Alberta Education. At our November 2013 Trustee University I, Brian Woodland reminded us that “Leaders look beyond the present to imagine what could be”. He also reminded us that “leadership is action, not position”. It is my privilege to have this opportunity to serve as your President. I look forward to continuing our conversations, as we grow greater understanding about that which we celebrate, protect and inspire each day – Alberta’s only true Public Education! Arlene Hrynyk, President Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta 17 October 2014 Page 4 17 April 2014 Dear Colleagues, Today I want to share with you my work with respect to my commitment to you, our members, in November of 2013. In six (6) short months, I can say with confidence that we are at that critical juncture. I have and continue to work diligently to promote a new vision in each and every step of the work I undertake on behalf of you, and most importantly, our children. As everything
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