Board of Trustees

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Trustees to ask for help with costs of educating Syrian newcomers

The Board of Trustees will ask the federal government to contribute to the cost of educating Syrian newcomer students, who have arrived in Edmonton over the last few months.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Highlights of Achievements from 2014-2015

Edmonton Public Schools shared the highlights of its achievements from the 2014-2015 school year during the November 24, 2015 board meeting.

Thu, 8 Oct, 2015

Michael Janz acclaimed as board chair

Trustee Michael Janz will continue as board chair and Michelle Draper as vice-chair after being acclaimed at Tuesday's board meeting. 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Board urges province to extend campaign finance reform measure to municipal elections

The Board is lending its support to a plan to ban corporate and union donations to provincial election candidates, and is hoping those reforms will be extended to those running for mayor, city councillor and trustee positions.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2015

Board approves $1 billion budget for 2015-2016 school year

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Edmonton Public Schools' $1.08 billion budget for the 2015-2016 school year at their regularly scheduled board meeting yesterday.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

Board of Trustees seeks external audit committee member

Edmonton Public School trustees are seeking a finance professional to join the Audit Committee.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Board to hold by-election for vacant seat

Trustees voted in favour of holding a by-election this fall to fill the seat left vacant by Sarah Hoffman, who was elected as an MLA in the recent provincial election. Voters in Ward G will tentatively head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Trustees accept resignation of former Board Chair

The former chair of the Edmonton Public School Board has officially resigned her position. Sarah Hoffman was recently elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the provincial election. 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

What Does Budget 2015 Mean for Edmonton Public Schools?

Board Chair Michael Janz addresses how this tough budget 2015 will impact our schools district-wide and especially our most vulnerable students, who need extra support.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Trustees Approve Distribution of Funds for 2015-2016

At Tuesday's public meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Administration's recommendation for how to distribute funds for the 2015-2016 school year.