Edmonton Public Schools |
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CODE: AA.BP TOPIC: Stakeholder Engagement |
EFFECTIVE DATE: 14-09-2010 ISSUE DATE: 16-09-2010 REVIEW DATE: 09-2017 |
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The Board represents the public interests in public education. To reflect public interests to the best of its ability, the Board is committed to involving the public in decisions that it makes. The Board recognizes that engaging stakeholders leads to better decisions and stronger support when decisions are implemented. The Board believes that involving stakeholders has a positive impact on students and their learning. The Board is committed to providing the public with the opportunity to be involved in decisions that impact the education of children. The Board believes that parents, students, staff, district partners and the general public are all stakeholders. The Board places a high value on engaging those stakeholders who will be most directly affected by a decision. The Board values broad stakeholder involvement, especially when district decisions have district wide implications. The level, time allotment and extent of stakeholder involvement in such decisions will be aligned with the impact the decision may have on stakeholders and the resources (time, funding, personnel) of the organization. The Board of Trustees is committed to engaging stakeholders in appropriate and respectful ways, through clear processes and consistent approaches. The Board places a high value on processes that are inclusive, transparent, adaptable and accountable. The Board is committed to providing accurate, timely information to inform the public about decisions to be made, the opportunities to be engaged and how input from stakeholders impacted the decisions made. The Board expects the District administration to develop and implement regulations and processes based on sound standards of practice for public engagement aligned with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Core Values and Spectrum of Public Participation.Reference(s): | |