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Board Role and Responsibilities


In accordance with law, Alberta Education directives, community expectations, and in support of the District's mission statement, the Board's mandate includes:

  • representing the interests of the community and reflecting the values of the community in its decision making;

  • serving as an advocate of public education.

  • setting priorities and policies to provide leadership and overall direction for the District;

  • allocating resources to the District to fulfill its responsibilities;

  • monitoring the implementation of policies;

  • evaluating the results achieved in the District;

  • reporting the results achieved to its public;

  • serving as a communication bridge between the community and the District; and

  • hiring and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools.

Revised: September 11, 2007