Edmonton Public Schools
Board Policies and Regulations

Process for a Trustee to Initiate Action on Selected Concerns - Notice of Motion

• A Trustee who has identified issues on which he or she wishes to initiate action may seek advice and assistance from the Director Executive and Board Relations. The Director Executive and Board Relations can assist the Trustee in exploring and furthering their understanding of district practices related to the issue and potential implications of the proposed action as well as suggested wording for a motion to achieve the desired action.

• If the Trustee wishes to initiate action, a notice of motion should be served at a scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees. (Notice of motion may be waived by an unanimous decision of the Board.)

• The Trustee may also seek the assistance of the Director in providing written background information to append to the motion in support of the motion.

• The motion is presented to a meeting of the Board of Trustees for approval.

• If approved, the Administration under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools shall be responsible for implementing the intent of the motion.