Our website is now located at www.capsc.ca

Robert Hurdman has stepped down as President of CAPSC, but will remain on the board as a Member-at-Large where he feels he can better serve the membership.  Jeff Bowes, former 1^st Vice President will be stepping into the Role of CAPSC President.  We thank Robert Hurdman for his service as President and are happy Robert decided to continue serve on the board in a new capacity.

CAPSC

Executive reorganization

CAPSC Members,

It has been an honour to serve you as the president of CAPSC.

I think that CAPSC as an organization has an important role to play in strengthening public education through school
councils. It has become apparent that CAPSC will be more likely to succeed if I step out of the role of president, but I am pleased to continue as a member of the executive to work toward helping CAPSC fulfil its mission. As an example, I hope to visit many school council meetings in September, October and November to find out what challenges we are facing and to describe the resources CAPSC has to offer.

I expect that Jeff Bowes will lead with skill and dedication and I look forward to working with many of you in the Fall as school resumes.

Sincerely,

Robert Hurdman

CAPSC Opposes Websites Impersonating Trustees

CAPSC opposes the use of websites impersonating CBE trustees. We are glad that they have been taken down.

Any opinions expressed by any CAPSC member or directors contrary to this are, solely their own individual opinions and do not reflect the position of CAPSC as an organization, its members or board  of directors.

School fees open to discussion again

The CBE administration has invited parents to continue the discussion about school fees. A parent who attended said: "It was not an attempt to justify the fees, but rather a consultation with parents about whether the new fees as announced are, in fact, the best way to deal with the district’s transportation budget shortfall. One trustee and several senior district administrators were in attendance to listen to at least 50 parents. They will not have to listen to a long presentation, and they will have an opportunity for meaningful input." You can find more information at www.cpfalta.ab.ca/CBEfees.htm

Area IV May 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. Area IV office 2336 - 53 Avenue S.W. Area I May 23 6:30-8:30 p.m. Area I office 728 - 32 Street N.W. Area V May 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. Area V office 1123 - 87 Avenue S.W.

These meetings are open to everyone, you don't need to live in the area to attend. Please RSVP to kldrummond@cbe.ab.ca or call 403-817-7951.

If you aren't able to attend, but want to provide your feedback, you may email your trustee (jmboweneyre@cbe.ab.ca, lcferguson@cbe.ab.ca, plking@cbe.ab.ca, gslane@cbe.ab.ca, pjcochrane@cbe.ab.ca, sltaylor@cbe.ab.ca, cabazinet@cbe.ab.ca) or the office of the Chief Superintendent (ChiefSuperintendent@cbe.ab.ca). 

Parents - share your ideas on fees (New date added)

CBE Communications has asked us to share the following:

Parents - share your ideas on fees

Parents are invited to participate in focus groups to discuss school fees. Your input will help inform this year’s budget process and decision-making for the 2012/13 school year.

If you have thoughts and ideas on fees you would like to share, we would like to hear from you.

You are invited to attend one of the following sessions:

Feb. 21 Monterey Park School 7400 California Blvd. NE7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Feb. 21 Vincent Massey School 939 - 45 Street SW4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 27 Education Centre 1221 – 8 Street S.W.7:00 – 9:00 p.m.parking available in underground parkade - access from 12 Avenue

If you plan to attend a session, please RSVP to kldrummond@cbe.ab.ca or 403-817-7951

Bill 2: Education Act

Bill 2: Education Act has passed first reading today in the Legislature. '"Everyone has a role in helping students succeed,"' Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk states in an Alberta Education news release, "Education Act sets students on path to success." For more information about the new Education Act, check out the Alberta Education website. The Alberta Government has also released an Education Act fact sheet for parents.


For your reference:

Current School Act and Regulations

Bill 18: Education Act

Alberta Primetime: Panel Discussion of 2012 Education Budget

Alberta Primetime recently hosted a panel discussion of the 2012 Education Budget. Panelists included Jacquie Hansen, President of the Alberta School Boards' Association, Jonathan Teghtmeyer, Alberta Teachers' Association, and Frank Peters, Professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta. Issues highlighted: infrastructure needs, inflation outpacing grants, inclusive education, FNMI & Aboriginal students, teachers' contract bargaining and teacher workload.