CBE Prioritizes School Construction

The following is a portion of a news release from the CBE. This segment of the document seems to be the most applicable to our school and community. However, you can read the entire letter by clicking on the link at the bottom.

"In addition to new school requirements, many CBE schools require significant upgrades, repair and modernization work.

“Sixty per cent of our schools are more than 40 years old and a number are nearing the end of their life cycle,” says Frank Coppinger, Superintendent, Facilities and Environmental Services. “Our schools must be safe for our students, without question. These projects are urgently needed, and represent a significant financial requirement.”

The 2014-17 Three-Year School Capital Plan and the new ranking methodology will be debated by the Board of Trustees at a Public Board Meeting on May 28, at 3 pm at the Education Centre, 1221 – 8 St S.W.

Johnson adds, “As much as we are grateful for the new school funding that was announced earlier this month, this report highlights that without significant capital investment in the coming years, it will be very hard for the CBE to catch up to the demands of Calgary’s growing population.” "

Read the full document here.

CAPSC Final Meeting Tonight

Please join the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils for our final meeting of the school year.  The meeting will take place Tuesday May 21st at 7:00pm, AE Cross school library (3445-37th St SW). This month Chief Superintendent Naomi Johnson will be in attendance to discuss the budget.  Trustees Joy Bowen-Eyre and Sheila Taylor, along with several members of the CBE administration, will also be joining us to answer questions from our members.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Board of Trustees Decision

From the CBE:

"The Board of Trustees reconvened in public today to debate support of the proposed framework agreement between the Province of Alberta, the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Alberta School Boards Association. The Board of Trustees continues to reject the agreement.

Trustees voted 5-1 in support of a motion such that the Chair of the Board of Trustees advises the Minister of Education that the Board of Trustees does not ratify the proposed Framework Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta (Government), the Alberta Teachers’ Association (The Association) and the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA). One trustee was absent from the vote due to a pecuniary interest.

Information about the Board of Trustees’ initial response to the agreement, made public on March 20, can be found here."

Wilma Hansen School Recognized at the Mayors' Showcase!

Mayor Naheed Nenshi recognizes student's leadership and citizenship actions during the Mayors’ Showcase & Celebration of Citizenship event, held on April 24. Wilma Hansen School was a proud recipient of this recognition for being "superstars of citizenship."

Read the story here.

Wilma Hansen School Parent Association Needs Your Input!

From Nancy Staples:

 

"Dear parents,

 

We want to know your thoughts.  For the past year, the WHSPA has experienced great difficulty fulfilling our commitment to our Bingo License.  At this time, we are seriously considering cancelling our Bingo License. This would be a permanent decision as it is difficult to get another bingo license once you have relinquished a prior license.  We would no longer receive AGLC revenue from Bingo profits. We are looking for your comments, questions, concerns, suggestions and ideas about this issue."

 

Please forward any messages to nstaples@shaw.ca