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The Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) Board of Trustees outlined the division’s priorities through the three-year capital plan, reviewed financial statements for the second quarter, and voted in favour of developing a Board Evaluation Framework during the March 12 meeting.
Here are the meeting highlights:
Three-year Capital Plan
The Board of Trustees identified their priorities for the 2026-2028 Three Year Capital Plan. Priorities include:
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The modernization of Oriole Park Elementary School (full mechanical, electrical, architectural, and functional).
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A new Grade 6-8 school in North East Red Deer, with a capacity of 600 spaces.
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The modernizations of Gateway Christian School and Eastview Middle School (architectural, mechanical, electrical, and functional).
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The modernization of Glendale School (partial mechanical, electrical, and functional).
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A new Grade 9-12 High School in North East Red Deer, with a capacity of 1000 spaces.
The Division's Three-year Capital Plan must be submitted to Alberta Education by March 31.
Financial Statements
The Board of Trustees reviewed the financial statements for the second quarter of the year, ending Feb. 28. Red Deer Public's annual budget totals $130 million. Total current revenues for Red Deer Public are $71,552,572 and total current expenditures are $71,571,608. Revenues and expenditures are currently in line with budget projections from the spring 2024-2025 budget that was approved by the Board.
Pines Alternative Field Study
Students who participated in the Pines Alternative School field study in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California in January, shared their experiences with the Board.
LTCHS Improv Teams
Two Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Improv Teams took home medals at their prospective tournaments last month. The Nosebowl Team competed in the Nosebowl Theatresports Tournament in Edmonton in February. They played in the preliminaries and then advanced to the finals where they took home a silver medal. The Canadian Improv Games Team also brought home a bronze medal as they competed in the Alberta Provincial Tournament.
Board Evaluation Framework
The Board voted in favour of developing a Board Evaluation Framework that outlines a process for regularly assessing the effectiveness of the board, including but not limited to:
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The frequency and method of evaluation.
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The criteria and benchmarks for assessment.
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The involvement of trustees, administration, and relevant stakeholders.
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A process for reviewing and implementing recommendations arising from evaluations.
The next board meeting is scheduled for April 9 at Central Services at 1 p.m.
**With information provided by RDPS
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