Important budget presentation on April 6 The Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils (CAPSC) is hosting a panel discussion on the impact of this year's provincial budget on the CBE's 2011-2012 school year. The CBE is facing a $61.7 million budget shortfall as a result of the provincial budget. The CBE cannot absorb a shortfall of this magnitude without cutting positions. Panelists will include: • Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education, Government of Alberta • Pat Cochrane, Chair, Board of Trustees • Naomi Johnson, Chief Superintendent of Schools This event will provide an excellent opportunity to get answers to your questions. It will be held Wednesday, April 6 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at A.E. Cross School.
Issue: April 4, 2011
School Councils are a very important part of the CBE. Together, School Councils and the CBE work to promote the well-being and effectiveness of the entire school community and enhance student learning. CBE Quick Links
For full event information and to RSVP, visit the CAPSC website.
Help set the agenda for April System Parent Meeting The Key Communicator Steering Committee would like to invite Key Communicators and School Councils to submit suggestions for meeting topics you would like to address at the next System Parent Meeting on April 27. Topics for this meeting should be of interest to the majority of CBE parents and School Councils and not be topics specific only to an individual school.
Other Resources CAPSC Alberta Education
Please e-mail Karen Drummond with your topic suggestions by April 8. School Council Resource Manual
Upcoming events
Alberta School Councils' Association
There are two upcoming CBE events that may be of interest to parents and members of the community. They are: • Sir William Van Horne School Celebration - April 14 • Henry Wise Wood 50th Anniversary Event - April 29 For more information, please visit the upcoming events page on the CBE website. CBE events are listed and updated on an ongoing basis on this page.
Stories currently featured on CBE website Some of the the current headlines include: • CBE students reading Spanish around the planet • Four CBE students awarded prizes in YouthLink Calgary's Online Safety Contest • CBE leaders learn from students at Mega End Symposia Read more.
Contact Information Karen Drummond Communications Advisor School and Parent Communications Calgary Board of Education 515 Macleod Tr. SE Calgary, AB T2G 2L9 E
[email protected] T (403) 294-8566 F (403) 294-8172 We are always looking for ways to improve communication so if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
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