GSSD Strategic Plan 23-24
Foundational Statements
We are all accountable. Board members, students, staff, families, and community members have a responsibility, both individually and as part of the learning team, to participate and to contribute positively to public schools.
The logo depicts two students holding hands, touching toes, and forming a heart between them. Good Spirit is a family in which learning is achieved in a caring environment.
Motto - Students Come First
“Student Come First”, a testament to our unwavering commitment to student needs. GSSD ensures a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive environment across the division.
Vision - Learning Without Limits…Achievement for All
GSSD will cultivate growth opportunities and empower students and staff to realize their potential.
Mission - Building Strong Foundations to Create Bright Futures
GSSD builds strong foundations to create bright futures by fostering a positive environment that encourages achievement and well-being for students and staff.
Values - Belonging, Diversity, Learning, Perseverance, Responsibility
By honouring and embracing GSSD’s organizational values in our work and relationships, we collectively strive to achieve our vision.
Priority Area | Goal/Work Plan(s) | Lead | Most Responsible Person/People | Start Date | Completion Date | Progress Update | Status Update |
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Improving student outcomes | |||||||
Improving student outcomes |
Success stories, academic achievements and Featured Students will be shared regularly via the In Focus, social media and the GSSD website. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek Cyndi Hall |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2028 |
Ongoing: Featured Students Featured Staff Members Featured Board Members |
On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
Monitoring student achievement and attendance through Data Warehouse and celebrating positive growth or analyzing areas of improvement with my in-school Admin teams. |
Mick Parmar |
Mick Parmar Shaune Beatty Amanda Kornaga |
Sep 04, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Data Warehouse and School Level Plan conversations with Admin cluster. SB- Discussion occurred at appointments related to PGP-SLP discussions, but also when data became available. Participated in some RtI meetings at school where staff utilized teacher knowledge with hard data from GSSD. A couple of school need to create something more structured in this. Brought forward to PGP and adm appraisals. SB- Participated in IIP meetings where requested. SB- Assisted in attendance-related interventions upon monthly reports. These were effective for most cases, but attendance is a common theme among schools. In cases students continue to do well but not attending yet succeeding through likes of flex/Google classroom. In other cases, attendance has been hard. Some staffs willing to differentiate on assignments to assist such students.
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On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
The overall three- and five-year graduation rates will increase annually. Supervise the implementation of graduation plans and credit attainment through monitored use of MyBluePrint, Credit Extension and Credit Recovery. |
Shaune Beatty |
Shaune Beatty Mick Parmar Amanda Kornaga |
Sep 05, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
Dec 2023- Notice provided on students that are doing poorly according to AP359. Some courses dropped. Some discussions around extensions and recovery plans. SB Jan 2024- Discussions about credits. Extensions/Recorveries are placed in calendars as reminders. Jan 2024- MyBluePrint was discussed at SLP check-in |
On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
To increase student reading outcomes the Elementary team will:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Kerrilyn Trost |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
*June, 2024 Structured Literacy PD fall 2024. PreK-3. Target specific schools to follow up with.
April 16th, 2024 DAV and MIL collaboration day occurred. Check in on VIC, CJES, PRE required. Jan. 15th, 2024 UFLI walk through scheduled for DAV, CJES, PRE, VIC. Plans to collaborate with MIL for "structured literacy" look fors. Schedule dates to continue conversation around the literacy block. Team established to review reading screeners and investigate next steps. Continued support for the utilization of "Under One Sun". Dec. 12, 23 Visit to Miller (walk-through). Observations scheduled for Davison, Preeceville in January. Nov. 28th, 2023 Training for CJES (December). Follow up at VIC Nov. 10th. Review of data and check in on tier one instruction and intervention (Nov. Dec.) Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th 2023 Shifting the Balance book club meetings. Nov. 12th, 2023 CJES, PRE, MIL, DAV and VIC have been provided a half day PD to support structured literacy and the implementation of the UFLI program. Integrated was the "Under One Sun" resource. Jan. 31st PD for Grayson and Macdonald schools on shifting the balance from balanced to structured literacy. June 2024- SB connected with Miller School who has seen notable improvement in literacy data.
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On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
Increase student achievement in math by:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
May 14th, 2024 Mathology Pop-Up PD (3 sessions first week in May). April 16th, 2024 Mathology usage reports to be sent to all Admin. (end of April). Mathology PD pop up planned for May 6th. Jan. 15th, 2024 Mathology usage being monitored. Sharing of implementation videos to low users. E-mails sent out to offer support. Meeting with Carla O. and Jocelyn to help with tips and tricks for usage. Nov. 28th Mathology training in August. Monitoring of licenses; reaching out to teachers who need support based on usage. Nov. 28 - MathUP onboarding provided on Aug. 30, usage data monitored, BTC PD days being planned for spring 2024, expression of interest developed for Gr. 9 math screener focus group, MY/HS math coaching/support provided at KCI, MCS, and NOR. |
On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
Build the capacity of the Curriculum and Student Services Consultant teams with digital tools to support differentiation.
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley Shawn Kostiuk Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
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On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
The overall three-year and five-year graduation rates will increase year over year. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Angella Pinay Mick Parmar Amanda Kornaga Shaune Beatty Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Mar. 21 - Career Education Liaison is supporting approximately 31 students in achieving Alternative Credits as follows: Apprenticeship (10 credits achieved) (at least 12 credits ongoing), Special Project Credits (5 credits achieved) (14 credits ongoing), Volunteerism (5 credits ongoing). Overall, 46 individual students have been working towards at least 46 credits this school year. Work is being done this spring to identify potential students for the 2024-25 school year with the hopes of starting some Apprenticeship students this spring so that they might earn hours over the summer. February 2024: Following the semester change, all students in Grade 12 with 18-20 credits earned were identified. Graduation Liaison followed up with all high school administrators and grad coaches to offer support and ensure graduation plans were in place for all identified students. Nov. 28 - Career Education liaison is supporting approximately 25 students earning credits through Apprenticeship, Special Project Credits, Dual Credits, and Volunteerism. Nov. 15/23 - Conversations about reviewing teacher's gradebook to ensure timely updating. Jan 2024- Expanded course work as principal added work experience credit opportunities for students. Special thanks to Mike H. for assistance. |
On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
The Elementary Team will develop and promote numeracy kits based on K outcomes (incorporate Indigenous literature, content) Begin implementation through K visits. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
June 2024 K Math visits complete May 2024 Visits to K classroom supporting Numeracy bins almost complete Jan. 15th, 2023 The Numeracy bins have been catalogued to Centralized Library. Nov. 28, 2023 Finalizing Math bins with a few more resources and manipulatives. June 11, 2024 Math bins are complete, meetings occurred with all Kindergarten teachers re: Math |
Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
The Elementary team will engage in Sprint data discussions with each school team (SLP, SSTs, K teacher, Admin.) planning for differentiation, and monitoring student progress (based on EYE and phonological awareness data) |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost Val Ruf Cindy van Eeden Jackie Spencer |
Nov 06, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
May 2024 Sprint check-ins complete Nov. 28, 2023 EYE assessments are complete, SLP speech and language screens are complete. EY meetings are in progress. Feb. 2024 Sprint check in meetings with school teams are in progress June 2024 EYE Spring Assessment is complete |
Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
Elementary team will work with Kindergarten teachers using ECERS to support culturally responsive environments at Norquay, Sturgis, and Churchbridge |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost |
Nov 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Oct. 2, 2023 Meeting with Sturgis, review of first ECERS subscale, goals set for Space and Furnishing Nov. 2 2023 Meeting with Norquay, review of first ECERS subscale, goals set for Space and Furnishings Nov. 21st Meeting with Sturgis, setting goals for Subscale goals set for Personal Care Routines Nov. 28th Meeting with Sturgis 2nd ECERS subscale discussed 2 goals were set for Language and Literacy. Follow-up meeting is booked Jan. 11th Meeting with Norquay ECERS subscale goals for Personal Care Routines set Jan. 18th Meeting with Norquay ECERS subscale goals for Language and Literacy set Feb. 5th Meeting with Norquay ECERS review subscale goals April 15th Meeting with Churchbridge ECERS Subscale goals May 13th Norquay ECERS follow up - assessment booked June 13th June 12th Churchbridge ECERS assessment June 13th ECERS assessment deferred until Next year Sturgis Kindergarten teacher is on leave, sub teacher is in place. ECERS will be deferred to another year.
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Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
Elementary team will work closely with the MELP program and Metis Nation to support the first year of the MELP program |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Nov. 18th ELLP Gathering was attended by PreK teacher, EA, Administrator, and Early Years Consultant Nov. 21st In-Person MELP meeting with Metis First Nation was held at Columbia Planning is in progress for a community event to be held in January Jan. 31st MELP Community event - Red River Cart Demonstration with George Fayant March 16th ELLP Gathering June 3rd MELP community event - Metis Day Celebration Monthly MELP meeting we held throughout the year for planning and programming
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Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
Improve student outcomes in writing by focusing on engagement and differentiation with gr 7-9 ELA teachers as well as selected schools. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kendra Helfrich |
Nov 01, 2023 | Jun 06, 2026 |
June, 2024: Hosted grade 9 ELA teachers for a PD event on May 28. Teachers were asked to set a goal for writing moving into the 2024-25 school year. Follow-up support will be planned to support these goals. Initial draft of a Writing "look-fors" document created. Jan 10- PD Cancelled due to weather, rescheduled to March 4 Nov 6-8, 2023: Identified three schools to connect with based on goals in their SLP. Met with administrators from McKnoll, LCS and EHS about creating a plan to increase writing engagement in their schools. Admin are going back to their staff and will reconvene to build a plan moving into second semester. |
On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
Superintendents of School Operations will review the System Planning Checklist, Admin. At A Glance, School Level Plans, EDSBY, and School Level Growth Plans with the administrators in their clusters to ensure consistent practices and to monitor progress. Conversations will occur at the Ed. Council on a bi-weekly basis to gather feedback from the entire team. |
Shaune Beatty |
Shaune Beatty Mick Parmar Amanda Kornaga |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Throughout school year, school check-ins completed. This included formal agenda and open agenda. This occurred every 1-3 weeks. Discussions from Ed Council (small & large) that were highlighted at meeting were taken back to school level for discussion. Sept-June- Year at a Glance ‘snippet’ of responsibilities was shared at the start of month as reminder and discussion. January- Sit Down review with Administrators on SLP June - Principals complete their SLP with learning stories. This access was extended to end of July.
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On-Target |
Improving student outcomes |
Support schools with Indigenous Education cultural supports (cultural teachings, drum groups) to support student engagement to improve student outcomes. As well to support Inspiring Success Goal #2: Equitable Opportunities and outcomes for First Nations and Métis Learners And Inspiring Success Goal #5: All learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the worldviews and historical impact of First Nations and the Métis Nation. |
Angella Pinay |
Robert Severight |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
Supported classroom instruction with presentations.
Drumming programming at Columbia, Dr. Brass, Norquay, YRHS, and Yorkdale schools. KCI Grandmother’s Tea – Nov.16 KCI Round Dance – Feb. 16 Provided division access to additional Elders and Knowledge keepers. ISSI Interschool Pow-wow June 19, 2024 |
Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
Via the YTC/GSSD ISSI partnership: Support schools with Indigenous Education cultural supports (cultural teachings, drum groups, cultural camps) to support student engagement to improve student outcomes. As well to support Inspiring Success Goal #2: Equitable Opportunities and outcomes for First Nations and Métis Learners And Inspiring Success Goal #5: All learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the worldviews and historical impact of First Nations and the Métis Nation. |
Angella Pinay |
Cliff Crane |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Fall and Spring Camps completed: Schools Involved: ISSI Partner schools of KCI/VIC/CGCEC/KCEC as well as Melville and Canora. Activities included: Hiking, Rock Painting, Medicine Walks, Canoeing, Open Fire Cooking, Nakota Hand Games & traditional Furniture Production Drumming Instruction also occurred with: Darren Kootenay
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Completed |
Improving student outcomes |
Via the The Key/GSSD ISSI partnership: Support schools with Indigenous Education cultural supports (cultural teachings, drum groups, cultural camps) to support student engagement to improve student outcomes. As well to support Inspiring Success Goal #2: Equitable Opportunities and outcomes for First Nations and Métis Learners. Inspiring Success Goal 4: Culturally appropriate and authentic assessment measures that foster improved educational opportunities and outcomes. And Inspiring Success Goal #5: All learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the worldviews and historical impact of First Nations and the Métis Nation. |
Angella Pinay |
Vanessa Brass |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Support programming, events and school environment such as:
Additional students supports of:
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Completed |
Implementing the "Inspiring Success" Policy | |||||||
Implementing the 'Inspiring Success' Policy |
The Learning Services Team will participate in the Speaker Series on Blackboard to gain a deeper understanding of the goals and principles of the Inspiring Success Framework. |
Angella Pinay Lisa Wotherspoon Amanda Kornaga |
Learning Services Consultants |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
06/11/2024 We will continue with this work in the Fall of 2024 with the viewing and discussion of the Economic and Historical imperatives. 11/28/2023 The Learning Services team has viewed and debriefed two of the Speaker Series: Cultural Imperative and Moral Imperative. |
On-Target |
Implementing the 'Inspiring Success' Policy |
The Library Team will provide PD to Library Techs. January 2024.
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
*June 2024 PD will be provided in Oct. 2024 and Jan. 2025. Jan. 15th Library Tech PD will include an overview of the goals of "Inspiring Success" and reference to the GSSD 5 year plan. Nov. 28th Plans are being established with Library Mentors. |
On-Target |
Implementing the 'Inspiring Success' Policy |
Support schools with teaching and assessing the Treaty Education outcomes in all grade levels. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2025 |
June 17 - Susan, Kerrilyn, and Kendra met to determine a plan to support the teaching and assessing of Treaty Outcomes for the 2024-25 school year. April - Report generated on gr 1-9 students with a minimum of 1 Treaty Outcome reported in Term 1 and Term 2. This information was shared with administrators with offer of support if needed. Nov. 28 - All Grade 1-9 teachers were provided with assessment PD which included information about teaching and assessing Treaty Education outcomes. |
Completed |
Developing GSSD leaders | |||||||
Developing GSSD leaders |
Promote leadership programs, workshops and professional development opportunities with GSSD staff through the Thursday Emails and Friday File. Share short form videos and posts about leadership success stories to inspire others. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson Cyndi Hall |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2028 |
Admin Assistant Training New Teachers Orientation Cultural Day Article in the In Focus Featured Staff Member FAQs Round Dance |
On-Target |
Developing GSSD leaders |
The Learning Services team will develop Instructional walkthroughs/Look Fors that align with Indicators of Responsive teaching to ensure consistency of practice and support teacher supervision. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Learning Services Consultants |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 18, 2025 |
This will be a focus for early Fall 2024. |
Deferred |
Developing GSSD leaders |
The Student Services Team will lead Superintendents through the framework of SEL integrated practices PD to build an awareness of what to look for in schools and classrooms. |
Lisa Wotherspoon Amanda Kornaga |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy Van Eeden |
Nov 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024 SSCs have presented SEL IP framework on June 5th to Superintendents and consultants. SSCs will draft a one pager working within the indicators of responsive teaching linked to SEL framework. 1/3 SEL Integrated Practices PD Days was held on Feb 5. Schools involved: Victoria, MCKnoll & PJG. |
On-Target |
Developing GSSD leaders |
Develop GSSD leaders by collaborating and connecting with the YRHS Learning Leads. |
Lisa Wotherspoon Mick Parmar |
Kendra Helfrich Shawn Kostiuk Michelle Morley |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
April 2024 - YRH Learning Leads attended Student Achievment meetings in October and April February 15, 2023 - Blended Learning PD. Feedback indicates additional followup is welcome in key areas. April 22, 2024 - Email sent to all participants to book time with Shawn or Michelle. Follow-up in progress. September, 2023 - YRH Learning Leads joined the curriculum team for professional development on Instructional Coaching Skills (STFPL) |
On-Target |
Developing GSSD leaders |
Provide professional development to in-school administrators during face-to-face meetings with a focus on:
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Ed. Council |
Learning Services Team |
Aug 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
PD for Admin. on Anti-Racist education has been proved through Leading to Learn. PD for Admin. on Teacher Performance Reviews was held on September 28th. |
On-Target |
Developing GSSD leaders |
Include member of the Education Council and in-school administration teams in the functioning of the Board of Education. Bring members of both groups into the Board Meeting and illustrate the functioning of a governance board. |
Quintin Robertson |
Quintin Robertson Lauren Denysek |
2023-09-01 | 2024-06-30 |
Members of both the Education Council and our in-school administration have been provided opportunities to attend, participate, and present at regularly scheduled board meetings (during open sessions). |
Completed |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools | |||||||
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Clear deadlines for Media Publications will be set at the beginning of each school year. These deadlines will be communicated Division wide for consistency in submission practices and publication dates. After the 2023-24 school year, this process can be placed into the System Planning Checklist. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek |
Sep 01, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | On-Target | |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Professional development opportunities, examplars, and resources will be added to the Well-being section of the professional development continuum and reviewed annually. |
Amanda Kornaga |
Michelle Goulden
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Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
Resources for Well-Being section have been assessed and updated and will continue throughout the year. |
On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services team will develop an Onboarding checklist for new SSTs, EAs and PSPs |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy Van Eeden |
Jan 08, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 |
June 2024 - the checklists for the above named groups have been completed and sent forward to Lisa for review. March - PSP onboarding is created and piloted with new OT Nov 2023 - SSCs are gathering information to include in this document. |
Completed |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Expand Student Achievement Meeting participants to include YRH Learning Leaders and ISSLs and ensure these leaders are receiving key messaging to bring back to their teams. |
Lisa Wotherspoon Angella Pinay Amanda Kornaga |
Lisa Wotherspoon Angella Pinay Amanda Kornaga |
Oct 20, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
June 11 - Received feedback from the folks who attended the May SAM that perhaps only 4 SAM per year and to keep the "For Learning" more general and continue to allow each group to provide updates. October 20-Student Achievement meeting was held with Learning Leaders and ISSLs in attendance. |
Completed |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Work to ensure consistent practices in EAL including
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson
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Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
*June 11th, 2024 Lexia English refresher Sept. 12th, 2024. 50 licenses to be distributed to EAL students A1.1-A1.2. April 30th, 2024 A Lexia English report will be sent to all users reminding them of usage requirements, lesson supports etc. March 19th, 2024 Monitor of Lexia, communication regarding resources to support EAL. Meeting with new SSTs to support CFR and goals for new students. Jan. 15th, 2024 The monitoring of Lexia has continued with check ins and support for those schools with low usage. Lexia PD Jan. 25th at noon. Nov. 28th Plans for a follow up PD on Lexia will be made. Continued monitoring of Lexia (specifically schools new to the program). Nov. 12th, 2023 The Lexia licenses are being established for each school. A Lexia program refresher occurred on Oct. 30th. Specific schools will be visited in order to provide usage support.
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On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
Conduct a review of the band program (Gr. 5-12, 21 schools, approx. 1200 students) including scheduling, equipment, fees, etc. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Feb 01, 2024 |
Nov. 28 - Survey sent to all band teachers to gather program information. Tom Hearn contracted to inventory and repair large percussion equipment. |
On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Library Team will visit select libraries with purposeful intention to build consistency (Look-Fors, weeding guidelines, use of APs, diversity audits, inventory).
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Sheila Tillman |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Oct. 11th, 24 -MCS visit Oct. 10th. Sheila and Susan will determine next visit based on Look Fors. September 5th, 2024 -collaboratively rate libraries using Look fors to identify goals and step forward. Visit 3 libraries prior to Christmas. *June 11th, 2024 Continued visits into 2024-2025. Consistency, diverse purchasing, weeding etc. April 30th, 2024 Library visits planned for MCK, DAV, COL. Focus on inventory, weeding and updates to collection. Summer Reading conversations as well. March 19th, 2024 PJG, YRHS, GRA library visits. Continued support for Library Techs. Updates to Roles and Responsibilities, memo re: AP 270. Jan. 15th, 2024 Library visits to MAC, DRB. Continuous support and communication through EDSBY. Library PD January 31st. Reviewing Library Tech Roles and Responsibilities. Nov. 28th Library visits have occurred at KCI, INV. Targets to create welcome space, weeding etc. |
On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services Team will provide pop up PD Trauma Integrated Practices and a 1-page Look Fors for Administrators to better understand how trauma impacts student success |
Lisa Wotherspoon Amanda Kornaga |
Michelle Goulden Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy Van Eeden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024 - TIPS team have met - outcome is to be determined. March 2024 - SSCs will book meeting with TIPS team to create Look Fors for Admin. Nov 2023 - collaboration with U of R on TIPS pages. One page has been distributed. Jan - EA PD presentation April-Consultation with School Counsellor PLC for development of "Look fors" for administrators May-Look fors complete to present to administrators |
On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services Team will meet with the Superintendents to discuss vision for RtI which will result in a review, edit, and further development the RtI Handbook |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
June 2024 - RTI template has been rolled out. More follow up and education for staff. This goal will continue into next year. Nov 2023 - SSCs presented to admin council in November re: RTI process, flow charts, and the template. Updated flowcharts are on the portal. |
Deferred |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services team will provide pop-up PD for school teams about the use of the new RtI Template which will ensure consistent use across the division |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden
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Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
March 2024 - Three Pop-Ups were provided and video is uploaded for viewing in the Student Services PLC. Schools have been notified. Nov 2023 - Presentation is ready to go. Dates will be booked in the new year to share. Feb - first presentation set and will be followed by monthly pop ups April-School Counsellor PLC support for "Look Fors" May-TIPS sheet for "Look fors in the building" complete |
Completed |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services team will develop Tier 1 Environmental Looks Fors for Administrators based on the indicators of responsive teaching & the SEL IP 5 yr PD plan |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Jan: Draft is in process - will align with The Adaptive Dimension & Needs Based Model |
On-Target |
Ensuring consistent practices across GSSD schools |
The Student Services team will review and revise to share a Service Delivery Model for all PSP groups to ensure consistency and efficiency of services |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden |
Dec 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
March 2024 - Template has been created and is being piloted with new OT. SSCs will follow like format for all PSPs with some targeted areas Nov. 2023 - have researched and found service delivery models being used in other divisions to guide our work. |
On-Target |
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources | |||||||
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
The Student Services Team will review, revise, and update the TEAMS orientation training for EAs to make it relevant and updated to what they do to support students which will include trauma-integrated practices, SEL, and anti-racist education |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden Michelle Goulden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 26, 2026 |
June 2024 The team has gathered resources and next year we will focus on what we will use and what it will look like. Exploring options and recognize we will need to develop something internally. |
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Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
The library team will continue to build resources and kits that support Treaty education.
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Sheila Tillman Robert Severight |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
*June 11th, 2024 Continue with this goal. Build Treaty Education Kits 4-9.
April 30th, 2024 Working on resource packs from Canadian Indigenous Readers site. March 19th, 2024 Indigenous Inquiry resources have been purchased to infuse into inquiry kits. Jan. 15th, 2024 General purchases have been made to support treaty education. Treaty kits have been borrowed out to various teachers as well. Dec. 12, 2023 Reviewing Rubicon inquiry kits with indigenous content. Collaborate with Angella and Robert. Nov. 12th, 2023 Treaty Education kits for K-4 are listed and catalogued. This will continue to be an ongoing project as we can add to the kits at any time. |
On-Target |
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
Empower GSSD teaching staff to access digital professional development through the PD Continuum. Action:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley |
Sep 01, 2023 | Dec 20, 2024 |
June 2024 - Platform migration and updates in progress. |
On-Target |
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
Develop a Digital Citizenship framework for teachers. 2023-2024 create framework. 2024-2025 rollout to schools. Expand site to include AI, ELA, and Social Studies Curriculum *Continue to build the resource bank *Include AI within this Framework |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Shawn Kostiuk Michelle Morley |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
June 28, 2024 - Portal site completed. June 11, 2024 - Digital Citizenship Portal site construction underway.. March 26, 2024 - Matched lessons from Common Core and Media Smarts to the outcomes. Sending to Curriculum Team to review. April 22, 2024 - Curriculum Team vetting resources for feedback. Site reconstruction underway. Nov 28, 2023 - All Health curriculum outcomes have been collected for correlation to specific online resources.
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On-Target |
Delivering high-quality teaching and learning resources |
Support GSSD with Professional Development around Indigenous Knowledge, Worldview, Language and Culture to enhance teacher practice/pedagogy and learning resources. As well to support Inspiring Success Goal #1: First Nations and Metis languages and cultures are valued and supported. Goal #2: Equitable opportunities and outcomes for First Nations and Métis Learners And Inspiring Success Goal #5: All learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the worldviews and historical impact of First Nations and the Métis Nation. |
Angella Pinay |
Robert Severight |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Oct 10, Nov 30 - Leading To Learn Oct 26 - Early Dismissal PD with KCI school staffs - Grandmother’s Tea Prep and Teachings – Dec 16 - GSSD Round Dance May 28 - PD Day with School Counsellors Consultant Support with around Treaty Kits updates Support with MHCB committee Resource Review Committee: Providing GSSD wide access to additional Elders and Knowledge keepers. Professional development days of GSSD Staff @ admin meetings, student achievement meetings.
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Completed |
Providing equal access to technology | |||||||
Providing equal access to technology |
GSSD will develop a reliable and secure network. Layer 3 switches will be replaced. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | Completed | |
Providing equal access to technology |
GSSD will develop a reliable and secure network. School servers will be replaced. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | Completed | |
Providing equal access to technology |
GSSD will increase the current bandwidth. Bandwidth will be monitored at schools and the main connection. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | Completed | |
Providing equal access to technology |
Support schools/classrooms moving towards 1-1 devices (grades 4-12)
|
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Shawn Kostiuk Michelle Morley |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Nov 28, 2023
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On-Target |
Priority Area | Goal/Work Plan(s) | Lead | Most Responsible Person/People | Start Date | Completion Date | Progress Update | Status Update |
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Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff | |||||||
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
Resources created and curated by GSSD professionals will be shared. This includes the "App of the Month" campaign by GSSD counsellors, the GSSD Staff Wellness newsletter, and re-sharing initiatives GSSD schools are taking to promote mental health and wellness within their schools. |
Lauren Denysek
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Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson Michelle Goulden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
The well At Work Benefits poster will be created in November to outline the various benefits packages for the labour groups in GSSD. Wellness messaging have been incorporated into all Admin. Council, Education Council and Administrator Meetings. A standing info item in the portal has been created for awareness and access. |
Completed |
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
GSSD/ECDAA Sportsmanship initiative will be created and shared with all schools. This will include messaging and protocol for athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. |
Shaune Beatty |
Shaune Beatty Dan Alspach |
Sep 05, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
Sept- Documents shared at ECDAA Fall Meeting. Signage is in place at facilities. Scripts shared for PA announcements. Oct- The Committee is promptly dealing with situations of concern. Nov- Discussion about creating a Coach's Locker to support athletics. Protocol was exercised in a number of situations for players, coaches and spectators.
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On-Target |
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
Align SEL and MHWB resources to curriculum outcomes (Care Kit, We Thinkers, FRIENDS, Project Alert)
Develop a road map to access the preceding outcomes and supporting resources.
The MHCB team will review these resources each summer. |
Amanda Kornaga Lisa Wotherspoon |
Jackie Spencer Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers Michelle Goulden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
We Thinkers, Friends, Be Safe resources have been aligned to the SK Health curriculum A roadmap visual was created to support educators in understanding how SEL, TIPS, and Mental Health Literacy correlate with the preceding resources. Michelle and Amanda connected with two school divisions utilizing the Mental Health Literacy framework and anchor for their mental health work. MHCB Coordinator will completed training for Mental Health Literacy on January 2024. This will be used for an anchor document for other programs to build the roadmap. Amanda and Michelle will collaborate with Jackie, Val and Cindy to plan how to utilize the MH Literacy framework within the school division and SEL programs.
|
On-Target |
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
Three days of PD will be provided to 3 pilot schools which will integrate philosophies of The Circle of Courage, Trauma Integrated Practices, & SEL to shift the mindset and approaches of adults to enhance equity, and diversity. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy Van Eeden Michelle Goulden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Pilot school have selected their staff to attend the 3 day PD. First date: Feb. 5. |
On-Target |
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
Support GSA advisors in running and maintaining an active GSA in each high school |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kendra Helfrich |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2025 |
June, 2024: GSA summit was deffered to the fall. February 6: Hosted GSA Advisor workshop January, 2024: Developing plans for GSA Advisor workshop on Feb 6. Event created in PD place and Rev Carla Blakely booked as speaker Dec 4, 2023: GSA advisor touchpoint meeting September, 2023: collected GSA lead info from schools and sent initial emails |
On-Target |
Enhancing mental health and well-being for students and staff |
GSSD will enhance mental health literacy for the Indigenous Education Team Members in order to provide supportive environments in schools. |
Angella Pinay |
Angella Pinay, Amanda Kornaga, Shaune Beatty |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Dec.4-6/24: Mental Health First Aid First Nation training offered to the Indigenous Education Team as well as some members from the Indigenous Advisory Council. Mar. 25 & 26/24: VTRA Training - Angella/Robert May 2 & 3/24: Indigenous VTRA Training - Angella |
Completed |
Offering safe and inviting facilities | |||||||
Offering safe and inviting facilities. |
School facility walk-throughs will require administrators, SCC's and staff members to question how the school and division values are conveyed throughout the building using a trauma-integrated lens. (who is acknowledged, supported, and welcome in the building?) |
Amanda Kornaga Lisa Wotherspoon Mick Parmar Shaune Beatty |
Amanda Kornaga Lisa Wotherspoon Mick Parmar Shaune Beatty |
Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | Deferred | |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Ongoing media releases will be created highlighting facilty upgrades and improvements within GSSD and their effects within schools/facilities. These upgrades will be featured in the From the Board reports, the In Focus, one-pagers, and single social media posts. Releases will be posted on our website, socials, and internal communication platforms (Friday File, Edsby). |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek Carmal Kittler |
Sep 01, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
|
On-Target |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Myth vs. Facts sheets will be put out throughout the year as needed when "rumours" arise. These sheets will clear up facts and create facilities where students, families and staff feel included and safe. |
Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson |
Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson |
Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
|
Completed |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Facilities to focus on enhancing our school entrance ways incorporating consistent signage with respect to division and school values and cultural celebrations. This is to improve how welcoming and inviting our schools are to students, staff, and the community. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison |
Sep 01, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | On-Target | |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Facilities to start an annual program installing security camera systems to schools that currently do not have and replacing those in need of replacement. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 01, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | On-Target | |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
GSSD will support the development of inviting areas for caregivers to meet with parents, access supports, and use technology. |
Amanda Kornaga |
Amanda Kornaga Pat Morrison |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jul 04, 2024 |
The Dr. Brass entryway coffee bar provided a welcome space and was accessed by a variety of caregivers. |
On-Target |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
The development of outdoor learning spaces on school grounds will be supported through a two-eyed seeing model. |
Amanda Kornaga |
Amanda Kornaga Angella Pinay Pat Morrison Mick Parmar Shaune Beatty |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jul 04, 2024 |
Yorkdale's reconciliation garden serves as a platform to initiate dialogues and learning experiences from diverse perspectives, aiming for all students to find elements of their identity reflected within this space. Furthermore, YCS strives to engage community members and Knowledge Keepers in the gardens to share wisdom and foster closer ties between the school and the local community. Other spaces that have been developed with the consultation of elders and knowledge keepers include Columbia's Michef Early Learning Program outdoor space, the KCI school grounds development, the YRHS garden project, and the Canora Wellness Garden. |
On-Target |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
Collaborate with CTASP Protocol partners in managing a new protocol, meeting monthly, and training trainers and community members. Restructure meetings to serve the community that has a new protocol and facilitate the re-certificate of all trainers. |
Shaune Beatty |
Shaune Beatty |
Sep 05, 2023 | Apr 30, 2024 |
Sept 2023- Digital and Hard Copies of Protocol have been delivered. Oct 2023- Discussion of meeting structure & CTSAP Goals discussed & determined. Oct 2023- VTRA Level 1 Training Jan 2024- VTRA form Indigenous Perspective presented to some GSSD staff members Jan 2024- Trainers completed their 2 year “online” renewal. Next re-certification will be in-person 2026 March 2024- VTRA Level 1 Training April 2024- GSSD rep sent to National VTRA Conference May-June 2024- A VTRA Awareness video was filmed by Variant. This was completed with CTSAP partners in the production and in part through a community grant.
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On-Target |
Offering safe and inviting facilities |
GSSD to work with Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health and Workers Compensation Board in the development of a Safety Management System. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison |
2022-09-01 | 2024-06-30 | On-Target | |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion | |||||||
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
All media/photos/videos will be inclusive. Photos will depict an inclusive environment within the elementary and high school grades. All students, families and staff will feel represented and included. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek |
Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
GSSD has altered our Featured Student submissions to be more inclusive by expanding the criteria. |
Completed |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Gender neutral washroom signage will be updated throughout all GSSD facilities. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison |
Sep 02, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Sept 26, 2023 - Carmal and Pat met with Kendra to review existing signage. A replacement sign count is ordered, and service requests will be set up to install once signs are received. |
Completed |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Facilities professional development budget to be attributed to educating staff in the areas of racism, equality, diversity and inclusion. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison |
Oct 02, 2023 | Sep 02, 2024 | On-Target | |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Work with my in-school administration cluster to nurture a culture of inclusion and valuing diversity (clear stance that racism and anti-oppressive behaviours or language are "not tolerate here"), while ensuring the school-level work plan goals do not create an new atmosphere of exclusion. |
Mick Parmar |
Amanda Kornaga Shaune Beatty Angella Pinay |
Sep 04, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Professional Growth Plan, School Level Plan, and weekly Admin-Supe touchpoints Anti-Racism Education prioritized for administrators. Indigenous programs within schools including drumming, deer hide, blanket exercises, and ribbon skirts. One group of ACM training occurred. Nov 2023 Incidences were dealt with through a combination of re-education, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspensions, and diciplinary meetings. This occurred with students and some staff members. Value statements as well as Sept 30 packages were observed being shared before games in some schools. SB Observation- In one school babies in the K room were observed. Diversity evident.
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On-Target |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
The library team will continue to build an Anti-Racism collection in the library. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Sheila Tillman |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Oct. 11th, 24 -several titles purchased based on anti-racist PD. Share collection at Library tech. PD and on EDSBY. September 5th, 2024 Add promotion and discussion around this to PD events and EDBSY. June, 2024 This collection will continue to be added to. Promotion and sharing of collection with schools will be a focus for 2024-2025. Jan.15th, 2024 The collection is complete as budgeted for this year. Shared on Destiny, EDSBY and at PD days. Nov. 28th, 2023 Sheila T. has purchased several titles to create this collection. We will continue to be built and promoted. |
On-Target |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Review the middle years dialogic learning texts/units through a DEI/Anti-racist lens. Investigate alternative titles to support the units. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kendra Helfrich |
Jan 08, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 |
April 2024: Focus on refreshing the grade 9 unit in the 2024/25 school year. Will put out a call for interested teacher participants in the spring as well as highlight at the Grade 9 writing PD day (May). |
On-Target |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
The Student Services Team will support and implement Music & Movement opportunities for students across the division to create an environment of inclusivity, enhanced programming |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden Kristen Myers |
Jan 08, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
This has been deferred to 24/25 Jan - Day will be booked for late April/May
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Deferred |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Support Read&Write for Google Chrome Action:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley Shawn Kostiuk Susan Robertson Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Nov 28th - classroom visits modelling usage of Read/Write |
On-Target |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
Create and share intentional, consistent messaging promoting DEI across GSSD. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kendra Helfrich |
Aug 22, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June, 2024: GSD Talking Point for Administrators developed and shared at June staff meeting. December, 2023: Updates to GSSD GSD Toolkit and reposted into portal for staff access. October, 2023: Updates to AP 319 Gender and Sexual Diversity |
On-Target |
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion |
The GSSD Indigenous Education Team will support GSSD’s journey in Anti-Racist Education Opportunities. |
Angella Pinay, Education Council |
Indigenous Education Team |
2023-09-01 | 2024-06-28 |
August 28 - School year Start up – Reconciliation event with Administrators Sept. 21-22 - Anti-racist Educator Training Oct. 10, Nov. 30 - Leading to Learn Nov. 10 - Aboriginal Coaches Module |
Completed |
Priority Area | Goal/Work Plan(s) | Lead | Most Responsible Person/People | Start Date | Completion Date | Progress Update | Status Update |
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Fostering connections and supporting transitions | |||||||
Fostering connections and supporting transitions |
"Keeping Up with Quintin" will be produced monthly to foster a connection between the Director of Education and the public. This one-minute video will include an introduction that will include Indigenous language, followed by Division highlights and events. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 10, 2024 |
Sept - completed Oct - completed Nov - completed Dec - completed Jan - completed Feb - completed Mar - completed Apr - completed May - completed June - deferred (replace with year-end message) |
Completed |
Fostering connections and supporting transitions |
Increase graduation rates and support transitions to post-secondary through:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers Mike Haczkewicz Shawn Kostiuk |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024: Resource Packages for myBlueprint shall be shared with all Grade 7-10 Principals and Grad Coaches in June at the Grad Coaches Meeting. Work will continue to support all teachers associated with the creation and subsequent creation/maintenance of individual Student Graduation Plans. The first ever Grade 12 Exit Survey has been created and will be implemented this June. Upon the survey's completion, we will have data as to where our grade 12 graduates are heading in the fall of 2024. May 2024: SYA (Sask Youth Apprenticeship) Program - work is underway to bring all GSSD High School onboard for the 2024-25 school year. Plans are also underway to allow Career Education Liaison access to the SYA as a 'Super User.' Students continue to be registered for Special Project, Volunteerism, and Apprenticeship Credits while at the same time trying to wind a few down, many are carrying over into the fall ex: SProjects pertaining to 4H along with Apprenticeship where the student will continue to track hours over the summer. Deni Miclea and Michelle Burant Epp at the Ministry have been great to work with along with Garth Hunter and Bryan Kelly at the SATCC. myBlueprint materials have been created for use in 2024-25 and shall be shared at the May 24 meeting. Shawn and Mike may need to be in attendance at all Grade 7-12 SLC's in the fall to onboard parent(s). April 2024: Several MCS students have completed dual credits in Lifeguarding. Apprenticeship credit opportunities are being organized for the summer. March 2024 - Student enrolment in Apprenticeship credits, Special Project Credits, and Volunteerism credits is at an all-time high (approx. 45 students.) Usage data for myBlueprint is being monitored. January 2024 - myBlueprint report on the High School Planner credits sent to Administrators. |
On-Target |
Fostering connections and supporting transitions |
Monitor Kindergarten family engagement window, support teachers in building relationships with family through facilitating these events. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
May 2024 - Second family engagement window (Jan 22 - Feb. 9) is compete, reflection templates have been submitted by each school Nov. 28th -The first family engagement window (Sept. 25 - Oct. 13) is complete, each school submitted its family engagement reflection template. |
Completed |
Fostering connections and supporting transitions |
The GSSD Indigenous Education Team will deepen relationships with parents, families and community organizations to foster engagement, belonging and identity in education/schools. |
Angella Pinay |
Robert, Cliff, ISSLs: Erin, Darcy, Belle, Rhea, Vanessa & ICW’s: Donna, Journey, Justine, LeeAnn, Melissa, Tashena |
2023-09-01 | 2024-06-28 |
NOR – Orange Shirt Day Walks KCI Grandmother’s Tea – November 16th & KCI Round Dance – February 16th GSSD Round Dance December 16th, 2023 Moose Hide Campaign Day – May 16th MCS - Kevin Peeace Mural in ICW Room Métis Day Celebrations – Dr. B, June 3 ISSI Interschool Pow-wow June 19 |
Completed |
Fostering connections and supporting transitions |
Angella Pinay |
Robert Severight |
Indigenous Cultural Advisor – will work with Superintendents of Schools and Superintendent of Indigenous Education to facilitate Sharing Circles with students/families/school staffs upon request of Schools and GSSD Senior Leadership. |
2023-09-01 | 2024-06-28 |
Oct 23: Springside School (principal/student) March 13 & April 10: CCS – (principal/student) April 23: Dr. Brass – (principal, teachers, Superintendents, family) |
Completed |
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community | |||||||
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
Surveys will be created and sent out in correspondance to our Strategic Plan when feedback is necessary. Board surveys will also be conducted to hear from GSSD communities. |
Lauren Denysek Quintin Robertson |
Lauren Denysek |
Oct 01, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | Deferred | |
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
During Board meetings relationship building sessions will be held to connect the Board of Education to GSSD Administrators, School Community Councils, Labour Groups (GSTA, LINC, CUPE 4784, CUPE 5123 and DPEA), Local MLAs, the SSBA, Tribal Council Leaders, Student Senates (middle years and high school), Local First Nations Chief and Councils, and Admin Office Staff. |
GSSD Board of Education Quintin Robertson Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek |
Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Invitations are being sent out throughout the year to invite designated groups.
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On-Target |
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
A student senate will be established. Regular meetings will occur at which students will have an opportunity to share concerns, advocate, and serve as a reference forum for the director. |
Quintin Robertson |
Amanda Kornaga |
Oct 20, 2023 | Jun 11, 2024 |
This will be a focus for the 2024-25 school year. The GSSD Board of Education had an opportunity to meet with the middle years student senate this year. |
Deferred |
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
The Director of Education will attend one community event or meeting in each of the 15 GSSD communities over a two-year period. |
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Quintin Robertson |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
• Visit 2-3 schools per month, ensuring all 27 schools are visited throughout the school year June 11/24 - MCK |
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Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
The Director of Education would conduct outreach each Friday with GSSD staff & parents. |
Quintin Robertson |
Quintin Robertson |
Nov 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 | On-Target | |
Valuing input from students, families, staff, and the community |
The Director of Education will establish open office time on the last Friday of the month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. |
Quintin Robertson |
Quintin Robertson |
Nov 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
The Director of Education announced open office time throughout the year. Time altered from a 5:00 pm start time to times during the day.
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Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly | |||||||
Communicating openly and clearly |
The In Focus, a bi-monthly Division newsletter, will be produced with stories from across the Division. Schools and communities will be highlighted in relation to GSSD's Aspirational Statements. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek Cyndi Hall |
Sep 05, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Sept/Oct- Posted Nov/Dec- Posted Jan/Feb- Posted Mar/Apr- Posted May/June- Posted |
Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
From the Board media releases will be available to the public following every regular board meeting. The From the Board release will highlight topics from the most recent meeting. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek |
Aug 20, 2023 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Oct. 12/23 - completed Nov. 16/23 -
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Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
Centralized School Community Council Symposiums will be held at the Good Spirit Education Complex to communicate and discuss the role of the SCC, strategic planning and parental engagement. |
Quintin Robertson Board of Education Lauren Denysek |
Quintin Robertson Lauren Denysek - invitations |
Jan 05, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Event will be scheduled in spring 2024 |
Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
Common definitions for key mental health terms and concepts will be established and applied throughout GSSD. Strategies to accomplish the goal include: -Facilitating a division wide pd session on trauma integrated practices and language -The MHCB team will work with staff and students to develop common and accurate language to refer to mental health states, functions, and strategies beginning with consultants, psp's and Dr. Brass School. |
Amanda Kornaga |
Michelle Goulden Ami Dzuba |
Aug 29, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
The division wide PD session on trauma integrated practices and language and have updated TIPS sheets and did an EA session as well. We have a current partnership with the Trauma research centre (Dr. Reid) and will be getting more TIPS sheets this year. There has also been a document completed about Trauma-Integrated spaces and distributed to all schools. For the MHCB team and mental health language-we have continued to provide info at PSPS meetings and as much as possible at Dr. Brass. Amanda and I spent time with several school divisions using this as their common language. A road map has been started with MH literacy as the foundation and the SEL programs along the route. Michelle completed the core training to facilitate MH Literacy. Next year, this will replace MHFA. |
On-Target |
Communicating openly and clearly |
GSSD/CTSAP will create a video to educate the community and structure of CTSAP and how VTRA/ARTO plays a role in the greater community. |
Shaune Beatty |
Shaune Beatty CTSAP Core Partners |
Oct 16, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
Oct- Core Partners agreed as a priority. Searching for media support. Script is being considered. Jan-May 2024- This went into planign with Gradient Visuals. June 2024- Production occurred. Summer 2024- Products to be completed.
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Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
Support grade 1-6 teachers with using and sharing Edsby (Gradebook) on or before Term 3 (2024) Action
|
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley Shawn Kostiuk Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson Kendra Helfrich Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
May 2024:
March 2024 - PD sessions held for all Grade 1-9 teachers in October 2023. Updated documentation created and shared with schools. Presentation to administrators on March 8. On March 19, gradebook presentation and support provided to Churchbridge staff at staff meeting (Kristen & Michelle). Digital learning consultant has provided direct support to teachers and staffs. |
Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
Support digital Kindergarten reportfolios tools. *provide PD for K teachers in the Fall *provide iPad for each K Teacher |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost Michelle Morley |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024 - Kindergarten visits are complete, PD planning for Reportfolios in Edsby is in progress May 2024 - Meetings with Kindergarten teachers regarding Reportfolios on Edsby are in progress Nov. 28th K teachers have chosen a platform either Edsby or Seesaw. Teachers have been supported with their platform of choice. Reportfolio's are complete and ready to be discussed at Student-led conferences this term. May 14 - K Reportfolios will move to Edsby 2024 - 2025 school year |
Completed |
Communicating openly and clearly |
The Director of Education will recognize one teacher and one staff member monthly through the Teacher and Staff Recognition program. |
Quintin Robertson |
Quintin Robertson |
Nov 30, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
This goal shifted, and we recognized staff with the Featured Staff program during the year. |
On-Target |
Communicating openly and clearly
|
Review the student led conference model to improve family engagement. |
Shaune Beatty Mick Parmar Amanda Kornaga |
Shaune Beatty Mick Parmar Amanda Kornaga |
Oct 18, 2023 | Aug 23, 2024 |
There was a variety of setting for conferences. Some of these were traditional in nature. For convenience, some were completed via telephone conversations. Others were completed with an engagement and conference hybrid evening. Schools held different formats of engagement including PreK and K as well as whole school events. Sessions also included parents, community, and in at least one case an inter-generation event with seniors in the community. |
On-Target |
Forming partnerships to support GSSD’s priority areas | |||||||
Forming partnerships to support GSSD's priority areas |
Through partnership with SASFI and Heritage Saskatchewan, explore the possibility of hosting a regional science fair and/or a regional heritage fair in GSSD |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers Kendra Helfrich |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2025 |
May 2024: Kendra attended the Regina Regional Heritage Fair to learn more about hosting the Fair and the judging process. April 2024: Sara Campbell has connected with Jim Langen, the Program Coordinator for SASFI to explore opportunities for funding as well as spots at the provincial winners' showcase this fall. Information is being gathered about other science fairs being held in GSSD (e.g., KCI Grade 9.) Tentative planning is underway for a regional fair in the spring of 2025 with the support of SASFI. Kendra and Kristen are planning to attend and judge at the Regina Regional Heritage Fair on May 16 (if not impacted by sanctions) through contact with Katherine Gilks at Heritage Sask and Juanita Redekopp-McKeown at Regina Public Schools. March 2024 - GSSD has connected with the provincial science fair network and attended the provincial science meeting on Nov. 29. Funding has been received to support local fairs in GSSD this year. Sara Campbell has volunteered to sit on a regional fair planning committee for next year. Kendra, Kristen, and Susan plan to attend the Regina Regional Heritage Fair on May 16. |
On-Target |
Forming partnerships to support GSSD's priority areas |
Partner with RDIEC to create additional career spotlights, host a minimum of one live student event, and provide career education support to schools |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers Mike Haczkewicz |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024: The THINK Events were successful this year. We are working in conjunction with Suncrest College, RDIEC, and SaskDLC to further increase Career Education Opportunities for GSSD Students in 2024-25. Work is also being done on a classroom presentation for students in grade 7-9. May 2024: 89 students registered for the 'THINK Health' Event that was held at Suncrest Trades & Technology. Health Professional spotlight and Career Cruising took place over lunch. Students were rotated through four of five presentations where they took part in some hands-on activities: nursing, therapies, medical lab sciences, emergency services, and diagnostics. Meeting held with Grain Millers about doing a series of Career Spotlights. Plans in the works for 'THINK Business - October,' and 'THINK Law Enforcement - February.' April 2024: 54 student attended "Think Ag." 53 students are registered for "Think Trades." One Career Spotlight completed (Benny Walchuk), and two additional spotlights planned (scaffolder and cafeteria manager.) In the process of planning additional spotlights with Grain Millers. A myBlueprint actualization survey was created and administered to all schools with Grade 7-12 and classroom supports are beginning (Norquay, Saltcoats, etc.) Possibility of linking RDIEC Youtube channel to myBlueprint home screen. March 2024: Four student events have been planned (Think Trucking, Think Ag, Think Trades, Think Health.) Career Spotlights being completed (e.g., Benny Walchuk.) Supports being provided to schools via myBlueprint, etc. |
On-Target |
Forming partnerships to support GSSD's priority areas |
The Indigenous Advisory Committee is to build relationship and will meet quarterly in 2023-24 to developing processes and procedures within Good Spirit School Division based on cultural responsiveness and inclusion to reduce barriers and create opportunities for Indigenous students. |
Angella |
Angella Pinay, Quintin Robertson, Andrew Quewezance |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
IAC meetings: Oct. 25/23 Jan 31/24 Apr 24/24 June 12/24 |
Completed |
Forming partnerships to support GSSD's priority areas |
The Indigenous Shared Services Initiative will continue to support the “Inspiring Success” Policy and work towards high quality teaching and learning. GSSD/YTC GSSD/The Key |
Angella Pinay |
Angella Pinay/Bryant Cote/Dustin Brass |
2023-09-01 | 2024-06-28 |
YTC/GSSD Steering Committee Meetings: Sept. 20/23, Oct. 26/23, January 30/24, March 21/24, April 17/24, May 24/24 June 7/24 (sanctions)
The Key/GSSD Oct 27/23 Nov 7/23 & As needed.
High Cost meetings: Apr 22/24 |
Completed |
Priority Area | Goal/Work Plan(s) | Lead | Most Responsible Person/People | Start Date | Completion Date | Progress Update | Status Update |
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Upholding clear, high-quality Board of Education Policies | |||||||
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy | |||||||
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Newly reviewed Administrative Procedures will be posted to the GSSD portal for feedback from all GSSD staff. Once reviewed, APs will be posted the website to ensure up-to-date and transparent procedures for the public and staff. |
Lauren Denysek |
Lauren Denysek |
Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | Completed | |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Facilities to focus on maintenance planner where Preventative Maintenance events are scheduled and assigned. Technicians are scheduled to PM events and Service Requests within AssetPlanner. |
Keith Gervais |
Pat Morrison |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Sept 26, 2023 - Facilities continues to evolve the preventative maintenance service. This goes hand in hand with AssetPlanner, specifically service requests and scheduling which we made significant improvement on this past year which will help us greatly in the setup of our PM program. |
On-Target |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
To develop and implement an effective Racism and Bias administrative procedure with an approach that creates shared ownership for GSSD that enhances the educational experience and well-being of students , staff and the community.
As part of this work, AP 170 - Workplace Harassment also needed updating and was addressed. |
Angella Pinay |
Angella Pinay & Kyla Christiansen |
Oct 02, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
It has been identified that AP 170 Personal, Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment (Updated September 2011) will need to be updated alongside the building of this AP so that there is appropriate alignment and process.
Shared initial draft with GSSD Indigenous Advisory Committee on April 24 and with the Indigenous Education Team on May 1st. It was well-received at both tables. |
Completed |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
To develop and implement an effective Elder and Knowledge Keeper engagement administrative procedure with an approach that creates shared ownership for GSSD that enhances the educational experience and well-being of students , staff and the community. |
Angella Pinay |
Angella Pinay |
Oct 02, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Shared initial draft with GSSD Indigenous Advisory Committee on January 31, 2024 and with the Indigenous Education Team on February 7, 2024 |
Completed |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Develop an AP for Indigenous Membership/citizenship verification for recruitment for Indigenous designated positions. |
Angella Pinay |
Angella Pinay |
Apr 24, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
It was identified at the Indigenous Advisory Committee in April 2024 that there is a need to have a policy in place for GSSD positions that are designated for Indigenous Peoples where verification of Indigenous ancestry can be requested. Work has begin to develop this AP and completion of this will occur in the 2024-25 school year. |
On-Target |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
The following AP's have been identified as ready to review:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kerrilyn Trost Susan Robertson Kristen Myers |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
June 2024 Development of EAL AP. 363 Student Led Conferences May 2024 The following APs have been through the review process and are now posted on the GSSD website:
Jan. 2024
Oct 30
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Completed |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Develop a cluster of work-based learning APs and forms including Volunteerism |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers Mike Haczkewicz |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
May 2024: New AP's are now in the process of being integrated into the 'working documents' of the Career Education Liaison for the 2024-25 school year. April 2024: APs for Special Project Credit, Apprenticeship, and associated transportation APs have been updated. New APs have been created and posted for feedback for Work-Based Learning, Dual Credit, and Volunteerism. A series of forms and appendices have been created and posted for feedback to accompany the Work-Based Learning, Apprenticeship, Special Project Credit, and Volunteerism APs. |
Completed |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
The Student Services Team will develop an Inclusive Education AP (policies and procedures) |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Val Ruf Jackie Spencer Cindy van Eeden |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jan 31, 2025 |
SSCs will meet with LW to discuss in May/June 2024 |
Deferred |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Revise and update the GSSD assessment AP to align with the new “Supporting Student Assessment in Saskatchewan” provincial document
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Kristen Myers Kendra Helfrich Susan Robertson |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 15, 2025 |
May 2024: Handbook updates have been deferred to 2024-25 School Year. April 2024: New Assessment AP (281) is complete. AP 218 (Secondary Credit Options) has been revised and posted for feedback. Assessment PD related to the new AP was provided to all administrators on March 8 and to KCI staff on March 7. January, 2024: AP has been completed and posted to the website Dec 7, 2023 - feedback from Ed Council was incorporated into the draft AP and draft was submitted to Ed Council for next steps. Dec 6, 2023 - draft of AP 281 shared at Large Group Ed Council for consideration and feedback. Prior to this meeting, feedback was collected from Curriculum, Digital and Student Services Consultants. |
On-Target |
Maintaining transparent, high-quality administrative procedures aligned with Board policy |
Review and update all job descriptions within Learning Services to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities. |
Lisa Wotherspoon HR |
Learning Services Team |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
May 2024 EA, LT, PPEP Job Descriptions updated. January 2024 Curriculum and Student Services consultant job descriptions have been updated and uploaded to the website.
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On-Target |
Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success | |||||||
Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success. |
Ensure the myBluePrint Course Descriptions are available for students and teachers to use. |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Shawn Kostiuk Mike Haczkewicz Jhonnette Derkatch |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
March 2024 - Course descriptions have been collected and reviewed. Additional work to refine so we are ready for upload. June 12, 2024 - Meeting with Grad Coaches to review this year and set the stage for next year. |
On-Target |
Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success |
Collaborate with the SSC (Val) to assist 30 teachers including Learning Leads in implementing Blended Learning techniques, thereby promoting differentiated instruction, and active and engaged learning within the classroom. Action:
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley Shawn Kostiuk Val Ruf |
Sep 01, 2023 | May 23, 2024 |
Blended Learning PD with KCI, CPS, NOR, MAC, YRH, INV, SAL, EHS, MCS scheduled for Feb. 15. Day 2 professional development - May 23. Introduce Edsby Support Group Micro-course (TBD) June |
On-Target |
Focusing on educational approaches that prioritize student success |
Select schools will participate in a "pilot" for the Lexia Power Up reading intervention program. |
Susan Robertson |
Cindy van Eeden Val Ruf Jackie Spencer |
2024-05-12 | 2024-12-20 |
June 2024 Schools have had select students utilize the platform. We have monitored growth and progress. Criteria will be built with 50 licenses purchased and to be distributed in 2024-2025. |
On-Target |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community | |||||||
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Technology and Facilities to work collaboratively on VOIP system projects. All schools will have a functional and reliable phone and intercom system. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak Patrick Morrison |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | On-Target | |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Technology to provide more tailored and GSSD applicable Cybersecurity Awareness Training. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | Completed | |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Technology will trial software to allow schools to monitor student computer use. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 | Completed | |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Technology will implement a more efficient and reliable email system by moving our email system entirely to the cloud. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
Sep 05, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | Completed | |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
The Library Team will work with the curriculum team to purchase resources to support high quality, culturally relevant instruction (focus on T&R, EAL, SEL, etc.) |
Lisa Wotherspoon |
Susan Robertson Sheila Tillman
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Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Oct. 11th, 24 -titles for the Gr. 4 book club have been ordered. Indigenous titles, Willow Awards, sample titles for Gr. 9 dialogic. Susan will share this again at Consultant meeting. Sept. 5th, 2024 Purchasing will begin and budget established to share with curriculum team.
*June, 2024 Continue with this purchasing into the near year. Budget allotment; priorities with curriculum team. May 14th, 2024 A report will be generated to reflect on the purchasing this year. April 30th, 2024 High School and middle years resources purchased.
March 19th, 2024 Remaining budget potentially spent on Indigenous inquiry resources. SEL resource through Pearson. Jan. 15th, 2024 Continued collaboration with consultants to spend the remainder of the budget. Resources aligning with work plans, curriculum etc. Nov. 28th Orders have been made for several areas (science, T&R, EAL, literacy) Budgets have been allotted for various areas.
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On-Target |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Support coding in K-12 classrooms
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Lisa Wotherspoon |
Michelle Morley Shawn Kostiuk |
Sep 01, 2023 | Jun 28, 2024 |
November 29, 2023 - SaskCode online workshop. Movement to include AI in coding. April 23, 2024 - Received updated information from SaskCode. June 12, 2024 - meeting with Logix re: 2024-2025 startup and more information on coding/robotics.
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On-Target |
Allocating resources to improve experiences for students, staff, and the community |
Technology will work with Facilities and Administrators to centralize fax services rather than each school having their own. |
Keith Gervais |
Jonas Prysliak |
2023-09-05 | 2024-08-30 |