Board Meeting Highlights – June 16

It was a reflective and celebratory evening as trustees and leadership shared highlights from a successful school year.  Congratulations to Ava Michaluk, Tanner Humniski, and Paisley Abuda, the recipients of the Kim Jonasson Memorial Scholarship.  

✨ Trustee Mosher spoke about the emotional scholarship presentation, noting the incredible turnout and the enduring legacy of Kim Jonasson.

👏 Trustee Auer celebrated the outstanding work of Gibby Finnbogason and his team, completing over 600 projects this school year!

📊 Trustee Yorga expressed pride in the annual committee summaries, describing them as a true reflection of the board’s hard work and dedication.

✅ Trustee Kohler echoed this sentiment, highlighting the strength of the committee work.

🎒 Superintendent Hill shared appreciation for the board’s efforts, with special recognition for the Advocacy Committee’s “PowerPoint in the Pocket” initiative—equipping trustees to share highlights of the division’s story in the community over the summer.

• Maintaining a lower mill rate than neighbouring divisions
• Successfully transitioning Grade 7 & 8 students into the high school setting
• Students reporting greater variety of learning opportunities and a strong sense of safety in their new school

🤝 Trustee Helgason reflected on the strong sense of synergy across the division this year.

💬 Trustee Davies closed with gratitude—thanking fellow trustees and the Superintendent’s Department for their dedication, and expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Board Chair.

Together, these highlights showcase a year of collaboration, innovation, and student success. 🌟