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Education Act delay is a very good thing.
I was very pleased to hear the news today that Minister Eggen is delaying the proclamation of the Education Act and would encourage him to do so indefinitely. Personally, I have always felt that the idea of a wholesale new Education Act felt to me like a more politically motivated exercise on the...
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I was very pleased to hear the news today that Minister Eggen is delaying the proclamation of the Education Act and would encourage him to do so indefinitely. Personally, I have always felt that the idea of a wholesale new Education Act felt to me like a more politically motivated exercise on the...
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Aloha! pt. 2: Is the ASEBP a service of the ASBA? If not, why is ASBA membership required to access health plan services?
Once again questioned about transparency and expenditures, the ASBA tried to distance themselves and deny responsibility for the actions of the ASEBP: Alberta School Boards Association vice-president Mary Martin said the benefits plan is an independent organization that should make its own decisi...
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Once again questioned about transparency and expenditures, the ASBA tried to distance themselves and deny responsibility for the actions of the ASEBP: Alberta School Boards Association vice-president Mary Martin said the benefits plan is an independent organization that should make its own decisi...
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Aloha! Why are ASBA-appointed ASEBP board members going to Hawaii, where else are they traveling and how much are they paying themselves with our public education dollars?
These are simple questions, but thus far have been met with silence— or worse— resistance and hand-washing from the ASBA Board of Directors— the body who appoints these same trustees. The ASBA leadership has told us that they consider the ASEBP “to be a service of the ASBA” and contin...
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These are simple questions, but thus far have been met with silence— or worse— resistance and hand-washing from the ASBA Board of Directors— the body who appoints these same trustees. The ASBA leadership has told us that they consider the ASEBP “to be a service of the ASBA” and contin...
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Public Dollars Should Remain in Public Schools
With the review of the Education Act, now is the time for Premier Notley and her cabinet to ensure that public tax dollars are not being used to subsidize private schools and charter schools. I support the elimination of public subsidies to private schools immediately. But if the Minister isnR...
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With the review of the Education Act, now is the time for Premier Notley and her cabinet to ensure that public tax dollars are not being used to subsidize private schools and charter schools. I support the elimination of public subsidies to private schools immediately. But if the Minister isnR...
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Celebrating English Language Learners through lessons on Winter
Last week at the Edmonton Public Board Meeting we heard a presentation from our administration, our schools, and our students about helping students who are English language learners (ELL) be successful in Edmonton Public Schools. Edmonton Public Schools is committed to providing welcoming, safe,...
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Last week at the Edmonton Public Board Meeting we heard a presentation from our administration, our schools, and our students about helping students who are English language learners (ELL) be successful in Edmonton Public Schools. Edmonton Public Schools is committed to providing welcoming, safe,...
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Can a School Board leave the ASBA?
On Monday, the Edmonton Public School Board invites the 61 member school boards of the Alberta School Boards Association to restore school board choice in membership. We have put forward an emergent ammendment for discussion, requesting that our employee health plan (the Alberta School Employees ...
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On Monday, the Edmonton Public School Board invites the 61 member school boards of the Alberta School Boards Association to restore school board choice in membership. We have put forward an emergent ammendment for discussion, requesting that our employee health plan (the Alberta School Employees ...
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Eleven education issues I expect to hit the news (fall 2015)
In a few weeks summer holidays will come to an end and the hallways of our schools will be filled with little feet once again. September always feels like the new year for me. As a citizen and education advocate, I often get asked about what the “hot issues” will be this fall. This i...
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In a few weeks summer holidays will come to an end and the hallways of our schools will be filled with little feet once again. September always feels like the new year for me. As a citizen and education advocate, I often get asked about what the “hot issues” will be this fall. This i...
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Alberta Needs A Wellness Foundation
I believe our province needs to shift our healthcare system towards a greater focus on disease prevention. I also believe that prevention efforts must focus on our most formative years: the early years and our K-12 education system. Healthy children grow up to be healthy Albertans. There is only ...
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I believe our province needs to shift our healthcare system towards a greater focus on disease prevention. I also believe that prevention efforts must focus on our most formative years: the early years and our K-12 education system. Healthy children grow up to be healthy Albertans. There is only ...
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Celebrating EPSB and Metro School Board Advocacy
I’m excited for the Edmonton Public School Board to further strengthen our relationship with the Metro School Boards Group (MSBG) next year. This is easily the biggest “bang for our buck” advocacy relationship for EPSB. Together, we amplify the voices of our communities while en...
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I’m excited for the Edmonton Public School Board to further strengthen our relationship with the Metro School Boards Group (MSBG) next year. This is easily the biggest “bang for our buck” advocacy relationship for EPSB. Together, we amplify the voices of our communities while en...
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Edmonton Public Schools to debate leaving the Alberta School Boards’ Association
(This post copied from June 23rd Highlights blog post) Our next EPSB board Meeting is September 8th. We will certainly have a very busy year ahead! One of the first items on our agenda will be discussions about provincial advocacy and what the place of the Edmonton Public School Board is within v...
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(This post copied from June 23rd Highlights blog post) Our next EPSB board Meeting is September 8th. We will certainly have a very busy year ahead! One of the first items on our agenda will be discussions about provincial advocacy and what the place of the Edmonton Public School Board is within v...
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Highlights from The June 23rd Board Meeting
It was a jam-packed board meeting and thank you to everyone who attended. We will have a very busy fall, but until then, enjoy the summer holidays! Highlights The final Board meeting of the 2014-2015 school year concluded last night. I was pleased that the board voted to support my motion on camp...
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It was a jam-packed board meeting and thank you to everyone who attended. We will have a very busy fall, but until then, enjoy the summer holidays! Highlights The final Board meeting of the 2014-2015 school year concluded last night. I was pleased that the board voted to support my motion on camp...
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Resignation Letter as Vice-President Alberta School Boards’ Association
From: Michael Janz Date: Fri, May 29, 2015 at 11:48 AM Subject: Letter of Resignation as Vice-President ASBA Dear Board Chairs and School Board Trustees: Re: Letter of Resignation as Vice-President ASBA It is with great concern and regret that I this letter to you. Effective immediately, I resign...
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From: Michael Janz Date: Fri, May 29, 2015 at 11:48 AM Subject: Letter of Resignation as Vice-President ASBA Dear Board Chairs and School Board Trustees: Re: Letter of Resignation as Vice-President ASBA It is with great concern and regret that I this letter to you. Effective immediately, I resign...
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I support banning corporate and union donations and municipal campaign finance reform.
On Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 I will move two motions to request that the Edmonton Public School Board add our voice to a chorus of other voices calling for campaign finance reform at the municipal level. Recommendation 1) That the board grant waiver of notice of motion to consider recommendation #2...
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On Tuesday June 23rd, 2015 I will move two motions to request that the Edmonton Public School Board add our voice to a chorus of other voices calling for campaign finance reform at the municipal level. Recommendation 1) That the board grant waiver of notice of motion to consider recommendation #2...
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Alberta School Boards should support a tax on sugary drinks.
On April 7th, the Edmonton Public School Board will be debating adding their support to the growing number of organizations calling for a fifty cents per litre added tax on Sugar-added beverages. It is further requested that these additional revenues (conservatively estimated at $168 million per ...
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On April 7th, the Edmonton Public School Board will be debating adding their support to the growing number of organizations calling for a fifty cents per litre added tax on Sugar-added beverages. It is further requested that these additional revenues (conservatively estimated at $168 million per ...
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It was an honor to serve the Edmonton Public Library
Sadly, May 2015 concludes my service as a Trustee on the Edmonton Public Library Board. For the past six years (a two-year term renewed to a maximum of three consecutive terms) I have served as a community member in supporting policy governance for one undoubtedly one of the finest libraries in A...
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Sadly, May 2015 concludes my service as a Trustee on the Edmonton Public Library Board. For the past six years (a two-year term renewed to a maximum of three consecutive terms) I have served as a community member in supporting policy governance for one undoubtedly one of the finest libraries in A...
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