Board of Trustees Appoints New Superintendent of Schools
The Board of Trustees of Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools has received Ministerial Approval to appoint Peter Barron as its new Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1, 2020. Peter comes to Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools with many years’ experience in Alberta public education. He is a well-prepared forward-thinker who is innovative and loves taking on educational and administrative challenges.
View: Media Release April 21, 2020
Transportation Services September 2020
The Board of Trustees reviewed transportation services for the 2020-2021 school year. Trustees approved a number of bus route efficiencies and eliminations that will result in cost reductions. Based on these changes average ride times will improve and there will be fewer pickups prior to 7:00 a.m.
Also, in an effort to enhance student safety, Trustees approved a plan to install GPS, interior cameras and stop arms cameras on every bus over the next three years.
Transportation fee rates for the 2020-2021 school year will remain the same as the 2019-2020 school year.
Budget Forecast
The 2019-2020 Approved Budget originally reflected an annual operational deficit of $2 million; but it is anticipated that the actual deficit will be closer to $1.6 million.
View: Board Meeting Highlights April 28, 2020
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