The Board of Trustees advocates for public education and supports the best interests of students across the CBE.
As part of this work, Trustees engage with constituents, share information with elected officials and government representatives, and advocate both individually as a Board and collectively through the Alberta School Boards Association.
Learn more about our priorities below.
Priorities
The Board of Trustees continues to advocate for education funding to keep pace with escalating student enrolment and rising costs, and the building of critically needed new learning spaces.
Ongoing Need for Learning Spaces
On March 17, the Board of Trustees approved the 2027-2030 Three-Year School Capital Plan , requesting 27 projects for new and modernized learning spaces across Calgary. We believe public schools are the heart of a community. Right now, most CBE schools are full and new schools are still needed. Our goal is for generations of students to attend a school close to home, learn alongside neighbours in modern learning spaces and avoid long bus rides.
Previous Advocacy Efforts
Trustees are committed to success for all learners and continue to work with government to provide input on budget, transportation challenges and other priorities that support students and public education.
Governance Policies
The Board’s advocacy activities are directed by Board policies:
- Governance Policy 3.2 states that the Board advocates for the organisation and the students it serves.
- Governance Policy 3.3 states that the Board will Initiate and maintain constructive two-way dialogue with students, employees, parents and the citizens as a means to engage all stakeholders in the work of the Board and the organisation.
Printable Advocacy Documents
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Contact Your MLA
We encourage you to share any concerns you may have with your MLA. Find your MLA using the Legislative Assembly of Alberta tool.
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