June 21, 2023, Board Meeting Highlights

Additional details and full reports from the June 21, 2023, Board Meeting can be found in the Agenda Package.

Locally Approved Courses

Superintendent Reagan Weeks explained that Prairie Rose would like board approval for several locally developed courses that would allow PRPS students to access additional credits in courses they were already participating in based on the learning outcomes. These courses have been designed by teachers in the province and approved for use by Alberta Education. The Board of Trustees approved locally developed courses:

• Design Thinking for Innovation 15, 25 and 35
• Engineering and Design 15
• Fire Rescue Services 15
• Capstone 25 and 35
• Social Emotional Wellbeing 15
• Social Skills 15
• Speech and Debate 15, 25 and 35 

Occupational Health and Safety Accountability Report

Health and Safety Coordinator Derek Beck presented the 2022-2023 Occupational Health and Safety Report for information. Report highlights include an update on the division’s emergency response planning program (Hour Zero), new legislation implications to PRPS, staff training and development, the AHS ARTSSN program and an overview of reported injuries during the year. It was shared that half of all the student injuries reported occurred on the playground, and 101 resulted from falls or collisions. A total of 11 adult injuries were reported, with the majority also related to slips and falls. The full report can be found in the June 21, 2023, Board Meeting Agenda package.

Inclusive Learning Services Accountability Report

Superintendent Reagan Weeks presented the Inclusive Learning Services Report on behalf of Director of Student Services Camille Quinton. The budget for student services and support during the 2022-2023 school year was $4,965,159. It was shared that PRPS has 415 coded students, 579 English language learners and 97 self-identified FNMI students. Most students with severe codes have severe communication delays or require severe physical/medical support, while mild-moderate codes are primarily for mild/moderate communication delays or learning disabilities. A breakdown of specialized support staffing was shared. This includes inclusive learning teachers, speech-language pathologists, therapy assistants, a school psychologist, behaviour supports, Family School Liaison Workers, a teacher for the visually impaired, and contracted occupational and physical therapy hours. Caseload statistics and services provided to students throughout the year were also provided. The full report can be found in the June 21, 2023, Board Meeting Agenda package.