Governance

Governance Tab HTL

Assurance Framework

Domain Five

Governance

Goal

To create and support a shared vision that aligns to local and provincial legislation, and fiscal management practices focusing on program delivery fostering success for all students based on a continuous improvement cycle.

Outcomes

  • Engage students and their families, staff and community members in the creation and ongoing implementation of a shared vision for student success.
  • Manage and allocate financial resources in the interests of ensuring student success, in alignment with system goals and priorities and in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and disclosure requirements.
  • Support relevant curriculum and programs, clearly articulated and designed for implementation within local contexts.
  • Develop and employ a cycle of evidence-based continuous improvement to inform ongoing planning and priority setting, and to build capacity.

Primary Strategies

 
  • Continue to invest in training and resources for 12 identified program areas by staff (literacy, numeracy, ESL, religion, inclusive education, FNMI, music, makerspace, Little Steps, Kindergarten, science and physical education).
  • Virtual monthly school newsletter.
  • Digital Signage to advertise school events.
  • Registration promotional plan revised and added to increase community awareness of Little Steps & Kindergarten programs.

Ongoing Strategies

 
  • Developing partnerships with local businesses and post-secondary educational institutions to enhance program offering throughout the communities.
  • Celebrating and recognizing student and staff accomplishments. 
  • Open House event & Parent/Teacher Interviews to establish parent-teacher relationships and open communication.
  • Media Lead Teacher given lead time to create engaging and informative graphics, videos and update school website.
  • AEA Survey reminders sent to parents to increase participation.
  • School events and reminders posted on school social media accounts.
  • "Parent Weekly News" schedule posted on school social media accounts.
  • Class/team remind accounts used to send out reminders to parents.
  • PowerSchool usage for easy access to assignment completion, grades, and teacher feedback for parents.
  • PAT information packages sent to parents.

Performance Measures

 

Domain Five Local Performance Measures:

  •  Monthly School Council attendance
  • Student Gr 4-6 Q6 My school gives me a chance to volunteer and help others 94% Yes - Goal 96%
  • Student Gr 7-9 Q8 How satisfied are you with the opportunities to be involved in volunteer work and community service 85% very satisfied or satisfied - Goal 90%
  • Teacher Q37 How satisfied are you with the school Division being a good place to teach, learn, and grow 87% satisfied - Goal 90%
  • Parent Q34 How satisfied are you that East Central Alberta Catholic Schools are good places for children to learn and grow 100% very satisfied or satisfied - Goal 100%

Domain Five Province Performance Measures:

  • Parent Involvement 79.5% Province, 75.3% CK - Goal 80%
  • Number of parents completing the Alberta Assurance Feedback Surveys
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