Posted on 2026-05-12 15:41:55.356 +0000 UTC
The High Prairie School Division Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. After acceptance of the agenda, the meeting progressed through the agenda items.
The Board received two delegations. The first was a parent delegation regarding transportation services. The second was an update from the Technology Department on the necessary work required to maintain technology services in the Division.
Trustees then reviewed the quote for the replacement of technology hardware.
Superintendent Marran spoke to the next item, the use of the berm east of the HPSD central office. The Town of High Prairie representative met with HPSD administration regarding the use of the berm. HPSD’s insurance has stated that, regardless of usage, lease, or otherwise stated, HPSD would still be liable for any damages or injuries sustained.
Trustees reviewed both the draft HPSD Student Assessment and Achievement Handbook and the draft Strategic Plan containing the proposed Board priorities.
The Board reviewed the selection of a new date for a meeting with Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. Trustees also discussed the opportunities to meet with more stakeholders in the coming years.
Alberta Education and Childcare responded to the list of books that were removed from schools; they confirmed with HPSD that several books removed by HPSD did not meet the requirements for removal from school libraries.
Board Policy 8 - Board Operations and its Appendices received third and final reading.
The Board approved the purchase of a vehicle for the HPSD mobile lab. They also approved the purchase of tools for the mobile lab.
Trustees further approved the purchase of pilings for the vertical farm.
Georges P. Vanier School’s international trip received approval in principle.
Trustees reviewed the revised HPSD Board Advocacy Plan. The plan was downsized to one point to reflect the changes brought about by proposed Bill 25.
The Board received and accepted the Superintendent’s Report and the Finance Report.
Trustee Henkel requested to discuss correspondence on the sponsorship package for the upcoming High Prairie Pow-Wow. The Board motioned to sponsor the Pow-Wow as has been done in the past, in the amount of $2,000.
The open meeting was then adjourned for the day.