Education Act. Each board is generally comprised of between 5-10 individual trustees who are elected by, and accountable to, the communities they serve. Collectively, they are responsible for over $7 billion of public funds and represent over 700,000 students in rural, urban and metro communities. Alberta’s education system consistently ranks among the top internationally. Recognizing that Albertans, as taxpayers, have a vested interest in having a high-quality education system, boards advocate to prioritize education and address the growing and complex needs of students. Each board is a member of Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) – a province-wide association supporting and building the capacity of its members, including advice and training in leadership, professional development, governance and advocacy. ASBA provides a balanced viewpoint and advocates on behalf of members to government. The result is unparalleled diversity and choice for Alberta families. It’s something ASBA has been doing for 117 years. EMPOWERING MEMBERS: ASBA’S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL GOVERNANCE Founded in 1907, ASBA’s vision is to empower exceptional governance through a member-driven 2023-2026 Strategic Plan that guide’s ASBA’s work. “Alberta School Boards Association positions locallyelected school boards as the leaders on educational matters,” said Marilyn Dennis, President of ASBA. “Through the execution of our Strategic Plan, we strengthen members’ ability to govern, elevate the value and expertise of ASBA and members, and impact all decisions related to education.” Driving the Strategic Plan, and overseeing the business and affairs of the Association, are 13 trustee Board of Directors. Appointed by members, they are ambassadors for ASBA, trusteeship and public education. At the helm of the Association since 2018 is Dr. Vivian Abboud, serving as Chief Executive Officer, implementing the Strategic Plan while positioning ASBA as a strategic and influential organization. Marilyn Dennis (ASBA President) and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, PhD, ECA, (Minister of Education). 343 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10 ALBERTA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
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