One of the key strengths of ASBA’s Board of Directors lies in its diversity of perspectives and experiences. Representing members across different regions, demographics, and educational priorities, each Director brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.This diversity ensures that ASBA’s advocacy decisions made at the provincial level are informed by the local realities of members. Advocacy is a critical component of ASBA’s work, with far-reaching impacts across local, provincial and federal levels. Fostering positive relationships with government through engagement and crosscollaboration, ASBA’s efforts are focused on the creation of tools and supports to empower members in engaging with government – being mindful of local context - ensuring ongoing effective government relations. Initiatives include MLA Breakfasts to provide an opportunity to connect directly with government, advocacy sessions featuring a panel of experts to build collective knowledge and understanding, and ministerial engagements which ensure the voice of members is heard and reflected in all emerging education priorities. Additionally, high-quality professional learning and development is delivered both in-person and virtually for all members, providing a range of modalities to learn about timely and relevant topics. DRIVING COMMUNITY VOICE AND INNOVATION: RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BOARDS ASBA members play a crucial role in fostering rich programs, innovative approaches and diverse offerings within Alberta’s schools, preparing students for success in an increasingly competitive global environment. Members curate diverse educational experiences, from STEM initiatives and arts programs to career-focused pathways and extracurricular activities. Recognizing the importance of staying ahead of the curve, ASBA and its members are pushing forward innovation. In April of 2024, ASBA established its Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (IAI) Committee – a strategic initiative aimed at creating guidance 344 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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