Our School - School Board

The role of the Board is that of involvement in the governance of the school. This means taking part in the shaping and monitoring of the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions. In addition, other functions are specified in the legislation. This is separate from the role of school management. This is the responsibility of the principal and involves educational leadership and the effective day-to-day administration, supervision and control of the school and its staff.

The main functions of an IPS school board?

  • Endorse the school’s Delivery and Performance Agreement (DPA) which is signed by the Principal, school board Chair and Director General
  • Endorse the schools Business Plan (and receive updates on our progress of the business plan)
  • Endorse the annual school report, school budget and student performance targets.
  • May be surveyed by the principal as part of their Professional Review process).
  • Are involved in the 3 year independent review of the school’s performance, and are privy to both the draft and final report of that review.

We also may:

  • survey to determine the satisfaction levels of parents, staff and students
  • endorse the financial arrangements funding school objectives, priorities and directions
  • formulate codes of conduct for students, including dress code
  • approve charges, contributions and personal use items (booklists)
  • promote the school in the community
  • Approve advertising/sponsorship arrangements (under DOE Policy)
  • take part in the selection of, but not the appointment of, a new principal, when a vacancy arises.
  • provide advice on religious education
  • write nominations for awards or grants
  • coordinate staff recognition awards
  • Contribute school board information to the
  • school’s website
  • represent the school at community meetings or
  • functions

 

2017 School Board Members:

 

Principal:                    Corie Lobwein 

Parent Rep:                        Kate Morrison (Chairperon) 

Parent Rep:                 Nadine Eva 

Parent Rep:                        Clayton Dennis (Vice Chairperson) 

Staff Rep:                            Trish Henderson (Secretary) 

Staff Rep:                    Kirsten Smith

Staff Rep:                    Deb Mallard

Community Rep:        Tracey Treloar

Community Rep:        Jennifer Lake