HIGH PRAIRIE SCHOOL DIVISION

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The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of education delivery in our province. K-12 curriculum has not been traditionally presented to learners remotely. This is not stopping our staff from continuing to meet the guidelines for continuing K to 12 student learning while in-school classes are cancelled due to COVID-19. Learning at all grade levels is continuing.

On Saturday, March 28 Alberta Education announced a change in funding for all K-12 school authorities. The change was identified as a 51% reduction to each school authority’s total transportation funding for April, May, and June and a 14% reduction in the Base Instruction Grant for May and June. Substitute teachers, educational assistants, support staff, and bus drivers are all funded out of those grants.

Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic including resources for staff and parents

High Prairie School Division is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. Access to High Prairie School Division playground equipment at all schools is prohibited as a precautionary step to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The High Prairie School Division Board of met via Zoom on Wednesday, March 18, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Trustees approved the consent agenda and proceeded with the rest of the meeting.