FINAL EICS Board Highlights Sept 2014

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Elk Island Catholic Schools
Board of Trustees’ Highlights
Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2014
Division Mandate & Work Plan 2014-2015
ElCS’ Board of Trustees received the Division’s Mandate & Work Plan from Superintendent, Michael Hauptman.
Aligned with the faith theme, Joyful Hearts - Sharing the Good News, the Plan identifies Division Priorities to ensure
continuous improvement of faith formation and meaningful, engaging learning experiences for all students.
“Over the past two years, we have worked towards a heightened model of service and assurance that supports the
Board’s direction of faith and continuous growth,” explained Hauptman. “We have moved from being managers to
leaders and facilitators of service and change. Our continued success requires us to reflect and celebrate what is
working, to engage our teams in what needs improvement and to communicate clearly with all stakeholders.”
The Mandate & Work Plan includes six key points as follows:
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As a leader in the service of all stakeholders within the EICS community, I will provide a faith focused and service-based
model within all areas of my responsibility.
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That it is clearly stated in all plans the goals and actions that we are in alignment with the goals of faith formed
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That assurance will be provided through our plans through the Superintendent to the Board and stakeholders.
Communication that is transparent and timely will be included in our plan for success.
That we define the supports and resources required to be successful in alignment with the “Essential Conditions for
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continuous improvement.
Implementation” that include; shared vision, leadership, research & evidence, resources, staff growth, time, and
community engagement.
That we outline the format and structure that is to be used for the co-creation of our plans.
Establishing Focus: Joyful Hearts ... Sharing the Good News !
A key component of the Mandate & Work Plan is our theme Joyful Hearts - Sharing
the Good News. Superintendent Hauptman presented Establishing Focus, the
strategic blueprint that will guide our efforts as a faith-filled learning community
towards continuous improvement for the benefit of our students.
Establishing Focus identifies the key tools and tactics by which we will:
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serve students through the actualization of Inspiring Education, our call to action
empower employees through a culture of supportive relationships
engage the community
continuously improve to maximize service delivery to stakeholders
J.E.S. US News Celebrates Inaugural Launch
At Faith Opening Day on August 29, EICS staff watched the inaugural launch of the J.E.S. US News. “It’s where
we share The Good News 24/7, 365 days a year,” explains co-host, Mike Evangelico (aka Superintendent Hauptman).
Throughout the school year, the J.E.S. US News will feature Evangelico, along with co-host Shawn Saintly (aka
Deputy Superintendent, Shawn Haggarty) sharing good news stories from schools and locations across the Division.
Due to widespread popularity, the J.E.S. US News has established its own channel on YouTube. To tune in,
please visit our website at www.eics.ab.ca and click on J.E.S. US News.
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Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2014
EICS’ Board of Trustees
REAL Foundation Update
Since 2001, the REAL Foundation (Religious Activities for Life)
has sponsored a wide variety of opportunities for EICS
students, to facilitate growth in their faith through
enhanced spiritual experiences. REAL was founded by
members of the Catholic community who support EICS’
mission for the religious education for all students.
During the 2014-2015 school year, REAL is sponsoring two motivating and entertaining
presentations. In January, 2015, Face to Face Ministries (F2F) will hold School Retreats for
all Grade 6 students. Guided by a vision that all people encounter Christ and embrace the
call to be saints, F2F embraces the challenge of leading people back to a vibrant faith. F2F’s +
School Retreats bring Catholic faith to life for students through music, keynote talks, prayer
and a variety of other activities.
In early March of 2015, 2By2 Ministries will provide presentations to EICS’ students, staff
and communities. 2By2 was founded over 26 years ago by Jesse Manibusan and his wife
Jodi, both of whom have been Catholic Ninjas since their earliest childhood years. Jessie
and Jodi aspire to make a positive difference in the lives of young and old, to encourage
and empower; to motivate and challenge everyone to live in Christ. Jesse sings, tells stories,
plays guitar, and provides experiences that are highly volatile for the kindling of life and
faith. Stay tuned for additional information about both of these exciting presentations
from Alene Mutala, EICS’ Religious Education Consultant.
Facilities Summer Projects go from Concept to Creation
Schools were closed to students during July and August, but they were anything but quiet
as EICS tackled scheduled maintenance across the Division. Ryan Stierman, SecretaryTreasurer, described the huge presence that facilities staff, summer students, caretakers and
contractors had in schools over the summer. Improvements and repairs to windows, doors,
grounds, parking lots, roofs, floors, fire alarm systems, kitchens, plumbing, electrical, and
mechanical projects were completed, just to name a few of the projects.
Maintaining the structural integrity of our buildings, as well as creating more functional and
improved spaces, is a critical element in providing students and staff with the best possible
learning environment. Research shows growing evidence of the positive correlation that
exists between well-designed, properly-maintained and flexible school buildings.
School Modernization Projects in Planning Stages
In January of 2014, the province announced that under its Building Alberta Plan, two EICS
schools had been identified for modernization projects. At St. Mary’s Catholic School in
Vegreville, major interior upgrades will make more effective use of space and better meet
specialized educational programming needs, such as Career and Technology Centers. In
Camrose, Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School, interior modifications will make
better use of space for increasing enrollments and programming, including the addition of
a new Career and Technology Studies (CTS) space.
Both projects are following a design-bid-build method, coordinated by Ed Paras, EICS’
Facilities Director. Ed and architect, Chris Woollard of ONPA Architects, have met several
times with staff from each school to gather input towards the conceptual designs. Once
Chris completes the construction drawings and technical specifications of each project,
they will go out to contractors to bid on. Once the successful contractor is selected for
each project, the construction, or build, phase will begin.
As additional details become available on the design-bid-build cycle for each of these
modernization projects, they will be shared and posted on the EICS and school websites.
Joyful Hearts ... Sharing the Good News!
Mr. Tony Sykora
Chair
780-464-0355
Sherwood Park/
Strathcona County
Mrs. Justine Wright
Vice-Chair
780-998-0161
Fort Saskatchewan
Mr. Ron Baier
Trustee
780-608-9695
Camrose
Mrs. Michelle Szott
Trustee
780-467-7092
Sherwood Park/
Strathcona County
Mrs. Charlene Melenka
Trustee
780-632-8864
Vegreville
Mr. Jean Boisvert
Trustee
780-467-5810
Sherwood Park/
Strathcona County
Mr. Ted Paszek
Trustee
780-922-5788
Sherwood Park/
Strathcona County
Mr. Michael Hauptman
Superintendent
780-467-8896

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