Many thanks to our Awards Committee for coming together today to discuss and recommend recipients of ASBA's school board awards. We look forward to celebrating nominees and recipients as part of our upcoming Fall General Meeting Awards Evening in November! #abed #abtrustees

A great Zone 6 meeting and AGM today. Our congratulations go to Allison Purcell and Pat Connor on their respective re-elections as ASBA Zone 6 Director and Alternate Director. Thanks to Zone Chair Roisin Gibb for hosting and to all for the insightful discussion. #abed

A productive meeting today with our Education Partners CASS and Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) connecting and sharing on education priorities. We additionally extend congratulations to Ken Glazebrook on his appointment as ASCA President. #abed #abtrustees

Thank you to ACSTA and President Kelly Whalen Kelly Whalen for the invitation to the 2024 ACSTA AGM & Convention. We were pleased to connect with our Catholic member school boards and the Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾. #abed

Thank you to Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards & Chair Brad Toone Brad Toone for the invitation to today's meeting. It was great to connect with rural member school boards & share remarks from President Marilyn Dennis. We look forward to our continued collaboration. #abed

We recognize and thank outgoing Zone 4 Chair Kim Smyth for her dedicated service and outstanding leadership to her zone. #asbaFGM2024 #abed

We celebrate outgoing Zone 2/3 Director Colleen Holowaychuk Colleen Holowaychuk for her dedicated service on our Board of Directors. Her leadership leaves a lasting impact on the work of the Association and beyond. #asbaFGM2024 #abed

Congratulations to the President’s Award recipient Trustee Brad Toone Brad Toone! We celebrate your extraordinary leadership, support of students and exemplary contributions to shaping the future of education across the province. #asbaFGM2024 #abed

Thank you to all those involved in the planning & development of our award celebration, the selection committees and emcee Serena Mah. Congratulations to all recipients & nominees! We look forward to connecting with members tomorrow for a productive day of business. #asbaFGM2024

Thanks to the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾, for being with us today to provide remarks & answer questions. We appreciate the Minister’s support for local school board autonomy & willingness to work with us on solutions. #abed #asbaFGM2024

Wonderful start to the final day of the Fall General Meeting. Great morning connecting with others and gratitude to Matt Jones and @MylesYYC for joining us

We appreciate the work of our Board of Directors, various committees, CEO Dr. Vivian Abboud and staff for planning the Fall General Meeting. As well, to member boards for their insights and contributions. Thank you to all of our event sponsors and supporters! #abed #asbaFGM2024

Wonderful opportunity to connect with our metro colleagues at FGM 2024.

Insightful discussions during a session hosted by ASBA this afternoon focused on how generative AI is reshaping the local campaign and election landscape. Thank you to Amanda Henry, Strategist with Y Station Ltd., for facilitating! #abed

Thank you to our Advocacy Committee for meeting today to plan and discuss upcoming initiatives, resources and engagements in support of member school boards. #abed

We were pleased to host a session this evening focused on enhancing governance practices and board dynamics. Many thanks to all for joining and to Jane Halford Jane Halford with Halford Consulting for facilitating this important discussion. #abed

ASBA President Marilyn Dennis welcomed members: “I have been honoured to be part of our shared journey of local, provincial and national advocacy. Public education lies at the heart of our democracy and as we all know, public education serves the common good.” #asbaSGM2025

President Dennis also extended her congratulations to the many locally-elected trustees who were honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their leadership and service. Congratulations to all including members of our Indigenous Advisory Council! #asbaSGM2025

Thank you to the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare, for joining us to provide remarks and answer questions. #asbaSGM2025

Thank you to our Board of Directors and various committees for their hard work planning & facilitating the business session. As well, to all member boards for the great discussions. We look forward to the Professional Development sessions tomorrow! #asbaSGM2025