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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

School boards hold positions of trust in #SaskEd . This means ensuring policy is rooted in the safety, inclusion & rights of students. Boards are concerned. The Minister’s new policies sew mistrust, may cause harm to students or be contrary to their rights.

Saskatchewan School Boards Association calls for pause on new education policies

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Regina school board chairs Shauna Weninger & Tara Molson are raising legit concerns about hundreds of unfunded students in #SaskEd urban school divisions. Ed funding should (at least) cover actual enrolment growth & inflationary costs. Unrecognized costs create unmet needs.

CTV Regina

@ctvregina

1 year

Saskatchewan school divisions are requesting a mid-year funding adjustment from the ministry of education as enrolment continues to rise.

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@JaimieSW

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Concerning the choice to underfund #SaskEd , board chair Colleen McPherson says, “There’s a lack of understanding that a well-funded & robust ed system underpins our healthy economic & social future, for our children, for ourselves & for our province.”

Frustrated and underfunded: Sask. educators and parents decry education budget | Globalnews.ca

A rally is being held in Regina at the Saskatchewan legislature on Saturday to try and highlight issues in the education system due to budget cuts.

globalnews.ca

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

⁦ @PrairieValleySD ⁩ will now pay $600k upfront to the new Sask DLC. The Crown Corp centralizes distance ed & siphons off big $ from public school division budgets & local classrooms. “We can't afford this”, Board chair Janet Kotylak. #SaskEd

'Not practical numbers': Teachers' union, school division raise questions about Sask. remote...

As Saskatchewan's newest Crown corporation continues to materialize, more questions have been raised as to why it was even needed in the first place.

regina.ctvnews.ca

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Saskatoon Public Schools’ board is bracing their school communities for cuts due to a $2.5 million shortfall in provincial funding. It’s crystal clear. Due to chronic underfunding - cuts to programs, staff & supports for intensive needs students are expected. Again. #SaskEd

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Boards of education are gathered for the SSBA Spring Assembly & making it abundantly clear that rhetoric around funding increases to #SaskEd funding is misleading.

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

1 year

News Release: Funding Insufficiency Belies Budget Rhetoric #skpoli #sasked

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@JaimieSW

1 year

A 2.5% ⬆️ in #SaskEd operating funding is insufficient to meet the rising cost of inflation & enrolment growth, let alone deliver the kind of quality education students deserve. This budget contributes to the existing instability & continuing erosion of publicly funded #SaskEd .

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

1 year

News Release: SSBA Reacts to 2023-24 Budget Announcement #skpoli #sasked

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@JaimieSW

1 year

With a growing population & growing surplus $, why is #SaskEd still being treated as an exercise in shrinkflation? Investment in education is good for students, their bright futures, a bright future for Sask & a vibrant economy.

TheStarPhoenix.com

@TheStarPhoenix

1 year

The president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association laments that educators are being asked to do more with less money.

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Regina Public Schools are looking to cut $5million just to maintain status quo services next year. School division budgets are passed in June, annually. The right time to announce sufficient dollars for #SaskEd was March 22.

Regina Public Schools considers spending cuts to maintain service level: letter | CBC News

Regina Public Schools is looking to save money as the division expects to receive less funding than it needs to maintain its current services, according to a letter to all staff Monday.

www.cbc.ca

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Provincial budget impacts for Prairie Valley School Division include: Fees to the tune of $600k going to the Sask DLC to pay for hundreds of courses they didn’t sign up for. Per student funding drops $157/student, below 2015 levels. Operating funding falls $261k. #SaskEd

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

It was a great day for a vaccine & a milkshake for my eldest (and fiercest) gal. The best vaccine is the one offerred. The best milkshake? Up for debate. #pwd #GetVaccinatedSK 💉 + 🥤 = 💥

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

@APStylebook Disability, accommodation & accessibility are a few terms that can be legally defined. These terms point to the legal status and rights owed to persons with disabilities AND the responsibilities of systems to them. So, yes. Drop the cutsie language :)

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Locally elected #SaskEd school boards believe that inclusive education enriches classrooms & learning. All students belong, deserve a high quality education, and should be fully funded based on their learning needs. Unfunded student needs = unmet student needs.

Global Regina

@GlobalRegina

1 year

ICYMI: “Regardless of where a student lives, or their personal circumstances, or their disability status, they are welcomed in our schools,” said Saskatchewan School Board Association President Jaimie Smith-Windsor.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

Kicked off the 108th Fall General Assembly of @SaskSchoolBoards with Dr. Ken Coates. Takeaways? Every society will be judged by how it treats its children. Schools are a place where we should place our trust, hope, expectation & investment. 1/2

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

As they prepare their budgets, four of #SaskEd ’s biggest school divisions are increasing lunch fees to cover funding shortfalls. “Instead of having discussions on how we can better serve students, we’re once again talking about what students & families will have to live

Regina Leader-Post

@leaderpost

1 year

Regina Public Schools and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools are both upping lunch fees in 2023 to help funnel more dollars into their budgets. #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

Like so so many, I spent the weekend with a heavy heart, reflecting on the legacy of Victor Thunderchild. Victor lived his values in the classroom, in the teaching profession, in life. His gifts will continue to inspire students, schools, colleagues & communities for generations.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

On July 4 an Amber Alert was issued for 8yo Daniella. Today #srpsd Principal Darcy Sander was awarded a Challenge Coin by @PAPOLICEca @JasonStonechild for responding w courage. His quick &selfless leadership provided #ypa police w the direction needed to bring a child home safe.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

5 months

Great news for students! The commitment of $1 Billion towards a National School Food Program is welcome news. Thanks to all 27 @SaskSchoolBoards for their advocacy and supporting a vision for #SaskEd where there is universal, stigma-free access to food at school! 🍎

CSBA

@cdnsba

5 months

Statement from the Canadian School Boards Association on the Federal Government’s announcement of a new National School Food Program

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@JaimieSW

1 year

I visited the locally developed distance learning school at Sask Rivers last week, before it’s mandated by the province to close. The new Crown Corp for distance learning that no one asked for will take over distance learning for #SaskEd next fall. 1/3

Saskatchewan Rivers board updated on new Sask DLC

The introduction of the new Sask Distance Learning Centre (DLC) Crown Corporation for online learning is creating challenges for the Saskatchewan Rivers School

paherald.sk.ca

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

If #SaskEd funding kept pace w inflation, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools would have $54.8 million more $ today. Imagine what that investment could do for literacy rates, the health & wellbeing of students, 1:1 instruction, grad rates & the prosperity of our province.

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Boards in #SaskEd are raising legitimate concerns about unfunded enrolment growth this year. Growth should always be funded through predictable, stable, transparent funding. ⚠️ Not committing to a permanent fix or insisting on the complexity of the funding model is avoidance.

Stefani Langenegger

@SLangeneggerCBC

1 year

Monday at 7:10 a.m. we will ask the Education Minister about these concerns #skpoli

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Facing a $3.5 million shortfall, the @ChinookSD is raising serious concerns about sustainability with families in the southwest of #SaskEd . Since 2015, the board has cut $10 million including: student services, staffing, technology & transport, curriculum & instruction,

Chinook School Division

@ChinookSD

1 year

The Chinook Board of Education is sharing a budget and education funding update with Chinook staff and families this afternoon. Please take a moment to review the infographic and read the letter on our website:

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Now? The Sask Rivers school board has to come up w $300k out of their local budget to pay for the centralization of distance learning. Why is government saddling underfunded school boards with grossly over-estimated fees for the new Treasury Board Crown Corp? 3/3

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Publicly funded schools are fully accountable to communities through locally elected, autonomous & non-partisan school boards. Under-resourcing & shifts that favour privatization should be accompanied by broad public engagement about the goals, value & future of #SaskEd .

Ray Morrison

@Mcbicycle

1 year

Funding of private religious schools a concern (Saskatoon StarPhoenix), Apr 11, 2023

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Reminder? School boards need to balance local budgets by the end of June. The time to announce funding that provides stability & certainty was 56 days ago on budget day. The erosion of publicly funded #SaskEd through chronic underfunding & uncertainty has a direct impact on

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Looking forward to welcoming our newest @SRPSD119 Superintendent of Schools this summer. Meet Jennifer Hingsley 👇🏽

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

7 years

Students lead the convo abt #reconciliation SSBA AGM. Their msg? Move forward together; it's a dual process. Honour survivors, culture, indigenous languages &histories. Think abt treaty flags, treaty clubs, blanket excersises. Address racism; infuse #sasked w/ pride &seek harmony

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

7 years

Full stop. While the education sector waits in earnest for an apology amidst the hubris, Min. Eyre foreshadows the 18-19 budget. $55 million was cut from #sasked last year ($500/student). Do it again this year? Untenable & not good enough for our students. #InvestInStudents

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Again, local realities don't match government rhetoric when it comes to the #SaskEd budget. Prepping their budget, the Sask Rivers board is facing a $1.8 million deficit due to rising costs. Difficult cuts are needed to close the gap. Insufficient funding has significant impacts.

Prince Albert Herald

@PADailyHerald

1 year

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) hosted their Spring Assembly in Saskatoon on April 5 and 6. Sask. Rivers board chair Darlene Rowden and trustees reviewed the meeting notes during their own meeting on Monday. #PrinceAlbert

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

Thx to @STFPresident Samantha Becotte for bringing greetings on behalf of #SaskEd teachers to the @saskschoolboard 2023 AGM. Very true. A strong publicly funded education system has immeasurable benefits for students & communities. Success relies on collaboration.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

7 years

Boards have made shrewd, fiscally responsible & decidedly difficult decisions for years to find efficiencies. After +6 successive budgets where per student funding has been reduced, there’s simply no tenable way to mitigate further $ cuts w/out failing our kids #investinstudents

TheStarPhoenix.com

@TheStarPhoenix

7 years

Another round of cuts to Saskatchewan’s education sector will have “huge” implications for students and classrooms, says the organization representing the province’s school boards.

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Facing a $4million cash deficit, board chair Kim Pridmore shares realities of underfunding for @ChinookSD & rural #SaskEd . “We’ve made +$10mil in reductions since 2016-17. However, these reductions have been eaten up by ⬆️ inflationary costs while ⬇️ supports for students.” 1/2

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@JaimieSW

1 year

School boards need clarity on promised extra funding - when and how much? Predictable & sufficient #SaskEd funding, announced annually on budget day would certainty for boards who must pass their budgets by the end of June. More importantly? It would also contribute to

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@CKOMNews

1 year

Province remains silent on when extra funding will arrive for cash strapped school divisions.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

This👇🏽 is worth noting. Very proud to serve alongside so many amazing locally elected women who are crushing it as school board trustees in Saskatchewan. Happy #InternationalWomensDay to my colleagues.

CSBA

@cdnsba

4 years

It's #InternationalWomensDay and we'd like to acknowledge all of the women who sit on school boards across Canada. Women make up over 55% of sitting school board members, the largest percentage of women in an elected, governing role! #schoolboardsmatter #womeninpolitics

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

Universal & stigma-free access to healthy food at school removes barriers to learning. A new federal report shows overwhelming support for a national school food program in 🇨🇦. Canada is currently the only G7 country without one.

Federal report shows overwhelming support for national school food program

Among G7 countries, Canada is the only one without a national school food program

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

#SaskEd is drastically underfunded b/c it’s treated as a cost-control exercise rather than an investment opportunity in a bright future for our kids, our province & our economy. There’s big work needed to change this. Thx again @courosa for an engaging keynote address.

Dr. Alec Couros

@courosa

1 year

So when asked whether or not the Sask. gov. is adequately funding education, the vast majority of the school trustees who responded certainly didn't think so. (Note: not a scientific poll & the audience consisted also of a few directors and ministry folk).

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Prelim estimates suggest #SaskEd funding shortfalls in the tens of millions. The right time to provide investment, transparency & certainty was budget day. School boards are considering all options now, including staff & program cuts. Clarity + sufficiency = stability.

Regina Leader-Post

@leaderpost

1 year

"There weren't enough dollars announced on Budget Day to continue to operate status quo," said SSBA president Jamie Smith-Windsor. #skpoli

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Spent a quiet AM reflecting on a gazillion reasons I’m proud of #SaskEd teachers, custodians, admins, bus drivers, EAs, secretaries, trustees, directors & other pros. For 9+ months of calmly back-flipping to keep students safe, connected & learning? Enjoy some peace this season🙏

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Education = not a cost-savings exercise. Investment in #SaskEd creates the right conditions for a well-educated society…which benefits everyone.

980 CJME

@CJMENews

1 year

It appears Saskatchewan has been lagging behind other provinces when it comes to money in schools.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

This came in the mail today from @MHFA_PSSMCanada . Highly recommend Mental Health First Aid Basic Training to those who interact w individuals experiencing mental health issues BUT ALSO to those who oversee, advocate or make policy related to mental health. Awareness matters :)

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

It was a great day to join @SRPSD119 staff & students, families, community & allies to celebrate #Pride2023 today in #ypa . Happy Pride, Prince Albert! #PrinceAlbertPride #SaskRiversProud

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

13 years ago I chose to run for school board because I believed that education is the best opportunity we have to give every child what they need to have equal opportunities, love for learning and bright futures. Still 100% true.

Sask. Rivers

@SRPSD119

2 years

Our Board has returned from the SSBA Fall Assembly. It was an exciting few days of advocacy, as the Board had 2 resolutions carried by the provincial organization, and our very own trustee Jaimie Smith-Windsor was named SSBA president!

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

Prince Albert & area school divisions, on advice of local medical health officials, released back-to-school plans that include preK-12 mandatory masking indoors & on busses. Plans will be reviewed/adjusted regularly. Hopeful for a safe return to learning for staff & students!

paNOW

@princealbertnow

3 years

Prince Albert school divisions announce mandatory masking indoors

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Heaps of respect & my very best wishes to @Randy_Emmerson as he joins @SunWestSD207 as Director of Education. Randy’s passion, integrity & unshakable belief in the potential of students + Sun West’s strong focus on preparing students for their brightest futures = a fantastic fit.

Sun West School Div

@SunWestSD207

4 years

Sun West has selected Randy Emmerson as its next Director of Education starting on August 1, 2020. Learn more here:

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

7 years

Our collective efforts towards #reconciliation are profoundly important. Especially now. Tomorrow +183k #sasked students show up for school. For them, we must continue this good work, in earnest, together. For them & with them, let’s shift the narrative.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Also concerning? The erosion of local autonomy & local dollars to fund the centralization of distance learning under the Min of Ed's new Crown Corp. School boards will pay for the #SaskDLC out of their budgets, upfront. Put simply, this siphons off dollars from local education.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Elected school boards believe in: Strong, local oversight. Qualified teachers. A Saskatchewan curriculum that’s continuously renewed. Fiscal transparency. The democratic representation of the public in education. Policies of inclusion; everyone belongs. #SchoolBoardsMatter

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

Looking forward to working on behalf of 27 locally elected boards of education alongside this team. It’s an honour to step into my new role as SSBA President & contribute to a publicly funded #SaskEd that’s inclusive, innovative & the very best longterm investment in Sask.

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

2 years

The 2022-23 SSBA Provincial Executive. #SSBA2022

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

11 months

Sask Rivers’ Cultural School has been appropriately renamed to honour late educator Victor Thunderchild. This is a perfect tribute to a great educator who left a big legacy in #SaskEd . #SaskRiversProud

Won Ska Cultural Public School renamed to honour late educator Victor Thunderchild

Won Ska Cultural Public School in Prince Albert was renamed on Monday morning to honour and continue the legac...

panow.com

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

In 2017, PST was added to construction labour for building & renovating #SaskEd schools. Today, school building projects are running over budget by up to 30% & forcing boards to downgrade projects (ie. 2 pane windows). 1/2

Regina Leader-Post

@leaderpost

1 year

Murray Mandryk: Government disingenuous on why there was no PST cut #skpoli

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

This guy just strolled on up the red carpet and got his diploma! #ProudMom I’m grateful for the teachers & the friendships, the mentors & the teams, the learning & the growth. Grad season is the best :)

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is sharing their funding realities: A 0.7% ⬆️ to funding actually means cuts to things like full time K programs, literacy supports, teacher librarians. Funding has ⬇️ by $340/student since 2015-16. #SaskEd

Saskatoon Catholic schools to cut full-day Kindergarten, get rid of librarians and raise lunch-time...

Saskatoon's Catholic school division is planning a number of cuts and will increase fees for parents amid a funding shortfall.

saskatoon.ctvnews.ca

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

Great 🧵 about the state of #SaskEd funding. About reserves?Less than 1/2 of boards have reserves & most of those $$ are used responsibly to reduce or eliminate the (rising) cost of borrowing. Also, preparing to fix failing roofs & replace Chromebooks isn’t exactly stockpiling $.

Zak Vescera

@zakvescera

2 years

The premier and school divisions are doing that thing where they blame each other for cuts and parent fees Here's a thread on why your school division is likely doing this that nobody asked for on a Saturday #skpoli

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

Congrats to @WesmorPHS students for sharing their perspectives on what makes Wesmor a unique & exciting place to be & learn! #thestudentproject was a great initiative by the @SaskTeachersFed & a great way to highlight #sasked schools through #studentvoice . Nice work!

Wesmor Public High School

@WesmorPHS

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We won $10000 in the @SaskTeachersFed #TheStudentProject video contest!!! #amazing #WildcatProud

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@JaimieSW

6 years

A strong vision for #sasked includes shifting the paradigm that educating our young people is an expense. Equipping our kids to thrive is a crucial investment. Our collective ROI? The brightest possible future for our province. Time to restore funding & #investinstudents .

Saskatoon Public Schools

@StoonPubSchools

6 years

Trustees noting that the school division is receiving $475 less per student in provincial funding for the 2018-19 school year than was received two years ago. #spslearn

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@JaimieSW

4 years

Absolutely, I’m seeking a 4th term as a school trustee for #SRPSD . Representing parent & community voice is important, humbling work. Working on behalf of young people w a laser focus on the brightest possible future for Sask? This is THE highest honour. 🤞

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Every $1 invested in education generates +$4 of economic activity. There’s 189k kids who will show up to school on Monday who are worth every dollar. Learn more about the economic impact of 27 @SaskSchoolBoards on the provincial economy, here:

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@JaimieSW

1 year

The Sask Rivers Distance Learning Centre was built with a strong, holistic vision for student success. It exemplified the values of academic excellence, respect for diversity & achievement for all. Since 2020, the @SRPSD119 distance learning school has served over 1000 students

paNOW

@princealbertnow

1 year

‘It’s breaking my heart to say goodbye’: final days approaching for Sask. Rivers distance learning centre

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@JaimieSW

1 year

The new Crown Corp for distance learning in #SaskEd has a profound impact on local budgets. “We typically only have abt 110 courses that students take through distance learning, but the gov has taken $600k off the top of our grant to fund +1300 courses,” board chair @kotylakjx

Global Regina

@GlobalRegina

1 year

Distance learning model leads to budget shortfalls in southeast Sask. school division #GlobalRegina

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@JaimieSW

1 year

Facts? When previously announced dollars are taken out of the equation, 27 @SaskSchoolBoards have just a $13.9m increase to meet our responsibility to provide a high quality education for all students at a time when boards are facing increased costs. Tough decisions ahead.

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@JaimieSW

3 years

Happening right now at @SaskSchoolBoard AGM 2021? A compelling presentation on the transformational impact of the Parent Teacher Home Visit initiative being piloted in Sask schools. Great to see parent & family engagement being prioritized. Relationships matter.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 months

True. Allocating sufficient funding for universal, full-time Kindergarten across #SaskEd will improve learning outcomes & create more equitable opportunities for all learners. High quality K prepares students for success in school while reducing inequalities. #InvestInEducation

TheStarPhoenix.com

@TheStarPhoenix

4 months

Opinion: Scores show Sask. needs to reverse underfunding of education — Two Saskatoon business people who support public education urge Saskatchewan's government to take steps to improve the education system. #sask #sasked #skpoli

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

9 months

Food insecurity is growing among 🇨🇦 families, according to a new @StatCan_eng report. In Sask, 20% of families experience food insecurity. Canada is the only G7 country without a national school food program. It’s time for a universal, stigma-free school nutrition program.

Statistics Canada

@StatCan_eng

10 months

Our new study, “Food insecurity among Canadian families,” offers insight into the families most at risk of food insecurity and looks at those below and above the poverty line.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

The great work being done by local educators in this school is clear. The school has nearly 100% credit attainment, +90% grad rate; it reaches hard-to-reach students & plays a key role in reconnecting students to classroom learning. Full respect to the vision of this team. 2/3

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

For the families & the loved ones & the victims of such devastating violence today in Sask - deep condolences. For the unthinkable hurt today and in the day’s ahead - let’s be there for each other. For now - be safe.

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@JaimieSW

3 years

Closing the connection gap = closing the learning gap. There are so many great reasons to focus on connections post-pandemic (in tandem w renewing a focus on learning). This includes matching resources to risk! Hopeful presentation by @JKevinCameron this a.m.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Bright news for 20 Sask. Rivers students who’ll begin their fall in the division’s first Cree Kindergarten. Grateful to all those who shared their thoughts, ideas and hopes for this program. Looking forward to seeing where this innovative program goes & grows :)

paNOW

@princealbertnow

4 years

School division launches Cree language program

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

In 2017, municipal & school capital projects started paying PST on construction labour. With accelerating inflation of construction costs, reinstating an exemption to local governments makes sense. School infrastructure shouldn't be a source of prov tax revenues. #SUMA2023

SUMA

@SUMAConnect

1 year

Therefore be it resolved that SUMA advocate the Ministry of Finance to immediately reinstate a PST exemption on municipal construction projects. (6/end)

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

5 years

INCREDIBLE effort! Congrats to Coach Pearson, the @PACarlton Crusaders Sr. Girls 🏀 team, staff, students & community for getting behind the #PinkGame & raising +$100k so that people living with cancer in #ypa can choose palliative care @ home. #homeiswheretheheartis

paNOW

@princealbertnow

5 years

Pearson puts in everything for Pink Game

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

2021 is already looking brighter :) Happy New Year!

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

“Every dollar invested in education generates more than four dollars in economic activity in Saskatchewan - and roughly 1 in 11 jobs in Sask depends on school divisions”. Great read 👇🏽

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

2 years

The October edition of The School Trustee newsletter is now available. Please follow this link to access the newsletter: #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

5 years

Locally elected trustees have intimate knowledge of the communities they represent. By keeping a laser focus on student achievement, school boards positively affect student outcomes. Doesn’t the public deserve voice & representation in education? #scrapbill40 #schoolboardsmatter

CSBA

@cdnsba

5 years

President @FrenchLaurie and @ShawnHogDoc speak to media with Provincial Presidents about concerns with Quebec’s Bill to reform education governance removing French school boards and replacing English boards with centrally managed service centres #SchoolBoardsMatter #Democracy

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

Fabulous dialogue this a.m. between trustees & @SaskHumanRights Hon.Judge Arnot about championing citizenship education. Cultivating a globally recognized education system in #SaskEd includes purposeful citizenship ed. Huge props to @ConcentusCEF for developing world class tools.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

As thousands of broken hearts reconnect this week to honour Victor? Here’s my hope for all that are hurting. Be sad with one another. Be present with each other. Above all, walk alongside one another. And, heal together. #ApplesforVictor

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

8 years

"Boards must represent local interests & must be elected. I believe that is called democracy." #EducationBelongstoCommunity

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

8 years

Public Engagement Will Inform SSBA Submission #EducationBelongstoCommunity #sasked #skpoli

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

In 2007, #sasked became the first province to make treaty education mandatory. To celebrate 10 yrs of teaching treaties in classrooms? New resources! As we move forward with #reconciliaction strong treaty relationships & knowledge is key. #werealltreatypeopleyall @TreatyOfficeSK

Treaty Commissioner

@TreatyOfficeSK

6 years

New educational treaty resources coming to Sask. classrooms: The new resources will be available to K-9 teachers to supplement treaty education in classrooms /via @TheStarPhoenix

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

School boards sit at the intersection of youth & society doing critical work. They must remain independent & reflective of their communities. Kids need to know that adults are standing up for them. Be optimistic & courageous. Also, read all the SSBA policy advisories 😉 2/2

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

On #IndigenousVeteransDay I reflect on the contribution of Indigenous Veterans who served, sacrificed & helped shape our communities & our country. One of Saskatchewan’s war heroes was George Munroe, a Cree man from @MuskodayFN who served as a Canadian Code Talker in WW2 ⬇️

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

“They will never know the beauty of this place, see the seasons change, enjoy nature’s chorus. All we enjoy we owe to them, men & women who lie buried in the earth of foreign lands & in the seven seas...” #RemembranceDay2023 Waskesiu Lake @ParksCanada_SK

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

5 years

PEI moves to reinstate locally elected school boards - a significant affirmation of the value that local voice & democratic representation brings to education. #educationbelongstocommunity & when boards keep laser focussed on student achievement, students win. Great news, PEI!

CSBA

@cdnsba

5 years

Wonderful news out of Prince Edward Island! The CSBA looks forward to hearing note & opportunities to work together #schoolboardsmatter #localvoiceslocalchoices

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

On Monday +6300 students return to schools across @horizonsd205 . Here’s a message from Dir. of Education & #HumboldtBroncos President @KevinGaringer . Strength to everyone across the #sasked community who will collectively nurture our young people in the days/weeks/years to come.

Horizon SD No. 205

@horizonsd205

6 years

A message to Horizon School Division parents/caregivers regarding the Humboldt Broncos tragedy: #HumboldtStrong #prayforhumboldt #HumboldtBroncos

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

5 years

To all teachers and staff who commit their careers, their hearts & their passion to Sask students, thank-you. The impact of your efforts on students, their learning & their futures is immeasurable. Thank you for bringing learning to life :)

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

SaskRivers board motion commits to TRC #callstoaction ; #63ii curriculum that includes residential schools & Aboriginal history, #10iv teaching Aboriginal languages & #63iii building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy & mutual respect

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

Grateful for the generosity of the Ile-a-La-Crosse community for hosting the @SaskSchoolBoard Executive & Admin team this week. This amazing crew is future-focused, student-centred & ready for fall. #SSBA2023

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

Great football underway at the @chatfootball Prospects Game at TD Place. This guys havin’ a ball. Nice work @tazmin_smith4 ! Go Team Sanchez!

CanadaFootballChat

@chatfootball

2 years

#TeamSanchez flips the script with an interception by @tazmin_smith4 @TSN_Sports 📜 #CFCProspectGame #TSN

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

9 months

This week wrapped up the 108th Fall Assembly of Sask School Boards. It was an honour to host delegates from across #SaskEd & set the direction for another year through council, debate, collaboration & friendship. Privileged to serve w this future-focused crew ⬇️

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

9 months

The 2023-24 SSBA Provincial Executive. #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

The @ChinookSD board receives $683 less per student funding than they did in 2015. The board is concerned that they don’t have the financial resources needed to support student needs. “Let’s truly focus on growth, by reinvesting in our children,” board chair Kim Pridmore.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

“They will never know the beauty of this place, see the seasons change, enjoy nature’s chorus. All we enjoy we owe to them, men & women who lie buried in the earth of foreign lands & in the seven seas...” #CanadaRemembers #lestweforget #waskesiu #cenotaph @ParksCanada_SK

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

When it comes to #SaskEd reserves? Most school boards don’t have them. School boards save responsibly & allocate $$ to reserves with the intention of actualizing local strategic plans … but now also need to draw $ to cover operating costs due to insufficient funding. Facts👇🏽

TheStarPhoenix.com

@TheStarPhoenix

2 years

Fact-check: Most Sask. school divisions not sitting on cash

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Saskatchewan school board elections are coming up on November 9th. Governance is strongest when the diversity of classrooms & communities is reflected in our boardrooms. Indigenous women, men and community leaders in Sask, consider sharing your voice, ideas & expertise.

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

4 years

The voices of Indigenous people and communities are so important in helping to ensure kids get the best education possible. To learn more, visit . #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

This was a great game to watch! So much heart, so much hustle, so much grit & so much talent out there on the court! Bronze medal & a golden effort from these @PACarlton gals! #HOOPLA2018

PACarlton

@PACarlton

6 years

Crusaders take the Bronze! Final score 81-67 in the #SKHoopla2018 5A girls bronze game.

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

10 months

Huge congrats to Ile-a-la Crosse School Board for receiving the 2023 Premier’s Board of Education Award for Innovation & Excellence in Education! Learn more about their journey to become the first Indigenous controlled Board of Education in #SaskEd ⬇️

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

6 years

For rural & remote communities, schools are community hubs - the go-to service provider. That’s why this model makes so much sense. It’s pretty much always a good idea to meet our young people where they are at :)

CBC Saskatoon

@CBCSaskatoon

6 years

Sask. to pilot placing mental health workers in schools this fall | CBC News

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Grateful to serve alongside President Davidson & all trustees in this humble endeavour of trusteeship. Thank you for the opportunity to amplify the good work of school boards in #SaskEd as SSBA Vice-President. #SSBA2020 PS - we are really truly smiling :)

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

4 years

President Dr. Shawn Davidson and Vice-President Jaimie Smith-Windsor after taking the SSBA Executive Oath of Office. #SSBA2020 #sasked @ShawnHogDoc @JaimieSW

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

2 years

The Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge awards $10,000 cash awards to schools to promote school nutrition in Saskatchewan schools. Applications are open until March 31 👇🏽

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

3 years

The February edition of The School Trustee newsletter is now available. Please follow this link to access the newsletter: #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Education is hands-down the best long term investment that can be made for the future and the economy. So, #saskpoli provincial election candidates...what kind of investment is needed to actualize priorities such as #inclusion and innovation in #Sasked ? #saskvotes

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

4 years

Ask your candidates about their priorities for education. To learn more, visit . #skpoli #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

11 months

Today is an opportunity to reflect on the harmful history of residential schools in Canada and make personal & professional commitments to reconciliation. A bright future in #SaskEd includes acknowledging truth & ensuring equitable outcomes for all children. #EveryChildMatters

SSBA

@SaskSchoolBoard

11 months

The SSBA Executive recognizing Orange Shirt Day this year. The SSBA encourages school communities, and all residents, to participate by wearing orange and taking the time to reflect on the history and harmful legacy of residential schools. #sasked

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

3 years

Today, it was my turn to #StickItToCOVID . All #CovidVaccines are good vaccines. All milkshakes are good milkshakes, too! 💉 + 🥤 = 💥

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

1 year

New dollars for #SaskEd are welcome & needed. $40 million means that school boards might be in a better position to maintain status-quo next year. Fewer cuts. These dollars won’t likely cover both enrolment growth & all inflationary pressures. But. A top-up acknowledges that

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Jaimie Smith-Windsor

@JaimieSW

4 years

Little known fact. The University of Saskatchewan was originally founded in Prince Albert where it operated with a strong focus on theology, classics & indigenous languages from 1883 until it relocated to #yxe in 1909. Looking forward to welcoming @usask home to #ypa this fall!

paNOW

@princealbertnow

4 years

U of S Prince Albert campus on course for fall opening

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