Board of Directors

The Calgary Science School Society is governed by the Board of Directors.

The Board is accountable to the members of the Society and to the Minister of Education in Alberta.   The Board of Directors, governed by its by-laws, is required to set general policy in compliance with the School Act.  Without limiting the generality, the roles of the Board include guidance, stewardship and decision making, formulating policy, making rules and regulations, communicating vision, management of school resources and assets of the society, hiring and terminations, establishment of salaries and benefits, appointment of officers, the auditor and members of the Board committees.

Composition & Terms for Directors

Incoming Board members are elected by the existing Board of Directors for a three-year term, except for Parent Directors who are elected for a one-year term.  No Director can serve for more than three consecutive terms other than the Chair who is eligible to serve for one additional year.   The By-laws require that the Board be comprised of a minimum of three parents of children attending the school to a maximum of one third of the voting members.  The Board cannot exceed twenty-one members.  The Calgary Science School Board currently consists of fifteen members; five parents and ten individuals who are not affiliated with the School.  The majority of the Board members have a field of expertise such as science and technology, accounting, business, law, education, government relations and public relations.

Committees

The Board maintains various committees which perform the activities required for the effective and efficient functioning of the Society.   The Committees currently operating include:

a)     the Governance Committee, which monitors the compliance of the Calgary Science School with respect to the Societies Act, the By-laws and the Charter Agreement with Alberta.  The Committee also makes recommendations for the hiring of the Superintendent and the Principal;

b)    the Communications Committee, which oversees the communication of the mission and vision of the Calgary Science School and its activities with its stakeholders, students, parents, government, and general public;

c)     the Finance Committee, which reviews the finances of the Society and provides recommendations to the Board with regards to financial matters;

d)    the School Operations Committee, which works with the school leadership team and provides advice and guidance on operational and policy issues;

e)     the External Collaboration Committee, which was formed to enhance and promote the development of the Calgary Science School as a centre of research, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.  The Committee facilitates collaboration with a variety of stakeholders to develop research-focused relationships that enhance teaching and learning practices;

f)     the Fund Development Committee, which was established to generate funds to enhance and support the development of the Calgary Science School as a centre of research and innovation in teaching and student learning; and

g)     the Facility Committee, which oversees the facility, its maintenance and renovations to ensure its compliance with safety standards, promote energy efficiency and provide the best possible physical climate for learning.

Director Biographies

Click the link below to read a biography of each Director on our board and learn more about their unique experience and skill sets.

Visit the Board of Directors Bio’s page:
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