PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION – LAIRD SCHOOL REVIEW
After passing a motion at its regular meeting on September 22, the Prairie Spirit Board of Education is conducting a review of Laird School to evaluate its operations and consider options such as discontinuing certain grades or closing the school, in accordance with The School Division Administration Regulations. This step is being taken due to current enrolment trends at the school and the needs of the school facility. There will be no changes to Laird School during this current school year.
As part of the legislated school review process, a School Review Committee has been formed with representation from the Laird School Community Council and the local Rural Municipalities and the Village of Laird. The Committee will share information with the public, gather feedback, and provide recommendations to the Board of Education as the Board considers the future of Laird School. The school review process is designed to ensure community consultation and consideration of all relevant factors before any decisions are made by the Board of Education.
| Julie Shaw-Bergen, Chairperson | Laird School SCC member |
| Julia Neufeldt, Secretary | Laird School SCC member |
| Kathryn Jacques | Laird School SCC Member |
| Tammy Slingerland | Laird School SCC Member |
| Abe Guenter, Councillor | Village of Laird |
| Josh Dueck, resident | Village of Laird |
| Charles Krikau, Councillor | RM of Rosthern |
| Garry Bergen, ratepayer | RM of Laird |
If you have a message for the Laird School Review Committee, please send it to contact@spiritsd.ca and the message will be shared with the Committee.
More information:
The School Division Administration Regulations: RRS c E-0.2 Reg 26 | The School Division Administration Regulations | CanLII
School Review timeline: J-Viable-School-Calendar-Guidelines
Board policy: 323 – Viable Schools.pdf
Please note that the Board’s policy regarding school review – Board Policy 343 – Viable Schools – was recently updated to reflect provincial legislation.
