PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION – LAIRD SCHOOL REVIEW
The Prairie Spirit Board of Education has decided to conduct 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. The Board passed a motion to initiate a review of Laird School at its regular meeting on September 22. This step is being taken due to current enrolment trends at the school and the needs of the school facility.
A school review is a structured process designed to gather information, listen to the community, and make informed decisions that support students and families. There will be no changes to the school during this current school year.
As part of the school review process, a School Review Committee has been formed with representation from the School Community Council and local municipalities. 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 the 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 | Laird School SCC Chair |
| Julia Neufeldt | 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.
