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SCHOOL MODERNIZATIONS

Red Deer Public identifies three-year capital plan priorities

Mar 13, 2025 | 4:26 PM

Red Deer Public Schools’ Board of Trustees has identified its priorities for the 2026-2028 Capital Plan.

Approved during the March 12 meeting, the priorities include:

• The modernization of Oriole Park Elementary School (full mechanical, electrical, architectural and functional).
• A new Grade 6-8 school in northeast Red Deer, with a capacity of 600 spaces.
• The modernizations of Gateway Christian School and Eastview Middle School (architectural, mechanical, electrical and functional).
• The modernization of Glendale School (partial mechanical, electrical and functional).
• A new Grade 9-12 High School in northeast Red Deer, with a capacity of 1,000 spaces.

The plan must be submitted to Alberta Education no later than March 31.

The board also reviewed financial statements for the second quarter of the year, ending on Feb. 28, and found revenues and expenditures to be in line with budget projections.

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Red Deer Public’s annual budget totals $130 million. Currently, total revenues are $71,552,572 and expenses are $71,571,608.

Additionally, the board voted in favour of establishing a Board Evaluation Framework that would outline a process for regularly assessing the effectiveness of the board. This could include but would not be limited to:

• The frequency and method of evaluation
• The criteria and benchmarks for assessment
• The involvement of trustees, administration, and relevant stakeholders
• A process for reviewing and implementing recommendations arising from evaluations

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