Governance

Assurance Framework

Domain Five

Governance

Goal

To create and support a shared vision that aligns to local and provincial legislation, and fiscal management practices focusing on program delivery fostering success for all students based on a continuous improvement cycle.

Outcomes

  • Engage students and their families, staff and community members in the creation and ongoing implementation of a shared vision for student success.
  • Manage and allocate financial resources in the interests of ensuring student success, in alignment with system goals and priorities and in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and disclosure requirements.
  • Support relevant curriculum and programs, clearly articulated and designed for implementation within local contexts.
  • Develop and employ a cycle of evidence-based continuous improvement to inform ongoing planning and priority setting, and to build capacity.

Primary Strategies

 
  • Developing and implementing local surveys and engagement opportunities to engage stakeholders in the continuous improvement process.
  • Advocating for Catholic education and engaging local, parish and provincial officials and stakeholders.
  • Develop an equitable and sustainable budget to support a share vision for Catholic education taking into account the local realities of each community. 

Ongoing Strategies

 
  • Providing timely focused communication assurance updates to key stakeholders through engagement meetings, website updates, social media postings, and community newspaper articles.
  • Recruiting and supporting quality Catholic teachers and school administration who have the capacity to adapt and lead their school communities in these uncertain times.
  • Supporting faith development and service opportunities for school communities.
  • Developing partnerships with local businesses and post-secondary educational institutions to enhance program offering throughout the communities.
  • Celebrating and recognizing student and staff accomplishments.

Performance Measures

 

Domain Five - Local Performance Measures:

  • Parents (Online) Q15 How satisfied are you that there are opportunities for your involvement in decisions that affect education in your child’s school? 70% very satisfied or satisfied - Goal 80%
  • Parents (Online) Q35 Would you recommend your school to another parent? 70% very satisfied or satisfied - Goal 80%
  • Parents (Home Schooling) Q12 How satisfied are you with the information and assistance your facilitator is able to provide you in terms of answering or responding to your questions or concerns? 94% very satisfied and satisfied - Goal - 95%
  • Parents (Home Schooling) Q20 Would you recommend your school to another parent? 79% very satisfied and satisfied - Goal - 85%
  • Monthly School Council Attendance & Feedback.
  • Community engagement and participation in school-based events.
  • Stakeholder completion rates of division assurance surveys.

Domain Five - Provincial Performance Measures:

  • Parent Involvement 79.5% Province, 80.0% SOH - Goal 85%
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