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Strategic Plan: Advancing Public Education in Saskatchewan

Goals

  • To advocate on behalf of public education

  • To communicate the fundamental worth of public education in a democratic society

  • To protect the rights of inclusive public education where all students are accepted and valued

  • To provide leadership for the good of public education

  • To advocate for adequate and equitable funding for public education

Belief Statements

As an advocacy body for public education in Saskatchewan, the Public Section believes:

 

  • That public schools reflect our diverse, inclusive and democratic society;

  • That public schools welcome all students, regardless of religious belief, race, gender identity or expression, ability, economic status, location or other circumstances;

  • That public schools are the first schools built in any new community;

  • That public schools are best governed by democratically elected trustees, accountable to their community and the government;

  • That public schools require sufficient, sustainable and predictable funding; and

  • That government funding of private, independent or charter schools creates an inequitable education system.

Mission

The Public Section will be a leading advocate for public education and public school divisions in Saskatchewan. The Public Section will champion public education that reflects our inclusive, diverse and democratic society.

Vision

Public schools are open to all students and are valued for providing an education that meets the challenges of a complex and changing world.

Introduction

Public Schools of Saskatchewan, the Public Section of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, is comprised of 16 public school boards across the province responsible for the education of more than 140, 000 students. The Public Section is committed to advocating for and advancing public education in Saskatchewan.

Public Schools Section Strategic Plan

October, 2025 | Public Section Strategic Plan PDF

Outcomes

  • Meetings with Public Section boards as requested.

  • Emails to Executive, board chairs and directors as issues/items of interest come up.

  • Bi-monthly Public Section Update for member divisions.

  • Executive meetings (see calendar).

  • General meetings in November and June.

Strategic Actions

  1. ​The Public Section Chair and Executive Director will meet with as many public boards as requested and as is practicable.

  2. The Public Section will offer support to public boards as requested.

  3. The Public Section will communicate on issues/items of interest with Public Section Executive members, board chairs and directors, and provide information as requested.

  4. The Public Section will offer professional development for Public Section members at its June general meeting and on other occasions where practicable.

  5. The Public Section will conduct regular general meetings and Executive meetings.

Goal: To provide leadership for the good of public education

Outcomes

  • Conversation with SCSBA representatives to discuss issues of common interest including independent school funding by government.

  • Communication with public school organizations in other provinces and with others advancing the cause of public education.

Strategic Actions

  1. ​The Public Section will ensure the position of the Public Section is expressed within the SSBA and in conversations with the Catholic Section of the SSBA.

  2. The Public Section will look for opportunities to advance inclusive public education in Saskatchewan and in Canada.

  3. The Public Section will advocate against the further stratification of education in Saskatchewan

Goal: To protect the rights of inclusive public education where all students are accepted and valued

Outcomes

  • ​Increased engagement of Section members and the public on social media.

  • Award nominations from an expanded number of member school divisions.

  • General use of the Public Schools of Saskatchewan promotional video and campaign advertisement by member boards.

  • Updated and interactive webpage.

  • Increased awareness of the Student Citizenship Awards by the public.

  • Survey member boards on advertising campaign and determine next steps.

Strategic Actions

  1. The Public Section will maintain a presence on social media advancing the promise of public education, highlighting important issues and accomplishments of public schools. The Public Section will determine social media platforms with greatest reach and impact – Website, Facebook, Instagram, X.

  2. The Public Section will relocate the website to a new and secure server, update the format of the website and engage with a website designer to improve interaction with member boards and the public. A portion of the website will be devoted to stories extolling the success and engagement of member school divisions.

  3. The Public Section will continue its Student Citizenship Awards Program with awards to be presented in June of 2026.

  4. The Public Section will advocate for effective usage of its updated promotional video and recorded campaign ad.

  5. The Public Section will explore the benefits, via a survey, of continuing with an advertising program to advocate for public schools. The medium for the advertisement will be studied.

Goal: To communicate the fundamental worth of public education in a democratic society

Outcomes

  • Minimum of one formal meeting with each of the minister, deputy minister, the education critic, the SSBA executive and the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta.

  • Completed meetings with education partners.

  • Formal representation on the SSBA executive – Bylaw Amendment

  • Research and share articles of interest and issues impacting public education in Saskatchewan with all member boards.

  • The Executive Director will meet with Directors of Education of member boards and identify common areas of interest and impact that will support member boards and the delivery of a strong and equitable education.

  • The Executive Director will compile a data story for membership review of the benefits and challenges of the DLC for public school boards.

Strategic Actions

  1. The Public Section will pursue meetings with the Minister of Education, the Education critic, the Deputy Minister, the SSBA Executive and other key leaders in the education sector to share information and discuss issues affecting member boards of Public Section. The Public Section will ensure education partners understand the importance of public education.

  2. The Public Section will support member boards in advocating for public education.

Goal: To advocate on behalf of public education

Public Section 2025-2026 Annual Work Plan

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