Planning & Reporting

Planning and Reporting

The GYRD Annual Education Plan (AEP) for the three years commencing September 1, 2005, was prepared under the direction of the Board in accordance with the responsibilities specified in the School Act, the Government Accountability Act¸ the Policy on School Authority Education Plans and the provincial government’s accounting policies.

The priorities outlined in the AEP were developed in the context of the provincial government’s business and fiscal plans. The Board is committed to achieving the planned results laid out in this plan.

On or before November 30, the Board is required to submit an Annual Education Results Report (AERR) to Alberta Education. This report is designed to highlight progress, accomplishments and results achieved based on the past year’s education plan. Reporting of results achieved on Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), Diploma Exams and Surveys is an important part of the accountability cycle demonstrating achievement, efficiency, effectiveness, and value-for-money spent. The AERR also points to areas of strong performance and those needing improvement. Improvement areas are used to identify priorities to be addressed in future updates of the school board three-year AEP that must be aligned with the provincial three-year business plan for education.

Developing an education plan and reporting on results provides the Board an opportunity to focus on local needs in the context of provincial directions for education. The provincial process of review and analysis of the school board plans and reports improves alignment with key provincial directions. This process also provides a feedback loop that shows important implications for the provincial education plan and results report as well as for the future direction of education. Feedback on plans and reports from Alberta Education along with that from school councils, parents, and the public provide important information for school boards to consider in annual updates of their education plan.

On or before May 30, the Board is required to submit a Budget Report Form (BRF) to the Minister. The Board's budget must reflect the priorities in the AEP. In addition, the Board must submit a copy of the Audited Financial Statement (AFS) to the Minister on or before November 30 each year. Other reporting requirements include the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) and the Provincial Class Size Initiative.

Last Modified: Dec 02, 2009