Committees

The Department of Education has several committees that work on a variety of specific issues and topics. The following is a list of those committees that have seats designated for School Council and/or School Board representation. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a representative on one of them, please contact us.

Transportation Advisory Committee

This committee discusses the existing bussing situation for students and make recommendations for changes/improvements to the system of moving students to and from school and between school programs.

Yukon Education contact: Dea Hrebien---Student Transportation Officer 667-5172

Administrator Growth Planning Advisory Committee

This committee has been developing the Administrator’s Professional Growth Plan, an alternative method of evaluating principals through the use of self-assessment, portfolios, dialogue, action research and more. The standard evaluation model (what has been used previously) is still used in some situations. Council members can provide input to the process, share discussions on the methods and make suggestions as needed to ensure the effectiveness of these practices from the perspective of a School Council member.

Yukon Education contact: Judy Arnold, Student Achievement/Systems Accountability 667-5609

Education Policy Review Committee

This committee reviews Department of Education policies and provides input and recommendations. Current policies may be reviewed, Draft ones are tabled for discussion, amendment and approval. Areas needing policy development are also discussed for future action.

Yukon Education contact: Michael McBride, Policy, Planning & Evaluation 667-8181

Yukon Student Information System (YSIS) Advisory Committee

YSIS is the student tracking system that will enable a more effective method of understanding how students are doing, recording information and making data more accessible for use in planning school staffing and programming that will be more responsive to their learning needs. This committee is overseeing the implementation of YSIS as it unfolds this year and in the future. Department staff, teachers, administrators and School Council members meet to provide feedback and guide the process.

Yukon Education contact: Technology Assisted Learning Coordinator 667-5871

Student Support Services Advisory Committee

The Special Education Advisory Committee provides a forum for discussion on issues pertaining to student services and inclusive education. It provides opportunities to discuss the issues, mutual concerns, and policies related to student services or inclusive education with our educational stakeholder groups.

Yukon Education contact Trish Smilie, Director of Student Support Services 667-5986

Secondary Programming Advisory Committee

This committee focuses its discussion and work on the future of programming in all schools at the secondary (grades 8-12) level.

Yukon Education contact: Mike Woods, Superintendent 667-5180

Early Childhood Transition Committee

This committee focuses on the pre-K and Kindergarten programs and services and the important issues around transitions for young children and their families.

Yukon Education contact: Jeanette McCrie, Coordinator, Primary Programs 667-5186

Leadership Advisory Committee

This committee has been involved in the development of a leadership training program, offered through Yukon College to train individuals to take on leadership roles. There is a major focus on increasing the skills and interests of educators to take on lead teacher and administrator positions in our schools. Committee members are involved in the process of developing standards for Yukon administrators.

Dept person: Penny Prysnuk, Superintendent 667-3747

School Growth Planning Advisory Committee

This committee provides advice re: School Growth Planning process, training, communication and supports needed as it develops and is implemented in Yukon schools. Members will also be invited to participate on external teams for schools going through a review process. Some committee members are also involved in assessing the Leadership in Education/Innovation Grant applications.

Yukon Education contact: Judy Arnold, Student Achievement/Systems Accountability 667-5609

Building Advisory Committee

This committee has been established to ensure that the community and educational stakeholders are involved in the planned replacement of FH Collins Secondary School. The committee is essential in engaging community involvement and ensuring the objectives of the Secondary School Programming Review Final Report are met. The committee will be active participants in the planning and design of the school.

Yukon Education contact: Mike Woods, Superintendent 667-5180

French Second Language Programming Review Committee

This committee is involved in reviewing the recommendations of the French Second Language Review report and working together to establish strategic goals, objectives and priorities.

Yukon Education contact: Yann Herry, French Programs Coordinator 667-8610

School Councils' Conference Planning Committee

School Council members are always needed to assist in planning these events held once in the spring and once in the fall. We need just a few hours over a few months to share ideas and give feedback.

If you’d like to learn more, contact Carol at AYSCBC, exec.director@ayscbc.org , 633-2692 or, Yukon Education contact: Lori Choquette, 667-8226