Successful Event for Potential Trustee Candidates

The Association for Responsive Trusteeship in Edmonton Schools (ARTES) hosted a wine and cheese mixer on May 15th for people interested in local education issues, including potential candidates who are eyeing the possibility of running in the fall election.

The event was well attended and included advice and inspiration from former MLA, trustee and teacher Ray Martin and Edmonton City Councillor Ben Henderson.

Ray Martin spoke about the difference in the roles and responsibilities between school Trustees and School District Administration. Trustees must show leadership and represent their constituents. It is not the role of a trustee to “rubber stamp” Administration initiatives.

Councillor Ben Henderson spoke about the challenges in communication between local governments and how “bad decisions” are made when this communication is not effective.

The President of ARTES, Dale Hudjik, kicked off the event with a few words about of effective and responsive governance. But the success of the event was heard in the volume of discussion between attendees.

ARTES (ar-tes) represents people committed to the welfare of children and public education in Edmonton. It seeks to encourage high quality candidates for school boards.

Its mission is to encourage and support school trustee candidates who are independent, transparent in their views and values, accountable, forward-looking, and responsive to the community.

For more information about ARTES please add your name to the mailing list or contact Dale Hudjik at dale.hudjik[AT]responsivetrustee.com