The Association for Responsive Trusteeship in Calgary Schools (ARTICS) is a group of citizens who are concerned about the governance of public education in our city. In the 2010 municipal election, many people expressed their frustration with the lack of communication from existing trustees and the Calgary Board of Education. They felt as if decisions were always being made at higher levels and that they did not have a voice in the education system. We want to work together with trustees in order to raise the responsiveness of our trustees to the level which is expected by parents, teachers and other stakeholders.

Our initial efforts will focus on providing more information to the public about school board issues of interest. We will also attend the Calgary Board of Education public board meetings with a view to reporting about questions individual trustees are asking administration and their statements during debate which explain their resulting vote. These items are not available through the meeting minutes.

ARTICS Executive Members

	Larry Leach, Chair 3 years Parent Council Chair, Belfast Elementary Current Vice Chair Belfast Fundraising society Along with parents at Mayland Heights Elementary, successful in saving English program from closure.
	Carole Oliver, Vice chair CBE trustee for Wards 6 & 7 from 2001-2004 Active advocate for a fiscally sustainable public education system that will ensure the best possible learning environment for students Devoted mother and grandmother
	Trina Hurdman, Secretary / Treasurer Mother of three young children Former teacher, school council chair and trustee candidate Volunteer ESL teacher Working towards a Masters of Education in Educational Technology

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