Board Strategic Plan

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools offer learning environments that are rooted and grounded in the Catholic faith, inviting and supporting students and staff to feel valued as cherished children of God. Through intentional focus and effort, our school division cultivates faith-filled learning environments that activate and deepen spiritual growth and community.

Outcomes

a. The Catholic faith is visible in daily learning and permeates our educational environments

b. The Board and staff live and model Catholic values in decision-making and interactions

c. The value of the publicly funded Catholic education system is emphasized

d. Students and staff have opportunities to be faith leaders

e. The Board and Division maintain strong relationships with families, parishes, and the Diocese

The Board creates conditions for student success. Welcoming, inclusive school environments support students to experience connection, belonging, learning, growth and wellness in all dimensions. Investing in staff to empower their skillful, capable support of students reflects a Division-wide commitment to lifelong learning and continuous development.  

Outcomes

a. Schools are safe, caring, and inclusive environments that foster and maintain respectful and responsible behaviours

b. Students succeed academically, personally, spiritually, mentally, and physically

c. Students are equipped and inspired to be lifelong learners

d. Staff are recognized as vital and valued

e.Staff have the skills and tools to empower student learning and well-being

f. Support for student and staff mental health and wellness is prioritized 

Achieving educational excellence requires informed decision-making supported by quality data, sound evidence, multiple perspectives, thoughtful analysis, and a commitment to innovation. Through effective governance and clear strategic direction, the Board guides priorities, allocates resources responsibly, and promotes the long-term success and sustainability of the school division.

Outcomes

a. Stewardship of Division resources ensures schools, staff and students are ready to meet present and future demands

b.The Board develops practices and processes to ensure effective governance 

c. Administration provides reliable information and implements Board priorities

d. Investment in staff and leadership development fosters continuous improvement, innovation, and organizational excellence

e. Sustainability is assured through leadership succession planning

f. Strategic decisions and administrative actions position the Division to anticipate, adapt and innovate in response to changing needs and requirements

The value of Catholic education and the uniqueness of Fort McMurray Catholic Schools are foundational to the Board’s work. Advocating for education with clear, aligned messaging creates understanding, opportunities, and avenues to impact student learning and well-being. Strengthening relationships with parishes, parents, Indigenous and community partners, and government representatives builds trust and acknowledges the perspectives of valued interest-holders in our Catholic education system.

Outcomes

a. The Board builds and maintains strong relationships with its key interest-holders, reflecting intentional actions of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility

b. The Board communicates its key messages effectively to community, partners, and interest-holders

c. The Board regularly advocates for Division needs and publicly funded Catholic education