NOTICE of AMENDMENT

to the

North East School Division Board

Policy 114 - School Viability Review

At the June 18, 2024, Regular Board Meeting the North East School Division Board approved the amendments made to Board Policy 114 – School Viability Review.

The Board Policy was substantively updated to reflect current legislation.  In addition, an appendix was created to clearly articulate timelines. The revised policy was publicly posted on June 20, 2024.

Dated at Melfort, SK this 14^th day of August 2024.

NESD Students have their first day back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Have a great 2024- 2025 School Year!!

Dear NESD Families:

Welcome to the start of the 2024-25 school year.   As many families know or may have heard, Transportation Services of the North East School Division has faced some challenging times that have led to temporary cancellations of many bus routes.  We understand how critical reliable transportation is to your daily routines, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Current route cancellations are due to several factors: a shortage of mechanics, receiving replacement parts, a lack of casual bus drivers, and delays in the delivery of new buses, initially expected in May 2024 but now postponed to October. Additionally, seven buses from 2020 or newer are out of service due to warranty work. The school division is actively working with the bus vendor to ensure these buses return to operation as soon as possible.

We are working diligently to get our buses back on the road, utilizing third-party assistance for bus maintenance ensuring our busses meet all safety standards before being put into service. To address staffing shortages, we are increasing our recruitment efforts.  In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges.

The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority, and we are committed to improving our services despite these challenges. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Transportation Services at 306-873-4555 or transportation@nesd.ca.

Again, if you are one of the families without bus service at the start of the 2024-25 school year, we sincerely apologize.   We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through these challenges and appreciate any efforts you take to share our job advertisements found on our NESD website.  https://www.nesd.ca/Careers/AvailablePositions/

Sincerely,

Stacy Lair

NESD Director of Education

Please see the following Government of Saskatchewan news release announcing students,
staff and representatives of the North East School Division joined Education Minister Jeremy
Cockrill and Premier Scott Moe to celebrate the grand opening of the new Kindergarten to
Grade 12 school in Carrot River. The release can be found at Carrot River Celebrates Grand
Opening of New Kindergarten to Grade 12 School | News and Media | Government of
Saskatchewan

IN PHOTO:

Premier Scott Moe, MLA Fred Bradshaw, Mackenzie Thesen (CRVS Student), NESD Board
Chair Lori Kidney, Body Label (CRVS Student), Honourable Jeremny Cockrill (Minister of Education),
Honourable Terry Jenson (Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement).

North East School Division No. 200

Notice of Intent to Change School Attendance Area Boundaries

Under authority of Section 85(1)(i) and Section 122(1) of The Education Act, 1995 the Board of Education made the following motion at their meeting held September 17, 2024:

That the attendance boundary for the North East School Division No. 200 will be changed from the Star City  attendance area to Tisdale in accordance with the following land locations:  NW-10-44-16-W2,  NE-10-44-16-W2, SW-10-44-16-W2, SE-10-44-16-W2, NW-3-44-16-W2,  NE-3-44-16-W2, SW-3-44-16-W2, SE-3-44-16-W2, NW-34-43-16-W2,  NE-34-43-16-W2, SW-34-43-16-W2, SE-34-43-16-W2,  NW-27-43-16-W2,  NE-27-43-16-W2, SW-27-43-16-W2, SE-27-43-16-W2, NW-22-43-16-W2,  NE-22-43-16-W2, SW-22-43-16-W2, SE-22-43-16-W2, NW-15-43-16-W2,  NE-15-43-16-W2, SW-15-43-16-W2, SE-15-43-16-W2, NW-33-42-16-W2,  NE-33-42-16-W2, SW-33-42-16-W2, SE-33-42-16-W2, NW-28-42-16-W2,  NE-28-42-16-W2, SW-28-42-16-W2, SE-28-42-16-W2,  NW-34-42-16-W2,   SW-34-42-16-W2;

And that the proposed changes will be communicated in local area papers and correspondence will be sent to the affected families;

And that the Board will be accepting written submissions and/or delegations sharing any concerns about the proposed changes at the October 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.

A written submission should be sent to the division office at divisionoffice@nesd.ca or 402 Main Street, Box 6000 MELFORT SK S0E 1A0 by October 15, 2024. Anyone wishing to appear as a delegation must contact the Director of Education at 306-752-5741 by October 15, 2024.

 For additional information regarding the outlined changes, please contact the transportation office at 306-873-4555 or visit our website at https://www.nesd.ca/Board/Boundary_Reviews .

Elections for School Board Nominations will be on November 13, 2024. 

Advance polls will be announced shortly. 

Candidate Profiles can be found at - www.nesd>Board>Election Nomination Profiles. 

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL

North East School Division No. 200

Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to The Local Government Election Act, 2015 for the office of Board Member: North East School Division No. 200

• • • • • Sub-Division No. 3 (1 Member)
        • Sub-Division No. 5 (1 Member)

 I hereby give public notice that no voting for the said office will take place and that the following persons are elected by acclamation:

• • • • • Sub-Division No. 3: Jason Ens
        • Sub-Division No. 5: Ryan Pederson

Dated at Melfort this 10^th day of October 2024.

 Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF POLL

North East School Division No. 200

Public notice is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election of:

 Board Member:          North East School Division No. 200

Subdivision No. 1: Includes the community of Hudson Bay and area.

Subdivision No. 2: Includes the communities of Carrot River, Arborfield and areas.

Subdivision No. 4: Includes the community of Melfort and area.

Subdivision No. 6: Includes the community of Tisdale and area.

Subdivision No. 7: Includes the communities of Bjorkdale, Porcupine Plain and areas.

Town of Nipawin: 1 Member at Large

Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 13^th day of November 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below: 

I will declare the results of the election at the North East School Division Central Office, 402 Main Street in Melfort on Thursday, November 14^th at 1:30 PM.

Dated at Melfort, SK this 16^th day of October 2024.

 Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

Notice of Advance Poll

North East School Division No. 200

Public notice is hereby given that provision has been made for advance polls for:

 Board Member:          North East School Division No. 200

• • • Subdivision No. 1: Includes the community of Hudson Bay and area.
    • Subdivision No. 2: Includes the communities of Carrot River, Arborfield and areas.
    • Subdivision No. 4: Includes the community of Melfort and area.
    • Subdivision No. 6: Includes the community of Tisdale and area.
    • Subdivision No. 7: Includes the communities of Bjorkdale, Porcupine Plain and areas.
    • Town of Nipawin: 1 Member at Large

 Voting will take place for each Subdivision on the dates and hours specified for each location:

Dated at Melfort, this 16^th day of October 2024

Tanya Biesenthal, Returning Officer

Yesterday a bus driver and 27 of our Tisdale Middle and Secondary students were involved in a school bus accident that occurred shortly after school near Kinistin. Some were airlifted for medical attention, and we were informed that some have serious injuries.  For further details, please see the RCMP statement released later today.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the emergency responders and health practitioners for their quick response and care to all those involved. On behalf of all of us at NESD we are sending our healing thoughts and wishes for a quick recovery to those involved.

Stacy Lair

Director of Education

North East School Division

Treaty 4,5&6 Territory