Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a number of questions about education that are frequently asked by school board members and members of the public. A brief answer is given for each question and the reader is referred to Saskatchewan School Boards Association Research reports and other sources for more information.
The Work of the School Board
What is the key work of school boards?
What type of Board-CEO relationship is desirable?
How can the board know if it is governing effectively?
What role do school boards play in shaping the education program?
Accountability
What is educational accountability?
Achievement
What is a successful school?
Are students learning at a satisfactory level?
Administrative Costs
What are the administrative costs of Saskatchewan school divisions?
Bussing
Are students safe on the school bus?
Community and Parent Involvement in Education
School Community Councils: Why is parent and community involvement important?
What are the roles and responsibilities of School Community Councils?
Diversity
Can schools make a difference for children from disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds?
What are schools doing to promote success for First Nations and Métis students?
What does equity mean?
Finance
What should parents and students expect in regard to student fees and school fundraising?
Leadership
Program
What is the rationale for early childhood programs in publicly-funded schools?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of multi-grade classrooms?
How effective is distance education?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an alternate school year?
What should students be learning in school?
How do children learn to read and write?
Safe Schools
What can school boards do to ensure that schools provide a safe environment for all students?
What can be done to address bullying?
Small Schools
What can school divisions do to support small schools?
Student Learning
Technology
What role should technology play in the learning program?
How can students be protected on the Internet?
