Member suggests NESD board of education should focus on professional development
Passionate discussion arose near the end of the North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education meeting in Tisdale on Tuesday, Jan. 15, with professional development being the key topic.
During discussions about who would attend upcoming public sector governance programs, Marla Walton, vice-chair of the NESD board, said the entire board, not just one individual, needs to do more for self professional development.
Luke Perkins, board chair of the NESD board, said after the meeting he agrees with Walton’s comments.
“You can always do better, it’s your job,” Perkins said. “As a board we’d rather spend money on students, facilities, and everything else other than us so sometimes we cut ourselves short, but it’s a valid point. We need to make sure that we’re doing the best job that we can.