Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership Team

Natasha Wilm, Acting Superintendent
Stephen Hoyland, Assistant Superintendent - Education Services
Imogene Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer
Natasha Wilm, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources

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Superintendent Letter

May 30, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Subject: May BRSD Updates

As May wraps up, we’re excited to share some of the great things happening across BRSD. Students have shone in many areas—from impressive track and field events to inspiring band, choir, and drama performances.

Grade 12 Farewell celebrations kicked off on May 2 in Daysland and students have been preparing for and celebrating this life-changing milestone throughout the month. Central High Sedgewick Public School will host the final BRSD Farewell ceremony of the 2024–25 school year in June. We are excited to congratulate our students for this important moment in your life journey!

A highlight this month was the powwow hosted at Viking School, which brought together over 800 people including Elders, dancers and guests. It was a powerful event that reflects our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, leading into National Indigenous History Month in June. We are also proud to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

June is also Pride Month. This is a time to celebrate diversity and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These June observances that we recognize and support align with our commitment to inclusion and respect for all.

BRSD Board of Trustees approved the 2025–26 budget on May 8, 2025. In our current school year, BRSD has received $70,148,449 in total operational funding from Alberta Education. Next year’s allocation shows a slight increase as we will receive $70,739,588 in operational funding, which reflects provincial adjustments and student enrolment trends. The budget includes temporary stabilization funding from Alberta Education in the amount of $1,482,526. This funding was introduced to help school divisions transition to the current funding model. Stabilization funding is being phased out over the next two years and will be eliminated by September 2027. The 2025–26 budget includes using $1.9 million from reserves to help support and maintain school staffing as much as possible.

We’re also pleased to share that the Board of Trustees has approved our 2025–28 Education Plan. Built with input from almost 3,500 voices, the plan focuses on BRSD’s three priorities: Learning Success for All, Enhance High Quality Learning and Working Environments, and Well-Being. Our media release explains more about the plan.

Thanks for your support; enjoy the last month of school!

Sincerely,

Natasha Wilm
Acting Superintendent