Experienced, Focused Leadership
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Smart and Strategic
Advocacy
Prior to being elected as Trustee in 2021, I spent over a decade as a relentless and successful community advocate at the municipal level.
Understanding how to get people to work together on tough problems, and then showing those ideas to leaders in a way that makes them want to help, has been very important to how I think and the contributions I've made as Trustee.
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During my first term, I put forward several motions and championed a positive, solutions-focused approach to advocating to the Province. Our Board has seen success in our advocacy, but there is more to do. ​
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Board Governance
Students, staff, families and our wider community deserve a highly effective Trustee who keeps a constant focus on student success at Edmonton Public Schools.
Throughout my term, I've brought a clear understanding of what excellence in trusteeship and board governance looks like. I lead by example. This includes being accountable, continuously learning, adapting towards best practices and serving as part of a team. ​​​
When students succeed, our community succeeds
Julie understands it is job of an effective Trustee to bring together all stakeholders around a shared goal of supporting student success. Key to this is bringing diverse perspectives to the Board table to inform healthy debate and effective decision-making. This means staying connected to YOU throughout the term, just as I've been doing for four years - including events, returning calls and emails, and through my newsletter published after each public board meeting.
Julie knows that a respectful and team-based relationship with the Superintendent matters. As the Board's sole employee, it is critical to work together in solving problems and making progress towards our strategic plan. On September 1, our Board is welcoming a new Superintendent. As current Board Chair, I'm seeking re-election so I can support continuity and a smooth transition in this important relationship.
Julie has experienced first-hand the influential role that Trustees, as elected officials, play in nurturing a productive and professional relationship with other elected officials. This includes the Provincial government, local MLAs, city council and local MPs. Public education can be complex, and working collaboratively can make a big difference to finding solutions that work.
Scroll down to read about my track record as your current Trustee and my thoughts on continuing our work. Want to share your own perspectives? Please get in touch using the contact form or emailing me at julie@juliekusiek.ca.