Dear Residents of Ward G,

It’s an honour for me to serve as your Trustee on the Edmonton Public School Board.

My first months on the job have been a whirlwind.  But it’s been a pleasure to meet so many parents, school staff and students as I try to make my way around the Ward.

I am excited by the progress the new Board of Trustees has already made on a number of important issues.  Closest to my heart is the issue of school closures.  I’m pleased that the Board has passed my motion imposing a two-year moratorium on further school closures to give us all time to find alternatives and new solutions – rather than continue closing schools.

I am also very please that the board voted to create a special needs task force to look at the issues of educating special needs students – and the funding challenges that go with it.

I ran for office because I felt it was important for Ward G to have a representative who listens to the views of her constituents, and acts on those views.  Be it school closures, special needs funding, class sizes or any other education issue – I want to hear from you.  I will continue to visit as many schools and Parent Advisory Councils as I can.  I hope you won’t hesitate to contact me at 780.429.8086 or by email at Sarah.Hoffman@epsb.ca

Sincerely,

Sarah Hoffman, Trustee
Ward G