St. Paul students benefit from school infrastructure investment
Edmonton … The Government of Alberta has committed to support multiple school projects in the St. Paul region, including funding for St. Paul Education Regional Division (SPERD) to support a second phase of modernization for the St. Paul Regional High School’s Career and Technology Studies (CTS) lab.A commitment is also in place to build a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in St. Paul for East Central Francophone Education Region (ECFER). As a result, the Government of Alberta and ECFER will revise the terms of the 2006 agreement.
“I believe this solution will meet the long-term needs of the members of the education community in the St. Paul area, with particular benefits for students and staff,” said Minister of Education Ron Liepert. “This is the best use of taxpayer dollars to support educational requirements in St. Paul.”
In addition, government will work with the SPERD board of trustees to resolve student capacity issues at the Two Hills Mennonite School. The government will re-audit SPERD’s Racette junior high and St. Paul elementary schools to determine emergent maintenance and modernization needs, as well as review the Performing Arts Centre needs at St. Paul Regional High School.
“The Government of Alberta has worked diligently to create a workable solution to the school infrastructure needs of the St. Paul region,” said Ray Danyluk, MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul.
The total funding allocation for the multiple school projects will be known once all plans are finalized.
Previously announced infrastructure projects for SPERD include $1.7 million for the first phase of modernization funding for St. Paul Regional High School’s CTS lab (approved last May) and $14.3 million for construction of Glen Avon K-9 replacement school in St. Paul.
Providing quality learning opportunities is one key initiative under Premier Ed Stelmach’s plan to build a stronger Alberta. Other priorities for the government are to: govern with integrity and transparency, manage growth pressures, improve Albertans’ quality of life and provide safe and secure communities.
