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Election Survey
| Ward | Candidate Name | Responded |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 (Northwest) | Anne Karczmarczyk | ❌ |
| Ward 2 (North Central) | Dennis MacNeil | ❌ |
| Maria Smosarska | ❌ | |
| Ward 3 (Northeast) | Candyce Nikipelo | ❌ |
| Ward 4 (Southwest) | April Bauer | ❌ |
| Ward 5 (South Central) | Elohne Chizawsky | ❌ |
| Brittany Turko | ✅ | |
| Ward 6 (Southeast) | Donna Cherniwchan | ❌ |
Question 1
Parents have consistently said they believe school boards should prioritize core academics. Do you believe that priority is currently reflected in your school board's budget? If not, what would you change?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: Yes I do. Aspen View spends approximately 68%,
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 2
Do you believe the money following the student to the education that parents choose is an important element of accountability for public education or a threat?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I do like the idea of keeping schools accountable and having healthy competition to improve and gain funding. Although, I do not like the idea of having resources and funding taken away from public schools that may struggle if students are enrolled in more and more private facilities. I strongly believe in equality and inclusivity for all students to access quality education and resources.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 3
Do you believe local decision-makers should take responsibility for local decisions, or do you believe decisions are best made centrally?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I believe that you don't and won't truly understand unless you're in the thick of it. I believe the best decisions can be made when you are able to actively hear and see what is happening. If you are responsible for making decisions for others, then you should be doing your best to understand the perspective of those who will be affected by your decisions. Therefore I believe you have to be local.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 4
Do you believe your school board is currently transparent enough with parents and taxpayers? What would you change?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I do believe there can always be growth with transparency, I feel it starts with trust. I would be as actively present as possible. I would strive to get to build trust with families, community, students, admin & staff - so that if anyone felt that we're hiding something they'll feel comfortable to ask for clarification.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 5
Can you commit to removing any policies that require secrets to be kept from parents by policy, without an individual, exceptional circumstance being identified?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: Other than following Alberta Law, I cannot find any policy that Aspen View has for secrecy, they push for open doors, and encourage concerns to be fixed locally with nothing hidden.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 6
Do you believe parents should be informed before abortion, sexual assault, marriage, or questions about deciding to have children are covered in school, in a way similar to the requirements around sexual identity or religious identity?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I believe this is a case by case answer. In cases of imminent harm, or abuse then authorities would be notified as legally obligated. In cases of no imminent harm or abuse I believe it is important to respect confidentiality and to lead by discretion based on the topic discussed.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 7
Do you believe program and course development at the school board level must be transparent and focused on clearly defined knowledge outcomes?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: Yes, I believe the more transparent and specific the better. This helps to maintain trust and accountability between the board, students and their families.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 8
What are your thoughts on communicating progress clearly with letter grades and percentages, as opposed to "descriptive grading", at all grade levels?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I do like the idea of blending them. I believe at all grade levels every child will understand differently. Some guardians and students may prefer black and white numbers/grades, while others appreciate the words to understand in more detail where there is strength or room for improvement. I personally prefer letter grades, but when I went through it last year with my grade 3 and grade 1 children it worked better for them to have the descriptive grading.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 9
Professional development days for teachers and other school board staff are negotiated locally. Do you believe your school board currently has negotiated the right number of professional development days? If not, what changes would you like to advocate for?
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: Yes I do believe the amount of PD days is a correct amount.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.
Question 10
Do you support or oppose the impending teachers' strike? Please explain your reasoning.
Ward 1 (Northwest)
1 To Be Elected
Anne Karczmarczyk: No response.
Ward 2 (North Central)
2 To Be Elected
Dennis MacNeil: No response.
Maria Smosarska: No response.
Ward 3 (Northeast)
1 To Be Elected
Candyce Nikipelo: No response.
Ward 4 (Southwest)
1 To Be Elected
April Bauer: No response.
Ward 5 (South Central)
1 To Be Elected
Elohne Chizawsky: No response.
Brittany Turko: I support, I believe our government does not fund or support public education or teachers.
Ward 6 (Southeast)
1 To Be Elected
Donna Cherniwchan: No response.