How To Vote
Visit the Canadian Rockies school district's website here to find your voting times and locations.
Election Survey
| Ward | Candidate Name | Responded |
|---|---|---|
| Banff Ward | Sharon Oakley | ❌ |
| Luke Sunderland | ❌ | |
| Exshaw Ward | Dale Craig | ❌ |
| Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward | Brian Callaghan | ❌ |
| Cheryl Fraser | ❌ | |
| Anne Kontokosta | ❌ |
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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: No response.
Question 4
Do you believe your school board is currently transparent enough with parents and taxpayers? What would you change?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: 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?
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: No response.
Question 10
Do you support or oppose the impending teachers' strike? Please explain your reasoning.
Banff Ward
2 To Be Elected
Sharon Oakley: No response.
Luke Sunderland: No response.
Exshaw Ward
1 To Be Elected
Dale Craig: No response.
Mt. Rundle (Canmore) Ward
2 To Be Elected
Brian Callaghan: No response.
Cheryl Fraser: No response.
Anne Kontokosta: No response.