Prince of Peace Consultation
RVS was recently notified that the lease for the Prince of Peace Lutheran School property is being terminated effective Aug. 5, 2022, leaving no option to remain in the facility. The Board of Trustees has started the formal process to explore the future of the school, which will begin with a public consultation.
A timeline of key events for the school closure consideration for the school is as follows:
April 14, 2021 – Public Meeting
- Location/Time: https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/rvsboard; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Purpose: Discuss current situation with the lease, provide information about the current enrolment, describe possible options for the school given the lease termination, describe how the Board will solicit feedback.
April 14 to 28, 2021 – Written Submissions to the Board of Trustees
- Location/Time: Online
- Purpose: An opportunity for stakeholders to provide written, emailed submissions no later than April 28, 2021, at 5 p.m. via suptoffice@rockyview.ab.ca.
May 6, 2021 – Delegations to the Board of Trustees
- Location/Time: Online via Zoom at https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/rvsboard 10 a.m.
- Purpose: Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to make a presentation to the Board at its public meeting (please see Board Policy 7 - Board Operations (Section 7)). Requests to present must be submitted no later than April 30, 2021, C/O Greg Luterbach, Superintendent of Schools, at 2651 Chinook Winds Dr., Airdrie, T4B 0B4 or suptoffice@rockyview.ab.ca.
May 13, 2021 – Board Decision
- Location/Time: Online via Zoom at https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/rvsboard 10 a.m.
- Purpose: The Board will consider the future of Prince of Peace Lutheran School at its public Board meeting. A notice will be issued to all stakeholders regarding any decision following the adjournment of the public meeting.
RVS is committed to supporting families, students and staff throughout this process. More information can be found in the letters sent to the school community.
School Community Letters
- Prince of Peace Parent Notification - March 18
- Prince of Peace Parent Letter March 18 2021
- Prince of Peace Parent Notification - Feb. 12
- Feb. 12, 2021 letter