Administrative Procedure 155
DISTRICT EVENTS - PROTOCOL Background Every effort is to be made to have at least one trustee in attendance at significant district or school events. It is expected that event organizers or principals will extend an invitation to the Board Chair, the ward trustee or to all trustees as appropriate to attend such events. In some instances, it is desirable to invite special guests and representatives from other levels of government to participate in significant district or school events. Procedures 1.
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Protocol for Board invitations is as follows: 1.1
All requests for the Board Chair and, or a trustee(s) to attend a district or school organized event shall be made through the Board Office. The contact person is the Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters.
1.2
The principal or event organizer shall notify the Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters of event details once they are finalized: purpose, date, time, location, audience and other key details. If a trustee is requested to bring greetings or make a presentation, the event organizer is to provide information on the desired presentation topic, other speakers and the time allotted for the presentation.
1.3
The Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters will notify the appropriate trustees with a request for RSVP.
1.4
The Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters will confirm trustee attendance with the event organizer, providing names (phonetic spelling if necessary), and titles of attendees and biographical information for trustee speaker(s).
1.5
The event organizer is to provide details of the finalized event program and any subsequent changes to the program to the Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters for confirmed attendees/speakers.
Protocol
2.1.
for invitations to other special guests including elected officials or dignitaries
The event organizer (school principal or Communications department) is responsible for inviting all special guests. In instances where requests are made from other parties for guests to attend events at the school, the school principal will work with their Area Superintendent or Area Director to determine appropriateness of the request.
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2.2.
The event organizer shall notify the Senior Administrative Assistant – Board Matters if an invitation to a special guest has been made or accepted.
2.3.
If a special guest is requested to bring greetings or make a presentation, the event organizer shall provide information on the desired presentation topic, other speakers and the time allotted for the presentation.
Recognition At events organized or sponsored by the district or its schools, it is appropriate to introduce and recognize trustees before introducing and recognizing other elected officials or dignitaries who may be present. The Master of Ceremonies is to use the following order of introduction of trustees and other dignitaries:
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3.1.
Board Chair
3.2.
Vice-Chair
3.3.
Trustees in attendance by Ward from 1-14. (where possible, trustees are to be seated in this order)
3.4.
"Greetings/regrets" from trustees not in attendance
3.5.
Chief Superintendent
3.6.
(if school is hosting event) - Principal, Vice-Principal(s)
3.7.
Other elected officials and dignitaries attending (highest to lowest rank): 3.7.1
Members of the Senate representing Alberta
3.7.2
Members of Parliament (Cabinet Ministers first)
3.7.3
Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (Cabinet Ministers first, MLA for the local jurisdiction next, representatives of the sitting government last)
3.7.4
Mayor
3.7.5
Other municipal representatives
3.7.6
Other dignitaries (trustees from other jurisdictions, special guests)
Greetings and Speaking Order The most appropriate order of speakers will vary based on the type of event, number and nature of speakers, the keynote speaker or the ceremony to be performed (if any). However, the following speaking order is suggested if a trustee is asked to bring greetings to an event sponsored by the District or one of its schools: 4.1
Introductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies, including recognition of trustees and other dignitaries in attendance
4.2
Blessing or grace (if appropriate)
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4.3
Remarks from Board Chair, Vice-Chair or trustee representing the Board
4.4
Greetings from the representative of: 4.4.1
Federal government
4.4.2
Provincial government (if more than one MLA is present, the MLA for the local riding speaks first, ministry representative second)
4.4.3
Municipal government
4.5
Chief Superintendent or Principal (or both as appropriate)
4.6
Keynote speaker or ceremony
4.7
Closing remarks, Master of Ceremonies
Royal and other Special Visits Districts or schools occasionally may be included in royal visits (including those of Canada's Governor-General and/or Alberta's Lieutenant-Governor); visits by the Prime Minister or Premier; ambassadors; or other prominent dignitaries.
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5.1
In such circumstances, the formal protocol of either the Government of Canada or Province of Alberta takes precedent. Information on proper protocol in these special circumstances can be obtained from the Government of Alberta Protocol Office.
5.2
It is expected that local event organizers will ensure trustees are invited and properly recognized and included in the event whenever possible.
Presentations to School/Students/Staff 6.1.
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In instances where ceremonial presentations/gifts are to be made to students or the school, efforts should be made to include participation from all dignitaries/special guests. In addition, gifts should either be directed to the school itself via the Principal, or to each student individually. Due to the large geographic areas that schools draw from, it is not possible to distribute gifts to residents of a single constituency.
Other Considerations 7.1
Seating is to be arranged so that the most senior dignitary is closest to the podium.
7.2
Provision is to be made for trustees and other important guests to be greeted by staff or students.
7.3
As audience members, dignitaries are to be provided with reserved seating in the front row.
7.4
Provision for parking is to be made for trustees and other dignitaries.
7.5
For details on School Blessings and Dedications, please refer to AP 155 Appendix A – School Blessing and Dedication Ceremony Guidelines and AP 155 Appendix B – School Blessing and Dedication Ceremony Workplan.
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7.6
For further information, or advice or assistance in organizing a school event, contact the Director, Communications.
Approval Date:
October 24, 2016
Reference:
Section 20, 60, 61, 113 School Act School Council Handbook
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