DCG-P0 - Hutterian Colony School Support

Staffing Allocation

The Prairie Spirit School Division continues to support Hutterian Colony schools.  Due to the absence of Provincial guidelines, it is incumbent on the Division to establish policy in this area.

The Prairie Spirit School Division and the Hutterian Colonies are responsible for providing a quality education to their students.

The Division will support Hutterian Colony Schools in a manner consistent with Division policy and in a fair and equitable manner.  The following principles will guide support for Colony schools.

1.  The Division is responsible for providing education services.  The Colony is responsible for construction and maintenance of the school facility.

2.  The Division will provide staffing as per divisional formula.

3.  If the student count is less than 15 students, the Hutterian Colony and The Prairie Spirit School Division will enter into an agreement to cost share the salary of staff on a pro-rated basis.  If enrolment drops below 15 students, the Hutterian Colony may be expected to pay 1/15 of the average divisional Teacher salary for every student below 15 students.

The Hutterian Colony and the Division need to conclude a mutually acceptable agreement for alternative program delivery.

4.  Hutterian Colonies wishing to establish new public schools are required to enter into discussion with the Division at least one full school year prior to the intended opening of a new school.

Rental of Facilities

The Prairie Spirit School Division will annually provide rents to the Hutterian Colonies within its borders, for the use of school facilities.  Such rents will be determined by the Board following consultation with members of the Hutterian community.

(See also FBC.)