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ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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General Administration AP 162: Smoke-Free Facilities

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Background

The Division is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for students, employees and visitors. All buildings and vehicles owned and operated by the Division, and all Division property, shall be smoke-free (tobacco and cannabis) environments.

In accordance with the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act and the Tobacco Act, and Bill 26, the Division prohibits tobacco and tobacco like products (including but not limited to cigarettes, vaping, hookah, e-cigarettes) use and possession by anyone under the age of 18 years of age in schools, in vehicles owned and operated by the Division and on school grounds or at school-related activities. Employees of the Division are expected to model the expectations of this Administrative Procedure.

Procedures

  1. This Administrative Procedure applies to all users of Division operated buildings, including students, employees and visitors. It applies to all school activities as well as community use activities at Division operated buildings.
  2. This Administrative Procedure applies to vehicles owned and operated by the Division, which includes vehicles that are leased or contracted to the Division, including school buses.
  3. The Division will provide appropriate signs designating its facilities and vehicles to be “smoke-free”.
  4. With the prior approval of the Principal, the use of tobacco is permitted as part of religious/ceremonial events.

Adopted:

September 21, 2016

Amended:

October 23, 2018, December 30, 2021

Reference:

Section 31, 32, 33, 52, 53, 68, 196, 197, 204, 222, 225 Eduacation Act

Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act

Tobacco Act (Canada)

Bill 26 An act to control and regulate cannabis

Cross References:

AP 162 Appendix A Smudging / Pipe Ceremonies