RE-ELECT
PATRICIA BOLGER
Calgary Board of Education
Public School Trustee
Wards 6 & 7
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Welcome! I am Patricia Bolger
I'm excited to announce that I am seeking re-election as CBE School Board Trustee. Our Board of Trustees has a lot of work ahead of us in the coming months and I am committed to focusing on this during the remainder of our term together. I look forward to sharing more about my campaign in June.
ABOUT PATRICIA
Patricia holds a Master of Education (Science) and a Bachelor of Education specializing in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alberta and has over a decade of experience teaching in Edmonton and Calgary area public schools.
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Patricia is currently serving as the Board Chair of the Calgary Board of Education, in her first term as Trustee for Wards 6 & 7. She previously taught at the University of Calgary in the Werklund School of Education as a Sessional and Field Instructor. Working with our future educators is a role she loved!
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Meet Patricia
* Updated photo coming sometime soon!*
Patricia and her husband Paul have three children, now young adults, aged 18, 20, and 22. They all attended Calgary Board of Education schools including Jennie Elliott, Bishop Pinkham, Griffith Woods, Ernest Manning, and Central Memorial. All three are now off to different universities and playing the sports they love!
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Patricia is a proud member of her community association and served on the Discovery Ridge Community Association Board for over a decade. Over the years, Patricia has enjoyed serving on the Boards of various non-profits and sports organizations, managing teams and, of course, volunteering in her children's schools.
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Patricia enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her friends and family, and reading great books with her bookclub. In her spare time Patricia can be found cheering on her favourite players in countless hockey rinks and lacrosse fields across the country and beyond.
VALUES
EXCELLENCE
Patricia believes that EXCELLENCE in public education benefits us all by making our communities and our city safer, more productive and resilient.
COMMUNITY
Patricia values community and the importance of schools being an integral part of our neighbourhoods.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Patricia believes the Board must be transparent and accountable to its many stakeholders - students, parents, and the citizens of Calgary.
PRIORITIES
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Elevate the quality of education students receive. Â Create environments that promote excellence building upon exemplars in successful programs.
COMMON SENSE
Foster common sense, thoughtful, and fiscally sound decision making.
COLLABORATION
Working together to make decisions in the best interests of students. Listen and collaborate with CBE administration, trustees, government, parents, and community members.
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Collaborating with other CBE Trustees, parents, and Alberta Education is a critical skill needed in order to move forward and make effective decisions. Working with others in a respectful and objective manner is one of Patricia's strengths.
Collaboration
WHAT DOES A CBE SCHOOL TRUSTEE DO?
The Board of Trustees provides leadership to the CBE by defining the Vision, Results, and Organizational Expectations for the organization on behalf of its community. Every four years, during the Municipal Election, Calgarians elect seven Trustees to govern the Calgary Board of Education.
THE BOARD’S JOB IS TO REPRESENT, LEAD AND SERVE CALGARIANS AND TO GOVERN THE CBE
ADVOCATE FOR THE CBE AND ITS STUDENTS
ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN THE WORK OF THE BOARD AND THE CBE
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MONITOR THE BOARD’S POLICIES TO ENSURE ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
AS TRUSTEE, PATRICIA WILL -
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be accessible and responsive to parents and school councils,
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advocate to government to ensure the needs of the CBE are fully understood,
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support policies that are in the best interests of students,
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ask questions, seek expertise, and continue to expand my knowledge and understanding of issues, and
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collaborate with fellow Trustees, Alberta Education, and key stakeholders to provide a world class public education to Calgary students.
Working Together
Every four years during the City of Calgary’s municipal election seven CBE School Trustees are elected (one Trustee per two Wards). The Board’s job is to represent, lead and serve Calgarians and to govern the CBE. Trustees do not solely represent their wards but rather work together in the best interests of the entire organization.
The Superintendent
The Board of Trustees has one employee, the Chief Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent is responsible for meeting the expectations set forth by the Board.
Stakeholders
Trustees also work with key stakeholders and advocate the needs of the system with elected officials (MLAs and City Councillors). They communicate with students, employees, parents and citizens to engage all stakeholders in the work of the Board and the organization.
Donations
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Thank you for considering a donation to support Patricia’s campaign. Although your campaign contribution is not tax deductible, it is greatly appreciated!​
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Donations can be made via e-transfer to:
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Please ensure your full address is noted in the e-transfer message box.
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Receipts will be issued.
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You can learn more about campaign finance rules at the Elections Calgary website.
CONTACT
If you would like to support Patricia and display a lawn sign when the time comes (in September) please email and let us know!
If you'd like to get in touch for any other reason,
please email:
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.