Regina Public School Board - Trustee Tracey McMurchy, Regina, SK (2026)

09/16/2026

SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE 📚

We held our first School Community Engagement Committee meeting of the 2026-27 year tonight.

We focused on the SCC Café and confirming all the details. We are ready for you SCCs!!!

There is still time to register!!! The SCC Café is on Tue Sept 22 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm ☕️

Please see poster below for details 😊

In our meeting we also discussed:
- upcoming initiatives such as diversifying our community outreach and networks so more collaboration happens naturally.
-Revision of the SCC Handbook

As there may be a change in the Chair of this committee, I intend to remain part of the committee as I truly believe in the work and commitment to better engage our school community ♥️

09/11/2026

SCHOOL CLOTHING!! 👕👕👕

I’m Subdivision 2’s Trustee, but I am a Trustee for all of Regina Public Schools 💙 and I am SO proud of all of our people - educators, school support staff, division staff, our students and our school communities.

There are many ways I show my pride and one of the fun things I LOVE to do is wear school clothing at school board meetings! I am determined to buy T-shirts from all RPSD schools 😁💙👕

Soooo PLEASE 😊 comment below with a
LINK TO ORDER school clothing at ANY point in the school year - I will place an order!!!

I truly appreciate your help as I have missed the ordering deadline so often!! lol

I’m here to support our schools in all the ways I can! ♥️ I’m really excited to buy and wear YOUR school T-shirts!!!

THANK YOU so much!!

09/09/2026

After our regular board meeting last night, we held our Organizational meeting.

CONGRATULATIONS to Regina Public School Board - Trustee Adam Hicks and Regina Public School Board- Trustee Lacey Weekes on maintaining, by acclamation, the roles of Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively!!

We are very happy to have you both continue to lead us through the new school year!
THANK YOU for your dedication, commitment and leadership. We are proud and also grateful💙

We also discussed and approved the board meeting dates and confirmed the structure of the standing committees for the year. Chairs for committees will be decided in the next meeting.

2026-27 RBE Meeting Dates:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Tuesday, June 8, 2027
Tuesday, June 22, 2027
Tuesday, September 7, 2027

09/09/2026

WELCOME BACK everyone 💙

We held our first Board meeting of the 2026-27 school year!!! 📚🚌 We are happy to be back in the boardroom, in our schools and school communities!!

Our night started out with a presentation on Regina Public’s Three Year Indigenous Education Plan - “Ka-takosininaw. We will get there”. Thank you to our “Auntie On Assignment” 😊 Shannon Fayant, Vanéa Cyr and your team for such a thorough and inspiring plan. We all love the playbooks and the depth of thought and care that went into this plan.

The Honour song that opened our meeting, the Balfour student Alumni presentation, and seeing our school Indigenous Advocates, Alison and Deanna, there for support was extra special😊

We also:
✅ Heard presentation on the Board Planning/Evaluation & Director Evaluation
(Oct/Nov)
✅ Heard our Director’s Report by Director Haarmann. Highlight:
Our 5 division priorities: Student Achievement - literacy and numeracy; Mental health and well-being; Class size and classroom complexity; Inclusion, equity, and support for diverse learners; Teacher support, workload, and PD
✅ CFO Barry Lacey discussed the budget that was just approved by the Ministry of Education, which was also passed by our board.
✅ Our Superintendent of Business Services also reported on Q.Finance Accountability Transportation.
✅ Our Supervisor of Communications & Marketing, Scott McGregor and Director Haarmann presented on the planned process of naming the new Harbour Landing School, which has a tight timeframe - deadline of Oct 20 for submissions. Director Haarmann also talked about boundary changes in anticipation of the opening of this school for the 2027-28 school year.
✅ Discussed SSBA items in preparation of the Fall Assembly.

Our Organizational Meeting followed this Board meeting. We then went into our Closed session.

I also submitted a subdivision report. It was light, but still meaningful for me as I was able to attend backpack drop-offs, and École Massey had their first SCC meeting, which was great, and so nice to get to know their new principal and VP right away! Welcome Mme. Shabatoski and Mme. Blair Dueck!! 💙

Our next Board meeting: October 20, 2026

09/04/2026

First School Community Council (SCC) meeting of the 2026-27 school year in the books!!

Our École Massey SCC met last night, welcoming our wonderful new Principal Kara Shabatoski and new VP Laurie Blair Dueck!!

SCCs are an important link between our schools, families and communities. They bring together parents, caregivers, community members, and work alongside school staff to support student learning, well-being and a strong, diverse school community.

SCCs give families and community members a meaningful voice in their schools. They provide advice and perspectives on the needs of students and families, encourage parent and community involvement, contribute to school planning and improvement, and help strengthen the connection between the school and the community 😊

École Massey SCC meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the school! Join them!! ♥️

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AND speaking of SCCs…

Regina Public School Board Trustees are hosting our:

SCC CAFÉ - Tue Sept 22 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
(Info in pic) ** Please register for the event 😊

SCC members and anyone interested in joining an SCC but want to better understand who they are and wear they do - THIS IS FOR YOU!!!😊

There will be lots of time and opportunities to connect with other SCC members, meet all Trustees and Division staff and share success stories so we can learn from each other!!

SEE YOU THERE!! ♥️📚

09/03/2026

September 2 wasn’t just the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 📚🚌💙 - it was an AMAZING First Day of School!!!

Welcome back everyone!!! I was so happy to drop by a few of my schools to say “Hi and thank you!” - armed with treats of course 😁

I love the energy, the smiles and laughter and in my daughter Mila’s case, the endlessss giggles and sassiness with her friends as they head to gr10! 🩷

My son is in 2nd year university and I’m so proud of his accomplishments throughout K-12 in our public school system! His teachers still talk to me about him and I love how proud THEY also are of him ♥️ THAT is what we are so fortunate to have: educators who not only teach, but they help build good humans, by supporting, encouraging and giving them a sense of belonging in this sometimes crazy world. It’s easy to get lost.

As Trustees, we want to create the best experience for students, in a positive learning environment where they feel safe, cared about and empowered to achieve and be successful in life ♥️ THIS is how I was able to be who I am today - and I want this for ALL our kids.

Have a wonderful school year ahead!! ♥️

09/02/2026

Every year around the start of school I get so excited and happy, feeling all the energy that surrounds me, fills me up and rejuvenates me ♥️ As a parent and a Trustee.

My kids are excited to get back into routine and see their friends everyday. My daughter, heading into grade 10, said she missed her teachers 😊 I love hearing that.
My son had his first day of 2nd year at the U of R today.

I used to drop the kids off at school and they would humour me and let me take 17000 pictures! I’d talk with teachers and parents and I’d just take it all in.

It always makes me think back to my childhood. Oh how wildly different it was. 1981. My first school was Wascana School. Then Thomson School. Then Crescent School - who recalls it? I believe it is now Cornwall Alternative School. And Queen Elizabeth on Broadway Ave… and Arcola School with the pool in the basement 💦

School for me was scary. Only because I didn’t speak English, I didn’t know anyone, I was shy, nervous, lonely, anxious - AND often cold, and hungry. My parents did their best. But we had not much.

Kids who feel left out. Kids who get picked on for having different skin colour or eye shape (in my case), or for unknowingly wearing pyjamas to school (also me). It hurts. And it scars.

BUT my teachers were there for me ♥️
Mrs. K***z, Ms. Fehler, Ms. Krenoski, Mrs. Berger, Mr.Maupin, Mr. Ingram, Mr. Barry, Mr. Bernhauser, Mr. Reed… Mrs. Schuett, Mme. Adams, Mr. Ebenol, Mr. Stawartz, Mr. Ripplinger, I can go on and on about all my teachers who inspired me - AND helped me come out of my shell (boy did I ever!!😊)

I am who I am today because of my teachers.
Yes my parents too but honestly we were just trying to survive day by day. My teachers supported me, encouraged me and helped me up whenever I needed. I gained confidence and made friends. And gained more confidence. And made more friends!

As an adult, I know how it feels to be that kid. And I know the incredible impact our educators have on our kids. This is my WHY I do what I do.

This is why I love and care about people and about my community. And why I value my friends and the important people in my life.

Everything I do is for all of our kids. And as corny as it sounds, I do it knowing that this shy little girl from Vietnam would be really proud of the woman she turned out to be… thanks to everyone who helped me along the way - from the boat at sea, to the refugee camp, to the church who sponsored us to Regina in 1980, to my teachers who took care of me through K-12 and throughout university (I also loved my profs!!).

Now I have the privilege of giving back. And that is what I endeavour to do everyday from the moment I wake up.

Have THE BEST DAY tomorrow everyone!
And the most AMAZING year ahead ♥️📚🚌

09/01/2026

Say Hello to Kevin and Gerardo!!

While walking the halls of schools today, visiting with families and students, reconnecting with teachers, seeing the love and care that went into preparing their classrooms - I also saw the love and care for students in the sparkling clean floors, dust-free shelves and desks, spotless boot rooms, working lights/taps/everything, cared for school yards and playgrounds…

I admit I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to noticing things like this, but I wanted to shine a huge gratitude spotlight on our fine facilities folks at École Massey: HFT Kevin & Gerardo😊 whom I ran into as I roamed the halls of the school admiring the shiny floors and freshly painted walls!!

They shared with me the work that was done over the summer. It’s no wonder the students and staff truly appreciate them at Massey. And they always make me feel welcomed with smiles and great conversation!!!

THANK YOU sincerely Kevin and Gerardo for all you do to make our everyday better! ♥️

And THANK YOU to ALL our facilities staff across Regina Public Schools for all your hard work throughout the year, and getting the schools ready throughout the summer so that kids have a safe, clean and welcoming environment to come to everyday ♥️

09/01/2026

Today was “backpack drop-off” day at Regina Public Schools, where families also had the opportunity to meet their children’s teachers as well as EAs, LRTs, office staff - AND enjoy treats like ice cream and donuts!! 🍨🍩

There’s so much excitement in the schools as students rushed in with their families and see their classrooms that teachers spent part of their August preparing ♥️

THANK YOU to all our school staff who made today special for families ♥️ It means a lot to have our children feel excited, less anxious and alleviate some of the nerves that come with back to school. I know it makes us parents happy too!

Have fun getting ready for first day of school!
♥️📚🚌😊

08/30/2026

Well that’s is a wrap for summer 2026! I hope you had an enjoyable and fun summer! I got to relax a bit, spend time with family at the lake, attend Rider games, live music events - who went to The Beaches and Shake The Lake??!♥️

And now it’s been a good couple weeks of meetings and prepping for the 2026-27 school year! I’m happy to be back at work.

I had a great talk with Director Haarmann, discussing priorities for the year. I had the privilege of sharing my thoughts for the new school year and providing feedback on focus areas.

I believe strong relationships are key to everything we do and helps us move together to our common goal - enriching student experience, student achievement, and empowering all of us in our roles. Working well with our province’s Ministry of Education and all organizations who provide various supports, and whom we work with collaboratively and in partnership will benefit our children 😊

Valuing our educators - making them feel heard and know that we genuinely care. I have and always will make the time to listen, share, and work together in positive and productive ways. We won’t always agree, but I know that all of our hearts are in the right place. The passion and dedication of all our educators are seen, recognized and appreciated ♥️

Advocating for more support and resources to provide more for our students and staff is always vital. In the meantime we look for efficiencies and innovative approaches to how we operate. Trustees focus on strategy, community voices, and big picture - and we wholeheartedly trust our division administrators and leaders to implement and deliver results.

I spend as much time as I’m able to during the year within the schools, talking with students, with educators, parents & families, SCCs, stakeholders, and learning from incredible leaders from RPSD, other divisions and organizations. None of us get things done alone. I have amazing people in my world whom I am grateful to work alongside. We don’t just sit behind our laptops and boardroom tables. People are extremely important to us - please know that we see you, we hear you, and you matter ♥️

As always, I am here for you. Please reach out if you have something to share or would like to discuss or clarify any topics or issues. Engagement with my community will always be a priority for me. Working with you to add value and meaning in our children’s everyday experience will always be what my heart and mind focus on.

Talk soon 😊

Regina Public School Board - Trustee Tracey McMurchy

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