Tara Smith - School Trustee for SJASD

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Tara Smith - School Trustee for SJASD My name is Tara Smith. I am a school trustee in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division I am a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

My wife and I have two children who are in elementary school in the division. My 15 years of experience as an educator have given me deep insight into the education system. I have a taught a variety of courses at the secondary level. I was part of the team that developed the Dance Curriculum for Manitoba. I currently serve as Vice-President of the Manitoba Dance Teachers Association. The pandemic brought into focus the vital role that school divisions play in supporting the specific needs of their communities. Every student has the right to succeed. It is important to foster strong teachings, rich learning opportunities and positive outcomes for all students. I am a strong supporter of the arts, athletics, and the wide variety of programs that SJASD offers. It is vital that schools provide enriching and interesting learning experiences for all types of learners. I believe in the importance of high-quality public education that is easily accessible for everyone. I will work diligently to advocate for all members of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division.

10/16/2026

🎨💃 School Trustees passed a motion at the October 13, 2026, Public Board Meeting to eliminate course fees for Art and Dance programs at Senior Years schools.
💸 In Blurb from the Board, West Ward Trustees explain that students can now participate in these programs without the barrier of that additional cost.
Programs like Art and Dance help students:
✅ Learn to work together,
✅ Listen to one another, 👂🏾
✅ Practice and persevere, 💪🏻
✅ Perform in front of others or showcase their work, 🖼️ and
✅ Take pride in what they accomplish. 🌟
🌱 Trustees Shiells, Lethbridge, and Smukowich note that this work helps create opportunities for students to participate, belong, discover their strengths, and thrive.
🔗 For more information on Senior Years course fee reductions, see link: https://www.sjasd.ca/pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=608

10/10/2026
10/03/2026
The nomination is official. Ready to work for the community of SJASD.
09/19/2026

The nomination is official. Ready to work for the community of SJASD.

Ready for round 2. I am happy to announce that I am running for a second term. It has been a privilege to serve the comm...
09/05/2026

Ready for round 2. I am happy to announce that I am running for a second term. It has been a privilege to serve the community of SJASD and there is still so more work to do.

I promise to stop neglecting my FB account. You can also check out my Instagram account

09/04/2026

📢 Attention SJASD Families: SJASD is excited to share that the Manitoba government is introducing free Youth Transit Passes for Grade 6–12 students through a pilot partnership with the City of Winnipeg. 🚌
🏫 School staff have been provided with passes and will distribute them as follows:
✅ Grades 11–12: Sept. 8–18
✅ Grades 9–10: Sept. 21–25
✅ Grades 6–8: Sept. 28–Oct. 2 (Grade 6 students aged 12 or older)
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Caregivers must provide consent for EACH child BEFORE a transit pass can be issued. To avoid delays, please confirm consent as soon as possible via an online form or by contacting your child’s school.
📅 Passes will expire on Aug. 31, 2027, and are non-transferable. Students in Grades 10–12 are encouraged to carry their student ID card when using their Youth Transit Pass. 🪪
🔗 See link for more information or to access the consent form: https://www.sjasd.ca/pages/newsitem.aspx?ItemID=600

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