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 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. 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
PUBLIC EDUCATION
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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AS TRUSTEE, PATRICIA WILL -
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be accessible and responsive to Calgarians, parents and school councils,
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advocate to government to ensure the needs of the CBE are met and 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 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.
Committee and Liaison Roles
CBE Trustees play a vital role in shaping education by serving on Board committees and acting as liaisons to partner organizations. These roles help guide decision-making, policy development, and collaboration to support public education.
Patricia’s Current Roles
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Board Chair, Calgary Board of Education
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Agenda Planning Committee, Calgary Board of Education
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Metro Chairs Committee, Calgary Board of Education
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CBE Director, Alberta School Boards Association
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Audit and Risk Committee, Alberta School Boards Association
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Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Committee, Alberta School Boards Association
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Previous Roles & Contributions
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Over the past four years, Patricia has also served in several other roles.
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Governance Committee, Calgary Board of Education
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Planning Committee, Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) for the 2023 National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education and Canadian School Boards Association Congress
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Board Member, EducationMatters Board of Governors – Supporting educational initiatives and student success
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Grants Committee – EducationMatters, overseeing funding opportunities for schools and students
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
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
Support Patricia’s Campaign
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Thank you for considering a donation to Patricia’s campaign! Your support helps us reach more voters and make a meaningful impact in this election. While campaign contributions are not tax-deductible, every donation is greatly appreciated.
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How to Donate
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Donations can be made via e-transfer to:
📩 abcpatricia@telus.net
✅ Important: Please include your full name and address in the e-transfer message box to comply with campaign finance regulations.
🧾 Receipts will be issued for all contributions.
For more details on campaign finance rules, visit the Elections Calgary website:
https://www.calgary.ca/election/for-candidates/campaign-finances.html
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Thank you for your support!
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,
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
​The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi, comprised of the Siksika, the Kainai, the Piikani, and the Amskapi Piikani Nations. We acknowledge the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Îyârhe Nakoda, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney Nations, the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta.
This land on which we gather is traditionally known as Moh'kinstsis (Blackfoot), Guts’ists’i (Tsuut’ina), Wîchîspa (Nakoda), and otôskwanihk (Northern Michif & Cree).
As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.​​