b'THE FIRST YEAR OF THE MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2023-2027In 2023-24, we marked the inaugural year of our new Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP). The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) MYSP is comprehensive and progressive. The plan draws its strength from a holistic approach and features a strong emphasis on decolonizing systems and practices, student agency, and broad community engagement. The plan is a response to key insights gleaned from theThe plans explicit and significant focus on learner agency, Progress Report: Taking Stock of our MYSP for 2019- student voice in decision-making, and personalized learning 2023, published in March 2023. Ongoing opportunities foraligns with contemporary educational research. community engagement further shaped and refined the 25 strategic actions guiding our journey until 2027.Some of the proposed actions include universal early screening and a focus on formative assessment to better Three other important documents also informed the plan:support learning, as well as an emphasis on project-based the Manitoba Governments K to 12 Education Action Plan,learning, arts, practical arts, technical vocational education, Manitobas Indigenous Education Policy Framework and career readiness to better engage learners. Mamahtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born Withandthe International Science and Evidence based EducationThe MYSP commits LRSD to community involvement, (ISEE) Assessment, published in 2022.through partnerships with families and collaborations with governments and external organizations.The MYSP articulates a multi-disciplinary effort, buildingon many provincial and national research projects andThe inclusion of employee wellness to support student initiatives that LRSD is co-designing with universities andwellness, trauma-responsive practices, and social-emotional educational partners.learning demonstrates a progressive approach to mental health and well-being.The focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is robust. It infuses all aspects of the plan. StrongIn the first year of the MYSP, two strategic actions made emphasis on Indigenous perspectives, languages, andparticularly strong progress:teachings are central to the overall strategy. The inclusionStrategic Action 4.3 Universal Full-Day Kindergarten &of UN Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis Access to Before-and-After School Care on Indigenous rights and land-based education isStrategic Action 4.4 Universal Nutrition Programforward-thinking and intended to offer tangible hopefor our childrens future.As part of its budget deliberations, the board boldly decided to implement Universal Full-Day Kindergarten The proposed expansion of language programsincluding(FDK) for September 2024. This locally supported taxpayer Indigenous languages, French Immersion, and internationalinvestment will provide all five-year-olds in LRSD with a full optionsstrives toward equity.day (everyday) to explore, learn, grow, and play. With FDK implemented, we can now strengthen our collaboration with 14'