Kevin Gietz

• Palliser School Board moves forward with recommendations after review finds climate not psychologically healthy for employees

  The board hopes to address all 21 recommendations before the next school board election, scheduled for October 2017.

  Education

  Nov 24, 2016
  
• Palliser Regional Schools report finds climate not psychologically healthy for employees

  The report comes 11 months after former employee Michelle Gibbs filed a civil lawsuit claiming chief superintendent Kevin Gietz created an oppressive atmosphere and engaged in unwanted physical touching.

  Education

  Nov 3, 2016
  
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• Palliser Schools superintendent back on paid leave

  This is Kevin Gietz's second paid leave in just three months, but the first brought forward by the school board.

  Education

  Aug 24, 2016
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• Palliser Regional Schools announces names of review panelists

  Dr. Terence Weninger and Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt have agreed to conduct the review, set to start June 1 at the latest.

  Education

  May 25, 2016
• Palliser superintendent takes leave amid delayed review into ‘culture of fear’

  A release from district officials said superintendent Kevin Gietz is taking a temporary leave and will be replaced in the meantime by a familiar face.

  Education

  May 25, 2016
• Palliser Regional Schools’ operational review plan changed again

  An independent review of Palliser Regional Schools' operations is changing again.

  Education

  May 17, 2016
• Independent review of Palliser School Board approved

  “We would like a panel of three independents that are totally unaffiliated with Palliser or the division or with our staff, so it can be done externally. We want to be as transparent as possible,” board chair Colleen Deitz said.

  Education

  Feb 9, 2016
• Alberta minister to meet with Palliser school board after petition alleges ‘culture of fear’

  As a lawsuit and allegations of improper conduct continue to swirl around Palliser Regional Schools Superintendent David Gietz, Alberta Minister of Education David Eggen is preparing to address the situation.

  Education

  Jan 20, 2016
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• Palliser Regional Schools superintendent calls for external review into ‘culture of fear’

  Palliser Regional Schools is asking Alberta Minister of Education David Eggen to oversee an independent review into the school system after allegations of a “culture of fear” and abusive behaviour from one of the board’s superintendents.

  Education

  Jan 11, 2016