Prairie Valley School Division Executive and Leadership Team

Gord Husband, the Director, Education & Chief Executive Officer at Prairie Valley School Division, directs all academic programming and administrative operations across the rural landscape. Overseeing 39 schools, the Director, Education & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between provincial curriculum standards and the unique needs of 32 distinct communities. This leadership role involves managing complex service delivery models necessitated by the expansive 27,000 square kilometre territory. By fostering partnerships with 15 neighboring First Nations, Gord Husband strengthens community engagement and cultural integration within the educational framework. The Director, Education & Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous oversight of instructional quality while balancing the logistical demands of a purely rural school division. Through strategic planning, Husband drives long-term academic success and operational efficiency, ensuring that every student receives high-quality instruction regardless of location within the southeast Saskatchewan region.

Dianne Ford, the Division Deputy Director, Services & Chief Financial Officer at Prairie Valley School Division, manages the fiscal health and operational infrastructure of the entire organization. Overseeing the allocation of resources across 39 schools, the Division Deputy Director, Services & Chief Financial Officer optimizes cost models to address the challenges of a vast, non-urban geographic area. This role involves coordinating with the Board to ensure financial transparency and sustainable growth. By implementing robust budgetary controls, Dianne Ford secures the necessary funding for essential educational programs and facility maintenance. The Division Deputy Director, Services & Chief Financial Officer monitors economic trends to mitigate the impact of rural service delivery costs on the division's bottom line. Through meticulous financial planning, Ford supports the overarching mission of providing equitable learning environments, ensuring that fiscal resources directly enhance student outcomes across the diverse communities served by the division.

Kayla Edgerton, the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services Superintendent at Prairie Valley School Division, architects the administrative systems and corporate policies that sustain daily operations. Overseeing the integration of corporate services with financial reporting, the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services Superintendent ensures compliance with provincial regulations and internal governance standards. This leadership role involves managing the logistical complexities of a division spanning 27,000 square kilometres, including transportation and facility management. By streamlining corporate workflows, Kayla Edgerton improves operational agility and reduces overhead costs. The Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services Superintendent collaborates with executive leadership to align administrative capacity with the evolving needs of rural schools and Hutterite colony sites. Through the implementation of scalable infrastructure, Edgerton supports the division's commitment to operational excellence, ensuring that administrative functions remain responsive to the unique geographic and demographic requirements of the southeast Saskatchewan region.

Fred LaClaire, the President at Prairie Valley School Division, guides the Board of Education in setting the strategic vision and policy framework for the entire division. Overseeing governance activities, the President ensures that all board decisions reflect the needs of the 32 communities within the rural service area. This leadership role involves facilitating communication between the division and provincial stakeholders to advocate for resources that support rural education. By chairing board meetings and fostering consensus among trustees, Fred LaClaire drives the development of long-term policies that promote student achievement and community well-being. The President monitors the effectiveness of division-wide initiatives, ensuring that the strategic direction remains consistent with the mission of providing high-quality education across the vast geographic expanse. Through active engagement with local stakeholders, LaClaire maintains the integrity of the governance process, securing the division's position as a vital pillar of the southeast Saskatchewan educational landscape.