On August 27, at its annual organizational meeting, Elk Island Public Schools' (EIPS) Board of Trustees formally selected its Chair and Vice-Chair. Colleen Holowaychuk will act as the Board Chair and Krista Scott as the Vice-Chair. Both individuals will lead the Board of Trustees for their second consecutive school year.
Colleen Holowaychuk (left), EIPS Board Chair, and Krista Scott (right), EIPS Board Vice-Chair.
Board Chair Holowaychuk was first elected as an EIPS trustee in October 2010, representing residents in Lamont County. Her background includes several leadership roles serving as a EIPS Board Vice-Chair, Director and Zone 2/3 Chair and Vice-Chair with the Alberta School Boards Association, and Councillor for the Town of Lamont and more than 30 years in the health research sector, including diabetes research and chiropractic care. Holowaychuk advocates for excellence in education for all students that provides them with lifelong impacts.
"I'm proud to serve as Board Chair for a second year and I'm excited for another term with this great Board of Trustees," says Chair Holowaychuk. "We're just beginning the first year of our new four-year plan that means there's a lot of great work that we are eager to begin. Guided by our new vision, World-class learning; lifelong impact,' we will continue our commitment to providing high quality, student-centred education that equips every student with the skill, character and confidence to thrive beyond their time in school."
Vice-Chair Krista Scott was first elected as an EIPS trustee in October 2025 representing Strathcona County South of Wye Road. Having served as a member of various EIPS school councils, the EIPS Committee of School Councils and on the Alberta School Councils' Association Board of Directors, Scott has a strong understanding of the passion of EIPS families and works diligently to ensure community voices are heard in the boardroom. Scott believes her purpose as a trustee is to work hard to ensure every child in EIPS receives the best possible educational opportunities.
"It's a privilege to serve as Vice-Chair again this year," says Vice-Chair Scott. "The year ahead will present new opportunities and new challenges. The Board is prepared to continue advocating for public education and fostering student achievement and success. Our goal is to provide world-class learning opportunities for all students to help prepare them for a future that they can be proud of."
At the meeting, the Board of Trustees also approved its regular Board meeting schedule, which is now available on the EIPS website.
EIPS has a nine-member Board representing more than 17,750 students and their families in Sherwood Park, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, the Town of Vegreville, Strathcona County, Lamont County and the western portion of the County of Minburn. Trustees meet as a Board and on committees on a regular basis throughout the year to ensure students receive the best education possible.
To learn more about the EIPS Board of Trustees visit eips.ca/trustees.
