I was elected to the Rural Caucus Board as Chair in the fall of 2023 following two years as the RCASB Vice Chair. I continue to be excited to be part of such a collaborative and engaged group. As a trustee of the Livingstone Range Division for almost 12 years, I have been a strong voice for rural education both locally and at the provincial level. I believe as a group, that the Rural Caucus has done a great job in advocating to the Minister of Education on current issues facing our members. I considers it an honour to be able to serve the students and the member boards of the Rural Caucus of Alberta School Boards and look forward to continuing this work as RCASB Chair.

My name is Scott MacPherson and I’m a school board trustee with the Prairie Land Public School Division. I run a cattle ranch in southeastern Alberta with my wife and five children. I currently also sit as a director on our UCP CA board, am a member of the Big Stone volunteer fire department, and am a member of the Big Stone Community Club. As well, I am involved with a few other education and community organizations. Rural education has always been a passion of mine over the years while sitting as School Council Chair and Vice Chair before running for a trustee position. My goal is to see rural education grow while building communities around the connection to their school. 

I am currently serving my second term as a Public School Board Trustee. My husband and I have raised our three children in rural Alberta, believing that the values and way of life in small communities help build character in young people. Over the years, I have volunteered with numerous youth and student organizations, supporting children in becoming valued members of society. As a small business owner for over a decade, I understand the importance of building relationships grounded in trust and respect. I take pride in listening to all perspectives before making decisions.

I am a second term Trustee with Livingstone Range School Division and I bring more than 25 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. Together with my husband I am raising four children who attend rural schools, giving me firsthand experience with the importance of a strong rural education system. I believe where a student lives should never limit their opportunities and I am committed to ensuring all Alberta students have equitable access to quality education, programs, and supports.

Born and raised in Rural Alberta where we currently farm and raise Purebred Shorthorn Cattle. I worked for CP Rail for 36 years and then retired. I am married with 3 kids and 8 Grandkids. I’m also a business owner, a member of the Elks Club, Fire Dept, Ag Society, and the Beiseker Medical Board. I graduated from the Acme School where my kids also attended and some of my grandkids do as well. I have been a level 1 and 2 Baseball Umpire for years. I am and have been a Trustee for the Golden Hills School Division for the last 6 years and have 3 rural schools: Acme with 210 Students, Linden with 190 Students, and Carbon with 60 students. As you can see, I have a vested interest in Rural Education as we want students to stay in our community.

Every decision I make is for kids.