Governance
ASEBP is a health and welfare trust governed by 10 Trustees, five appointed by the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and five appointed by the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA).
This unique joint labour-management model was created in the late 1960s to provide the best employee benefits for education workers while taking advantage of pooled resources and shared services to reduce cost. The beneficiaries of the trust, the covered members and their dependents, have been well-served by this approach over the past 40 years.
For more information about our parent bodies, visit their websites:
Alberta School Boards Association Alberta Teachers' Association
The ASEBP Trustees are bound by the Deed of Trust, a document that sets out the terms and conditions under which the ASEBP operates, and outlines the Trustees’ duties and responsibilities. As Trustees, they have legal obligations which require them to exercise diligence when making decisions, giving direction, and delegating power and responsibility.
In general, trustees are held to a high standard – they must be loyal to the interests of the trust, act reasonably and prudently, prevent personal interest from conflicting with those of the trust, not profit from actions taken as a trustee, and be even-handed when faced with competing interests.
Ultimately, the ASEBP Trustees must do what is best for covered members as a group. Balancing coverage and costs is challenging, and the Trustees do their best to maintain that balance, exercising a holistic view and making decisions accordingly. Healthier covered members can better enjoy life at work, making their best contribution to educating Alberta’s students; life at home, with their families and friends; and life well into retirement. The goal is to shift resources, spending more on health and less on illness.
The ASEBP Trustees determine the mission, values, vision and strategic direction for ASEBP. They establish policies that guide administration, determine which benefits and services are provided, set premium rates and are responsible for the plan’s financial health.
Meet the ASEBP Trustees
Carol Bazinet, ASEBP Chair (since Jan. 2011)
ASEBP Trustee Jan. 2008-present
Carol is also an elected School Trustee with Calgary Board of Education
Michael Kischuk, ASEBP Vice Chair (since June 2009)
ASEBP Trustee June 2009-present
Michael is also an Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Welfare, Alberta Teachers’ Association
Lee Pickett, ASEBP Trustee Jan. 2011-present
Lee is also an elected School Trustee with Grasslands Regional Division 6
Karen Holloway, ASEBP Trustee Jan. 2008-present
Karen is also an elected School Trustee with Clearview School Division 71
Gerry Martins, ASEBP Trustee Jan. 2011-present
Gerry is also an elected School Trustee with St. Albert Protestant Schools
Drew Chipman, ASEBP Trustee Jan. 2009-present
Drew is also Assistant Superintendent, Corporate Services Foothills School Division 38
Kathy MacIsaac, ASEBP Trustee July 2011-present
Kathy is also Executive Director, Edmonton Catholic Teachers
Arlene Purcell, ASEBP Trustee July 2003-present
Arlene is also a teacher with Palliser Regional Division 26
Valerie Ling, ASEBP Trustee July 2006-present
Valerie is also a teacher with Sturgeon School Division 24
Dolaine Koch, ASEBP Trustee Sept. 2008-present
Dolaine is also a principal with Elk Island Public Schools
Do you have questions or feedback for the ASEBP Trustees? Send an email to ASEBP.