Date | Approved Motions | Action |
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September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept revised Regulation 3323, Purchasing Services as presented. | The Board voted in favour to accept revised Regulation 3323, Purchasing Services, and it has been updated on the District website. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent, pursuant to Policy and Regulation 1421 and any applicable legislation, to establish a process and then a committee to explore changing the name of George Jay Elementary School. | The consultation process and survey have been completed and a committee will be formed next. A full update will be brought back to the Operations Policy and Planning Committee in due course. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the June 30, 2019 unrestricted operating surplus of $2,037,796 (Note E) to be carried forward and applied towards the projected deficit in 2020-2021. | The Board voted in favour of approving that the unrestricted operating surplus of $2,037,796 be carried forward and applied towards the projected deficit in 2020-2021. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the internally restricted surplus appropriation of $14,827,885 as shown on Schedule 2 of the 2018-2019 Audited Financial Statements, being held for school level funds $3,400,360 (Note A), unspent project budgets $4,843,799 (Note B), purchase order commitments $419,972 (Note C), and the previously approved budgeted surplus of $4,125,958 (Note D). | The Board voted in favour of approving the internally restricted surplus appropriation of $14,827,885 being held for school level funds. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the transfer of $639,270 to Local Capital in 2018-2019 for the Student Device Replacement Reserve ($339,270), the Technology Replacement Reserve ($200,000) and the Childcare Capital Reserve ($100,000). | The Board voted in favour of transferring $639,270 to Local Capital in 2018-2019 for the Student Device Replacement Reserve, the Technology Reserve and the Childcare Capital Reserve. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the Audited Financial Statements of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) for the year ended June 30, 2019; and that the Board Chair, the Superintendent and the Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to execute these statements, where applicable, on behalf of the Board. | The Board voted in favour of approving the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending June 30, 2019 and submitted them to the Ministry of Education. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the schedules as required by the Financial Information Act for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. | The schedules were approved and submitted to the Ministry of Education and posted to the District website. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
September 23, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
October 28, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent to establish and document a process for undertaking a review of Late French Immersion programming that takes into account the current Ministry of Education policy on French Immersion programs and that includes a consultation process which involved relevant stakeholders prior to implementing a change to the program, in line with Policy 1163 – Consultation. | The board motion dated October 2, 2019 regarding the review of Late French Immersion programming was concluded at the December 2, 2019 Ed Policy Meeting. |
October 28, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept the September 2019 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Committee. | The Board voted in favour of accepting the September 2019 Quarterly Financial Report. |
October 28, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept the Living Wage, Living Hours Report as presented to the Audit Committee. | The Board voted in favour to accept the Living Wage, Living Hours Report as presented by the Audit Committee. |
October 28, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's Report was received as presented. |
October 28, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
November 25, 2019 | That the election ballots be destroyed. | The election ballots were destroyed. |
November 25, 2019 | Whereas the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) has identified 2.34 acres of land surplus to future educational needs at, and around ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ High School, the Board of Education’s intention to dispose of 2.34 acres of land for the purpose of the Caledonia Project by way of land exchange with the City of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ and BC Housing Corporation, and a 60 year lease in favour of Capital Regional Housing Corporation (CRHC), BE APPROVED; AND FURTHER That the disposal be subject to Ministry approval, City of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ zoning approval for the Caledonia Project, and negotiation of the terms of the land exchange and the lease; AND FURTHER That the lease proceeds be directed to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ High School seismic upgrade shortfall of $2.6 million, and the remainder to amenities enhancement at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ High School. | Completed |
November 25, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent to compile a public engagement report. | Completed by Community Engagement survey in February 2020. |
November 25, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the new Policy 5141.1 Provision of Menstrual Products to Students. | The Board approved new Policy 5141.1 Provision of Menstrual Products to Students and it was posted to the District website. |
November 25, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
November 25, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer’s report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
November 25, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the 2020/2021 Budget Process as amended. | The Board approved the 2020-2021 Budget Process and it was posted to the District website. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) select Chairs of the Education Policy and Directions Committee and Operations Policy and Planning Committee by ballot vote. | The Chairs of the Committees were determined by ballot vote and were announced after the vote. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Long Term Facilities Plan Ad Hoc Committee, as presented. | The Board approved the revised Terms of Reference for the Long Term Facilities Plan Ad Hoc Committee and it was posted to the District website. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the revised 2020-2021 Budget Plan, as presented. | The Board approved the revised 2020-2021 Budget Plan and it was posted to the District website. |
December 16, 2019 | That the motion "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the following change to a) Bylaw 9360 Article 5 General Meeting of the Board, b) Bylaw 9360.2 Article B.3.4. regarding the agenda of the Operations Policy and Planning Standing Committee, and c) Bylaw 9360.2 Article B.4.4. regarding the agenda of the Education Policy and Planning Standing Committee, by adding, "The Community Presentations period is limited to a maximum of six speakers, each speaking a maximum of five minutes. In the event the named speaker on the list does not wish to speak, the speaking opportunity will be forfeited" be referred to the Policy Sub-Committee. | The motion as been referred to the Policy Sub-Committee. |
December 16, 2019 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) report results of the Trustee elections by name only, and not vote totals. | The election results were read out by Trustee name only. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the new Board/Authority Authorized courses: Automotive Service Technician 12a, 12b, 12c and 12d; Professional Cook 11a, 11b, 12a and 12b; Reconnecting Youth 11; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 10, 11 and 12; Explorations in Computers 11 and 12. | The new Board/Authority Authorized courses were approved by the Board and the Ministry of Education were notified. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) instruct the Equity Committee to make recommendations for making reading recovery available to all elementary schools in the District. | The Board approved the motion and it was forwarded to the Equity Committee for consideration and discussion. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) submit the following resolution to BCSTA for the 2020 Annual General Meeting: "That the BCSTA urge the Ministry of Environment to increase funds available through the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP) to the Ministry of Education to enable School Districts to increase investment in less carbon intensive infrastructure." | The motion was submitted to the BCSTA for inclusion in their AGM agenda. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) submit the following resolution to BCSTA for the 2020 Annual General Meeting: "That BCSTA compel the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Education to collaborate to develop and implement a procurement framework/structure for all School Districts to acquire less carbon intensive technologies (i.e. solar panels) and alternative energy solutions." | The motion was submitted to the BCSTA for inclusion in their AGM agenda. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) submit the following resolution to BCSTA for the 2020 Annual General Meeting: "That BCSTA urge the government to bring Early Childhood Learning and the appropriate full funding under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education." | The motion was submitted to the BCSTA for inclusion in their AGM agenda. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary- Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the granting of a Statutory Right-of-Way to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Telus Communications Inc., for the purpose of installing services for the new Trades Training Centre located on the Tolmie Board Office property legally described as Lot 3, Section 7, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ District, Plan 355, PID 009-142-291. | The Board approved granting a Statutory Right-of-Way to BC Hydro and Telus at the Tolmie Board Office. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) agree to give all three readings of Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw No. 20-01 at the January 27, 2020 Board meeting. | The voted unanimously to grant all three readings of the Bylaw for granting a Statutory Right-of-Way to BC Hydro and Telus at the Tolmie Board Office. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw No. 20-01, being a bylaw to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Telus Communications Inc., on the property legally described as Lot 3, Section 7, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ District, Plan 355, PID 009-142-291 for the purpose of installing services for the new Trades Training Centre, be: Read a first time the 27th day of January, 2020; Read a second time the 27th day of January, 2020; Read a third time, passed and adopted the 27th day of January, 2020; And that the Chairperson and the Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board. | The executed paperwork was submitted to the Ministry of Education. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) advance the name change of George Jay Elementary School, and strike a committee to that effect as per Regulation 1421 - Naming School Sites. | The Board approved striking a committee and moved forward with the renaming of George Jay Elementary School. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) submit the following resolution to BCSTA for the 2020 Annual General Meeting: "That the BCSTA urge the Ministry of Education to fully fund the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) in the same manner as the Early Years Development Instrument (EDI)." | The motion was submitted to the BCSTA for inclusion in their AGM agenda. |
January 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) task the Superintendent with provision of one comprehensive District organization / reporting lines chart that includes personnel in all departments, to (but not including) the clerical support level, to be provided to the Board and posted in the "About Us" sub-menu under the "ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ" menu before February 24, 2020. | -- |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) abandon Policies 1325.1, 1420.1, 2105, 2120.5, 2221, 3500, 3502, 3545.3 and 4111; AND FURTHER That the Board refer Policies 2105, 2221 and 3545.3 to the Superintendent for administration manual consideration. | The Board voted in favour of deleting the policies and removed them from the District website. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) agree to give all three readings of the 2019/2020 Amended Annual Budget Bylaw at the Regular Board meeting on February 24, 2020. | The Board voted unanimously in favour of giving all three readings to the 2019/2020 Amended Annual Budget Bylaw. |
February 24, 2020 | That the School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for fiscal year 2019/2020 in the amount of $262,397,401 be: Read a first time the 24th day of February, 2020; Read a third time, passed and adopted the 24th day of February, 2020; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board Chair be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board. | The Amended Annual Budget Bylaw was approved and submitted to the Ministry of Education. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board of Education a report on the operation of the District’s student health and safety framework and communicate any recommendations for operational and strategic level improvements specifically aimed at student health and safety. | The Superintendent has tasked District staff to compile information for a report as stated in the motion and will provide this to the Board when completed. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board of Education annually, a report on the District’s compliance with workplace safety legislation and communicate any recommendations for operational and strategic level improvements. | The Superintendent has tasked District staff to assist with compiling this report and will provide it to the Board on an annual basis. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept the December 2019 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Committee. | The Board voted in favour of accepting the quarterly report as presented by the Audit Committee. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the posting of the following 2020/2021 school calendar on the School District’s website for a period of one month: 2020/2021 School Calendar* School Opening September 8, 2020 First non-instructional day September 28, 2020 Thanksgiving October 12, 2020 Second non-instructional day October 23, 2020 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2020 Third non-instructional day November 20, 2020 Schools close for Winter vacation December 18, 2020 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2021 Fourth non-instructional day February 12, 2021 Family Day February 15, 2021 Schools close for Spring vacation March 12, 2021 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 29, 2021 Good Friday April 2, 2021 Easter Monday April 5, 2021 Fifth non-instructional day May 21, 2021 ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ Day May 24, 2021 Administrative Day and School Closing June 25, 2021 *Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school. | The Board approved posting the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar for thirty days on the District website for feedback. |
February 24, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary- Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) abandon Policies 4117, 4122, 4210.1, 4302, 5118.3, 5118.4, 5119.5, 5125, 5125.1; AND FURTHER That the Board refer Policy 5118.3 to the Superintendent for administration manual consideration. | The Board voted in favour of deleting the listed policies and they have been removed from the District website. Policy 5118.3 has been referred to the Superintendent for administration manual consideration. |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the letter as amended for distribution to the Minister of Education on behalf of the Board. | A letter was written to the Minister of Education on March 12, 2020 and posted to the District website. |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct staff to move forward with recommendations #1 through #5 of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ High Enhancements and Amenities. | -- |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
March 9, 2020 | That the Board of Education write a letter to Saanich Parks and Recreation: 1. supporting the STAR Working Committee’s task of consulting neighbours and partners in its business case research for the proposed project at Spectrum Community School; AND FURTHER; 1. requesting Saanich Parks and Rec consider the proposed project in its feasibility study, recognizing the Board’s commitment to the project is not decided. | A letter was written to the Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Saanich on April 23, 2020 and posted on the District website. |
April 27, 2020 | The Board voted in favour of approving the 2020-2021 School Calendar was approved as presented and posted on the District website. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
April 27, 2020 | That the following dates be approved: 2020/2021 School Calendar* School Opening September 8, 2020 First non-instructional day September 28, 2020 Thanksgiving October 12, 2020 Second non-instructional day October 23, 2020 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2020 Third non-instructional day November 20, 2020 Schools close for Winter vacation December 18, 2020 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2021 Fourth non-instructional day February 12, 2021 Family Day February 15, 2021 Schools close for Spring vacation March 12, 2021 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 29, 2021 Good Friday April 2, 2021 Easter Monday April 5, 2021 Fifth non-instructional day May 21, 2021 ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ Day May 24, 2021 Administrative Day and School Closing June 25, 2021 *Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school. | The Board voted in favour of approving the 2020-2021 School Calendar as presented and it was posted on the District website. |
April 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary- Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
April 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) agree to give all three readings to Capital Bylaw No. 2020/21-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2020/21 at the meeting of April 27, 2020. | The Board voted unanimously in favour of giving all three readings to the 2020-2021-CPSD61 Capital Plan 2020/21. |
April 27, 2020 | That Capital Bylaw No. 2020/21-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2020/21 be: Read a first time the 27th day of April, 2020; Read a second time the 27th day of April, 2020; Read a third time, passed and adopted the 27th day of April, 2020 and that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board Chair be authorized to execute and seal this bylaw on behalf of the Board. | Capital Bylaw No. 2019/20-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2019/20 was approved, signed and sent to the Ministry of Education. |
April 27, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the appropriation of $846,343 from the Local Capital Reserve for the following capital projects: Victor School Abatement: $200,000 George Jay Portable: $250,000 Sundance Bank K Cohort Start-up: $231,343 Tolmie Manufacturing Construction: $165,000 | The Board voted in favour of approving the appropriation of funds from Local Capital Reserve for the projects listed. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the 2020/2021 Board of Education and Standing Committee meeting dates as amended. | The Board voted in favour of the proposed meeting dates as amended and the dates have been posted on the District website. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) makes available to the public via the District website, the schedule of fees that have been approved by the parents' advisory council for the school where the board proposes to offer specialty academy. | The Board voted in favour of approving the schedule of fees for the specialty academy's and the schedule of fees have been posted on the District website. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the appropriation of surplus to balance the 2020-2021 preliminary annual budget in the amount of $7,046,806 as follows: June 30, 2020 projected unrestricted operating surplus $4,327,010 June 30, 2019 appropriated surplus approved September 2019 $2,037,796 June 30, 2019 appropriated surplus approved April 2019 $ 682,000. | The Board voted in favour of the appropriation of surplus to balance the 2020-2021 preliminary annual budget as outlined in the motion. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) 2020-2021 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $253,606,307 be: READ A FIRST TIME THE 25th day of May, 2020; READ A SECOND TIME THE 25th day of May, 2020. | The Board gave two readings of the 2020-2021 Annual Budget Bylaw with the third reading moved to the June 22, 2020 Board meeting agenda. |
May 25, 2020 | That the motion "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) support the call from the Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ Teachers' Association regarding student assessments, during this period of pandemic, to the end of this school year at the end of June 2020, via a letter of advocacy from the Board Chair on behalf of the Board, asking that the Ministry of Education require only that teachers' assessments of students to be limited to pass/fail or Standing Granted" be referred to the Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee for discussion in a meeting the week of June 1, 2020. | The motion was referred to the Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee meeting set up for the week of June 1, 2020 for discussion. |
May 25, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
June 22, 2020 | That the June 22, 2020 agenda further be amended to refer Item D.2.b. Recommended motion i. Policy 2100.1 Superintendent Evaluation, to the September 21, 2020 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting agenda. | Policy 2100.1 Superintendent Evaluation, has been added to the September 21, 2020 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting agenda. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan as presented. | The Board voted in favour of accepting the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. |
June 22, 2020 | That the motion "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) amend Bylaw 9140, Ad Hoc Committee of the Board, to include the following procedural requirements: standardized agenda setting, the taking of minutes at all Ad Hoc Committee meetings and regular reporting out to the Board of Education through the appropriate Standing Committee. The procedural requirements shall set out that the meeting materials such as agendas, minutes and up to date Terms of Reference for all Ad Hoc Committees will be posted to the District website" be referred to a Policy Sub-Committee agenda in September. | The motion as been referred to the Policy Sub-Committee for further discussion in September. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct staff to make application for federal or provincial grant funding to undertake Safe Design Council certification for a new, replacement or retrofit capital project, at no cost to the Board; AND FURTHER; That staff secure letter of support from the Ministries of Education and Public Safety & Solicitor General, to support relevant grant applications. | Grant application is in progress. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Audit Committee to review the SJ Burnside upgrade project from the fiscal year 2018/19 and 2019/20 and provide the Board of Education a report that identifies the following: 1. the budget allocated to the SJ Burnside upgrade project in all relevant fiscal years; 2. the expenses and the resulting surplus or deficit for each fiscal year; 3. the work that is outstanding to date; 4. the budget and cost management processes in place during the SJ Burnside upgrade project; 5. reporting and monitoring measures in place during the SJ Burnside upgrade project; 6. external reporting standards in place during the SJ Burnside upgrade project; 7. all steps taken to enforce financial controls and to mitigate financial risks to the School District during the SJ Burnside upgrade project; and 8. the Audit Committee's recommendations regarding possible areas of improvement to District risk assessment, risk management and internal financial controls. | The motion has been referred to the Audit Committee for review and discussion and they will report back to the Board with their findings in due course. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) direct the Superintendent to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to undertake discussions with members of the school community, including, but not limited to, racialized, Indigenous and LGBTQ staff, parents and students to: 1. Determine what, if any, concerns there may be regarding the District's School Police Liaison Officer program; and 2. Develop recommendations, as required, on what changes should be made to the program to improve its value to the school community. | The Superintendent will establish an Ad Hoc Committee in the Fall and the Board will be updated with their findings when it's available. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the Audit Planning Report for 2019-2020 as presented by KPMG to the Audit Committee. | The Board voted in favour of approving the 2019-2020 Audit Planning Report. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the option to extend the service agreement with KPMG to provide audit services for the 2020-2021 fiscal year with fees of $27,500 plus applicable taxes. | The Board voted in favour of extending the service agreement for auditing services to KPMG for 2020-2021. There are currently no approved motions to display for this school year. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) accept the March 2020 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Committee. | The Board voted in favour of accepting the March 2020 Quarterly Financial Report. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Superintendent's report as presented. | The Superintendent's report was received as presented. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) receive the Secretary- Treasurer's report as presented. | The Secretary-Treasurer's report was received as presented. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) 2020-2021 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $253,606,307 be: Read a third time, passed and adopted the 22nd day of June, 2020; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board Chair be authorized to sign, seal and execute this bylaw on behalf of the Board. | The Board voted in favour of the 3rd reading of the 2020-2021 Annual Budget Bylaw and it was submitted to the Ministry of Education. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve for submission to the Ministry of Education, the 2021/2022 Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ School District No. 61 Five Year Capital Plan. | The Board voted in favour of approving the 2021-2022 Five Year Capital Plan and it was submitted to the Ministry of Education. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) approve the granting of a Statutory Right-of-Way to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority for the purpose of installing expanded services at Campus View Elementary School, legally described as Lot A, Section 41, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ District, Plan 11955, PID 004-927-818. | The Board voted in favour of granting a Statutory Right of Way to BC Hydro at Campus View Elementary School. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) agree to give all three readings of Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw No. 20-02 at the June 22, 2020 Board meeting. | The Board voted in favour of giving all three readings of Bylaw 20-02. |
June 22, 2020 | That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ) Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw No. 20-02, being a bylaw to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way to British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority on the property legally described as Lot A, Section 41, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵÎÛ District, Plan 11955, PID 004-927-818 for the purpose of installing expanded services at Campus View Elementary School. Read a first time the 22nd day of June, 2020; Read a second time the 22nd day of June, 2020; Read a third time, passed and adopted the 22nd day of June, 2020; And that the Chairperson and the Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board. | Bylaw 20-02 was approved by the Board and submitted to the Ministry of Education and Land Titles. |