Date	Approved Motions	Action
September 19, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to work with the Board Chair to respond to the 19 August 2024 letter from Minister Singh; AND FURTHER to send a written invitation to the Victoria & Esquimalt Police, Oak Bay Police, Saanich Police, and the RCMP (and their respective Boards) to meet with the Greater Victoria School District to discuss the safety plan as outlined in the Ministerial Order M339.
September 23, 2024	Add B.3. Correspondence from VCPAC That the September 23, 2024 agenda be approved as amended.
September 23, 2024	That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent: 1. To propose amendments to Policy 110 (Equity), Policy 5147 (Inclusion of Students with Special Needs) and any other relevant policy to ensure that each state that the educational opportunities, student experiences and student supports across schools and programs of choice will not be substantially different, as demonstrated by both key performance indicators and the direct experiences of those within schools, including students, parents, teachers and support staff; and 2. To establish a Working Committee prior to the end of November 2024 of Rightsholders and educational partners, pursuant to Policy 9210 (The Development of Policy), with the mandate to review and make recommendations regarding the proposed amendments, which will be then forwarded to the Education Policy and Directions Committee on December 2, 2024; and 3. To report to the Working Committee and the Education Policy and Directions Committee on December 2, 2024 via a written report, which relevant data are currently tracked within the school district's systems, and which data should be tracked with policy and/or regulation changes by the Board of Education of School District No. 61; and 4. To work with School District Rightsholders and educational partners to draft and bring forward amendments to the Equity Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference to ensure the successful implementation of School District No. 61 policies as they relate to equity and inclusion; AND FURTHER That the Board continues to advocate to the Province for additional resources and supports to ensure the successful implementation of the Equity and Inclusion Policies.” be added to the agenda under New Business.
September 23, 2024	That the September 23, 2024 agenda be approved as amended.
September 23, 2024	That the June 17, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the Multi-Year Financial Plan 2024-2027.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of Greater Victoria (School District No. 61) direct the Superintendent to establish an advisory committee, including but not limited to Board, Finance Department member representation and education partners to evaluate how the Greater Victoria Foundation can be utilized moving forward. AND FURTHER Provide recommendations to the Board of Education.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the appropriation of $9,060,318 of the operating surplus as follows: 1) internally restricted $8,060,318, and 2) unrestricted (contingency) $1,000,000.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the Audited Financial Statements of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) for the year ended June 30, 2024; AND FURTHER that the Board Chair, the Superintendent and the Secretary-Treasurer be authorized to affix their signatures to the statements, where applicable, on behalf of the Board.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the Financial Statement Discussion and Analysis Report for the year ended June 30, 2024
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the schedules as required by the Financial Information Act for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; AND FURTHER that the approved schedules be posted to the District website.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the Enhancing Student Learning Annual Report 2024-2025, as presented.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the Terms of Reference for the Elementary and Middle Music Equity Ad Hoc Committee.
September 23, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
October 1, 2024	That the October 1, 2024 agenda be approved.
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve granting a Statutory Right-of-Way to FortisBC Energy in respect of civil infrastructure associated with the distribution of gas by FortisBC Energy and related works on such portion of the Property shown in bold outline on Explanatory Plan EPP140972 on the Caledonia Redevelopment property beside Victoria High School legally described as PID: 031-731- 848, Lot A, Sections 50 and 53 Spring Ridge, Victoria City, District Plan EPP88
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Caledonia Gas Distribution Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-01, being a bylaw to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way to FortisBC Energy on such portion of the Property shown in bold outline on Explanatory Plan EPP140972 on the Caledonia Redevelopment property beside Victoria High School legally described as PID: 031-731-848, Lot A, Sections 50 and 53 Spring Ridge, Victoria City, District Plan EPP88786 in respect of civil infrastructure associated with the distribution of gas by FortisBC Energy and related works: Read a first time this 1st day of October, 2024;
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Caledonia Gas Distribution Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-01, being a bylaw to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way to FortisBC Energy on such portion of the Property shown in bold outline on Explanatory Plan EPP140972 on the Caledonia Redevelopment property beside Victoria High School legally described as PID: 031-731-848, Lot A, Sections 50 and 53 Spring Ridge, Victoria City, District Plan EPP88786 in respect of civil infrastructure associated with the distribution of gas by FortisBC Energy and related works: Read a second time this 1st day of October, 2024;
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) move from a Regular Board meeting into a Committee of the Whole meeting.
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) move out of Committee of the Whole and back into a Regular Board of Education meeting.
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Equity Ad Hoc Committee to review and make recommendations to the Board of Education with respect to: Policy 110, Policy 5147 and other relevant polices or initiatives; and provide recommendations about what qualitative and quantitative data could inform our work; with the objective of ensuring equitable and inclusive student supports, learning outcomes and experiences for all students; make recommendations regarding possible changes to the Equity Ad Hoc terms of reference; AND FURTHER report back to the Education Policy and Directions Standing Committee on 2 December 2024.
October 1, 2024	Amendment That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Chair to submit formal requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to Police Departments and Police Boards serving the SD61 school community that have not yet responded to requests for the following information: A. any and all (remove the word "data" and replace with "records") pertaining to gang recruitment or other criminal activity involving youth, between 2015 to date B. any and all (remove the word "data" and replace with "records") pertaining to police call outs to each SD61 school (broken down by each school) within each Police Department’s jurisdiction, between 2015 to date C. a copy of any and all Police policies and procedures related to vulnerable populations (including Youth).
October 1, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Chair to submit formal requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to Police Departments and Police Boards serving the SD61 school community that have not yet responded to requests for the following information: D. any and all records pertaining to gang recruitment or other criminal activity involving youth, between 2015 to date E. any and all records pertaining to police call outs to each SD61 school (broken down by each school) within each Police Department’s jurisdiction, between 2015 to date F. a copy of any and all Police policies and procedures related to vulnerable populations (including Youth).
October 10, 2024	That the October 10, 2024 agenda be approved.
October 10, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve granting to the District of Saanich three (3) Road Dedications as shown on Explanatory Plan EPP135794 in respect of the property legally described as Parcel Identifier: 005-852-862, Lot A, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan 6679; and a Statutory Right-of-Way over that part of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan EPP135794 shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP136016.
October 10, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agree to give all three readings of the Lansdowne Middle School North Disposal (Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-02.
October 10, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Lansdowne Middle School North Disposal (Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-02, being a bylaw to grant the following Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way to the District of Saanich: 1) Three (3) Road Dedications as shown on Explanatory Plan EPP135794 in respect of the property legally described as Parcel Identifier: 005-852-862, Lot A, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan 6679; 2) Statutory Right-of-Way over that part of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan EPP135794 shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP136016. Read a first time this 10th day of October, 2024;
October 10, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Lansdowne Middle School North Disposal (Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-02, being a bylaw to grant the following Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way to the District of Saanich: 1) Three (3) Road Dedications as shown on Explanatory Plan EPP135794 in respect of the property legally described as Parcel Identifier: 005-852-862, Lot A, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan 6679; 2) Statutory Right-of-Way over that part of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan EPP135794 shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP136016. Read a second time this 10th day of October, 2024;
October 10, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Lansdowne Middle School North Disposal (Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-02, being a bylaw to grant the following Road Dedications and Statutory Right-of-Way to the District of Saanich: 1) Three (3) Road Dedications as shown on Explanatory Plan EPP135794 in respect of the property legally described as Parcel Identifier: 005-852-862, Lot A, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan 6679; 2) Statutory Right-of-Way over that part of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 27, Victoria District, Plan EPP135794 shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP136016. Read a third time, passed and adopted this 10th day of October, 2024; and that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board Chair be authorized to execute and seal this bylaw on behalf of the Board.
October 28, 2024	That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board and the Equity Ad Hoc Committee with a break down of student to staff incident for each Elementary school; AND FURTHER Break down each elementary schools data into student to staff incident in English track and student to staff incident in French track and within these categories indicate the number of students with an IEP, a designation (indicate the designation) or an assigned learning support (note the nature of the assigned learning support) by timeline to be determined.” be added to the agenda under H.1. New Business.
October 28, 2024	That the October 28, 2024 agenda be approved as amended.
October 28, 2024	That the September 23, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.
October 28, 2024	That the October 1, 2024 Special Open Board minutes be approved.
October 28, 2024	That the October 10, 2024 Special Open Board minutes be approved.
October 28, 2024	Amendment to Regulation 6163.1 Learning Resources Insert at II, 4.b.v. The requester will be invited to make representations to the Board with respect to their request for reconsideration.
October 28, 2024	Amendment to Regulation 6163.1 Learning Resources Insert at II, 6. The Superintendent or designate will be responsible for communicating the decision to the schools in the District as appropriate.
October 28, 2024	Amendment to Regulation 6163.1 Learning Resources Insert at II, b.iv.iii. Any other relevant information that was gathered during the District Level process add "or that the Board requests."
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept a revised Regulation 6163.1 Learning Resources, as amended.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to work with the principal of each elementary school in the school district to ensure that; 1. The School Plan is presented to each respective school parent advisory council (PAC) along with request for PAC input; 2. To identify and then ensure there are common objectives and measures in place and tracked throughout the 2024 (remove 4 and replace with 5)-2025(remove 5 and replace with 6) school year in alignment with the Boards strategic plan; AND FURTHER Upon completion of this work to present the revised elementary school plans to the Board.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to work with the principal of each elementary school in the school district to ensure that; 1. The School Plan is presented to each respective school parent advisory council (PAC) along with request for PAC input; 2. To identify and then ensure there are common objectives and measures in place and tracked throughout the 2025-2026 school year in alignment with the Boards strategic plan; AND FURTHER Upon completion of this work to present the revised elementary school plans to the Board.
October 28, 2024	Amendment to the Terms of Reference Add the word ‘accessible’ to the paragraph under Purpose. Purpose: The Equity Ad Hoc Board Committee is an ad hoc committee established by the Board for the purpose of examining the practices of the District to determine the extent to which equitable justice, equity, diversity, inclusive (JEDI) and accessible policies, practices, and culture opportunities are being provided for students and staff.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the revised Terms of Reference for the Equity Ad Hoc Committee, as amended.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Caledonia Gas Distribution Disposal (Right-of-Way) of Real Property Bylaw 25-01, being a bylaw to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way to FortisBC Energy on such portion of the Property shown in bold outline on Explanatory Plan EPP140972 on the Caledonia Redevelopment property beside Victoria High School legally described as PID: 031-731-848, Lot A, Sections 50 and 53 Spring Ridge, Victoria City, District Plan EPP88786 in respect of civil infrastructure associated with the distribution of gas by FortisBC Energy and related works: Read a third time, passed and adopted this 3rd day of October, 2024; and that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board Chair be authorized to execute and seal this bylaw on behalf of the Board.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2025-2026 Budget Development Process with the following changes: 1. Student Connections will be scheduled for 2 hours each and open to any student that wishes to participate, the key themes arising from each of the eight secondary school 2023-24 student connections will be provided to middle and secondary students in advance of the event; 2. Two Partner Connections meetings with the Board will be scheduled with each partner after the proposed staff expenditures and reductions are provided and another prior to the Board's 2025-2026 budget deliberations; 3. The Superintendent will ensure that all proposed options from staff for both expenditures and reductions are presented to the Board at the earliest possible stage in the 2025-2026 budget development process. 4. A Budget 2025-2026 bulletin/newsletter summarizing the Board's budget decision will be send out directly to our entire learning community.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board and the Equity Ad Hoc Committee with a break down of student to staff incident for each Elementary school; AND FURTHER Break down each elementary schools data into student to staff incident in English track and student to staff incident in French track and within these categories indicate the number of students with an IEP, a designation (indicate the designation) remove "or an assigned learning support (note the nature of the assigned learning support)" by the November 18, 2024 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting.
October 28, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board and the Equity Ad Hoc Committee with a break down of student to staff incident for each Elementary school; AND FURTHER Break down each elementary schools data into student to staff incident in English track and student to staff incident in French track and within these categories indicate the number of students with an IEP, a designation (indicate the designation) by the November 18, 2024 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting.
November 14, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the purchase of up to 700 Chromebooks to bring all schools to at least the Board-approved student device ratio of 4:1 at Elementary schools and 3:1 at Middle and Secondary schools.
November 25, 2024	Move New Business Presentation to after the approval of the agenda.
November 25, 2024	That the November 25, 2024 agenda be approved, as amended.
November 25, 2024	That the election ballots/text messages be destroyed.
November 25, 2024	Amendment to the October 28, 2024 Minutes under F. Question Period Q: Will the Board continue to make the Annual Strategic Working Plan available on the website? A: Chair Duncan stated that the Board will continue to make the work plan available to the public. It was noted that there has been a delay in providing the work plan as the Board is working through some revisions (add the words) "with staff."
November 25, 2024	That the October 28, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved, as amended.
November 25, 2024	That the November 14, 2024 Special Open Board minutes be approved.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept revised Administrative Regulation 1161.4 Critical Incident and Privacy Breach.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the September 2024 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to update Regulation 1330 Community Use of Schools and Grounds and Regulation 1325 Partnership to require that a business case is prepared and presented to the Board of Education for consideration and approval prior to the school district entering into negotiations regarding potential joint use agreements or other partnerships with external parties regarding the use of schools and grounds; AND FURTHER provide the Board of Education any additional recommendations regarding updates needed to Regulations 1330 and 1325.
November 25, 2024	Amendment to the motion - That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) write to the Provincial Government advocating for increased funding for climate action initiatives,ADD "including funding for" facilities ADD "upgrades to adapt to a changing climate," REMOVE "develop through capital funding," nutrition programming and other initiatives. REMOVE "in need of advocacy."
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) write to the Provincial Government advocating for increased funding for climate action initiatives, including funding for facilities upgrades to adapt to a changing climate, nutrition programming and other initiatives.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the amended Climate Action Plan Implementation Review Ad Hoc Committee terms of reference.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2024-2025 Middle School Plans as presented.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
November 25, 2024	That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approved the revised Values and Guiding Principles.” be referred to the Combined Education Policy and Directions and Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting on December 2, 2024.
November 25, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the updated 2025-2026 Budget Development Process.
December 9, 2024	Add a presentation at A.7.b. Police in Schools – Andrea Vasquez Jimenez
December 9, 2024	That the December 9, 2024 agenda be approved, as amended.
December 9, 2024	That the November 25, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.
December 9, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to post the Safety Plan and cover letter on the school district website homepage tomorrow morning.
December 9, 2024	That the election ballots/text messages be destroyed.
December 9, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the revised Values and Guiding Principles, as amended.
December 9, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
December 9, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2024-2025 Secondary School Plans as presented.
December 9, 2024	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
January 27, 2025	That the January 27, 2025 agenda be approved.
January 27, 2025	That the December 9, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.
January 27, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to draft a response to the letter from the City of Victoria dated December 24, 2024, for the Boards consideration.
January 27, 2025	That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) ask the Greater Victoria Foundation for Learning to request voluntary revocation of its charitable registration.” be referred to the March 3, 2025 combined Education Policy and Directions Committee and Operations Policy and Planning Committee meetings.
January 27, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) annually allocate funds (as a stand-alone budget line item) to implement the District’s Climate Action Plan.
January 27, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
January 27, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve posting the general (non-personal) Freedom of Information responses, with redactions as required, on the school district website.
January 27, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
February 25, 2025	That the January 27, 2025 Regular Board minutes be approved.
February 25, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the December 2024 Quarterly Financial Report.
February 25, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agree to give all three readings of the 2024-2025 Amended Annual Budget Bylaw at the Regular Board meeting on February 25, 2025.
February 25, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the amended 2024-2025 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,794,923 be: Read a first time the 25th day of February, 2025; Read a second time the 25th day of February, 2025; Read a third time, passed and adopted the 25th day of February, 2025; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.
February 25, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve $1,623,613 of the projected unrestricted operating surplus at June 30, 2025 to be carried forward and applied towards the projected deficit for the 2025-2026 Annual Budget.
February 25, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the new 2025-2026 Budget Development Process including looking for an additional day and time to meet with stakeholders and partners between April 2, 2025 and April 8, 2025.
March 31, 2025	That the February 25, 2025 minutes be approved.
March 31, 2025	That the following suspended Board Bylaws: 1) Bylaw 9130.0 Standing Committees 2) Bylaw 9130.1 The Education Policy and Directions Committee 3) Bylaw 9130.2 The Operations Policy and Planning Committee 4) Bylaw 9250.2 Notices of Motion 5) Bylaw 9360.2 Meetings of the Standing Committees AND FURTHER, the following revised Board Bylaws: 1) Bylaw 9010.0 Bylaws of the Board 2) Bylaw 9011.0 Poll Votes 3) Bylaw 9110.0 Organization 4) Bylaw 9130.3 Policy Sub-Committee 5) Bylaw 9130.4 Audit Sub-Committee 6) Bylaw 9140.0 Ad Hoc Committee of the Board 7) Bylaw 9210.0 The Development of Policy 8) Bylaw 9220.0 Administrative Regulations 9) Bylaw 9221.0 Board Administration Relationships 10) Bylaw 9222.0 Trustee Access to Information 11) Bylaw 9330.1 Appeal Process (and attachment) 12) Bylaw 9360.0 General Meeting of the Board 13) Bylaw 9360.01 Question Period During General Meetings of the Board of Education 14) Bylaw 9360.1 In-Camera Meetings: General Sessions 15) Bylaw 9368.0 Procedure AND FURTHER, AMENDMENT ADDED - the revisions and suspensions of the Bylaws will cease to exist upon the election of a new Board in 2026, excluding Bylaws or Policy revisions made and approved between March 31, 2025 and November 2026.- AMENDMENT ENDED Be read a first time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a second time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a third time, passed and adopted the 31st day of March, 2025.
March 31, 2025	That the following suspended Board Bylaws: 6) Bylaw 9130.0 Standing Committees 7) Bylaw 9130.1 The Education Policy and Directions Committee 8) Bylaw 9130.2 The Operations Policy and Planning Committee 9) Bylaw 9250.2 Notices of Motion 10) Bylaw 9360.2 Meetings of the Standing Committees AND FURTHER, the following revised Board Bylaws: 16) Bylaw 9010.0 Bylaws of the Board 17) Bylaw 9011.0 Poll Votes 18) Bylaw 9110.0 Organization 19) Bylaw 9130.3 Policy Sub-Committee 20) Bylaw 9130.4 Audit Sub-Committee 21) Bylaw 9140.0 Ad Hoc Committee of the Board 22) Bylaw 9210.0 The Development of Policy 23) Bylaw 9220.0 Administrative Regulations 24) Bylaw 9221.0 Board Administration Relationships 25) Bylaw 9222.0 Trustee Access to Information 26) Bylaw 9330.1 Appeal Process (and attachment) 27) Bylaw 9360.0 General Meeting of the Board 28) Bylaw 9360.01 Question Period During General Meetings of the Board of Education 29) Bylaw 9360.1 In-Camera Meetings: General Sessions 30) Bylaw 9368.0 Procedure AND FURTHER, the revisions and suspensions of the Bylaws will cease to exist upon the election of a new Board in 2026, excluding Bylaws or Policy revisions made and approved between March 31, 2025 and November 2026. Be read a first time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a second time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a third time, passed and adopted the 31st day of March, 2025.
March 31, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the Safety Plan for submission to the Minister of Education and Child Care.
March 31, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agrees to give all three readings of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD61-01 at the March 31, 2025 Board meeting.
March 31, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD61-01 for the 2025/26 Annual Five-Year Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 25, 2025, be: Read a first time this 31st day of March, 2025; Read a second time this 31st day of March, 2025; Read a third time, passed and adopted this 31st day of March, 2025; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.
March 31, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the allocation of $3,618,499 from the Local Capital Reserve for the District contribution to the Cedar Hill Middle School Seismic Capital Project as set out by the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
April 8, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agrees to give all three readings of the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw at the Special Board Meeting on April 8, 2025.
April 8, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a first time on the 8th day of April, 2025.
April 8, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a second time on the 8th day of April, 2025.
April 8, 2025	That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a third time, passed and adopted on the 8th day of April, 2025; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.
April 29, 2025	The Official Trustee passed the following motion: That the March 31, 2025 minutes be approved.
April 29, 2025	The Official Trustee passed the following motion: That the April 2, 2025 Special Budget Meeting minutes be approved.
April 29, 2025	The Official Trustee passed the following motion: That the April 8, 2025 Special Budget Meeting minutes be approved.
April 29, 2025	The Official Trustee passed the following motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the posting of the following 2027/2028 school calendar on the School District website for a period of one month: 2027/2028 School Calendar* School Opening September 7, 2027 First non-instructional day September 20, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2027 Thanksgiving October 11, 2027 Second non-instructional day October 22, 2027 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2027 Third non-instructional day November 26, 2027 Schools close for Winter vacation December 17, 2027 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2028 Fourth non-instructional day February 18, 2028 Family Day February 21, 2028 Schools close for Spring vacation March 17, 2028 Schools re-open after Spring vacation April 3, 2028 Good Friday April 14, 2028 Easter Monday April 17, 2028 Fifth non-instructional day May 19, 2028 Victoria Day May 22, 2028 Administrative Day and School Closing June 30, 2028 * Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school
April 29, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) make available to the public, via the District website, the schedules of fees that have been approved by the Parent Advisory Council for the school where the Official Trustee proposes to offer a specialty academy.
April 29, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agrees to publicly disclose the following statement at the April 29, 2025 Regular Board meeting: The School District has entered into an agreement with Garth Homer Society to license a portion of SJ Willis Education Centre located on Topaz Avenue while the new Garth Homer Centre for Belonging is under development.
May 26, 2025	That the April 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes be approved.
May 26, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the 2024-2025 Audit Planning Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.
May 26, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accepts the March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.
June 16, 2025	That the May 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes be approved.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the dissolution of the Music Equity Ad Hoc Committee, the Equity Ad Hoc Committee, and the Climate Action Plan Implementation Ad Hoc Committee.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the extension of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan until 2027-2028.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves revised Policy 5147 Inclusive Education: Supporting Every Learner, AND FURTHER, that Policy 5148 – Alternatives to the Integrated Classroom is abandoned.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting dates.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the following 2027/2028 school calendar: 2027/2028 School Calendar* School Opening September 7, 2027 First non-instructional day September 20, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2027 Thanksgiving October 11, 2027 Second non-instructional day October 22, 2027 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2027 Third non-instructional day November 26, 2027 Schools close for Winter vacation December 17, 2027 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2028 Fourth non-instructional day February 18, 2028 Family Day February 21, 2028 Schools close for Spring vacation March 17, 2028 Schools re-open after Spring vacation April 3, 2028 Good Friday April 14, 2028 Easter Monday April 17, 2028 Fifth non-instructional day May 19, 2028 Victoria Day May 22, 2028 Administrative Day and School Closing June 30, 2028 * Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (Major Capital Programs) for 2026-2027, as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2026-2027, for submission to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
June 16, 2025	That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (Minor Capital Programs) for 2026-2027, as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2026-2027, for submission to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.