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October 1, 2024

Approved Motion: 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 dat C. a copy of any and all Police policies and procedures related to vulnerable populations (including Youth).

Action: Motion was amended


Approved Motion: 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).

Action: 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).

September 23, 2024

Approved Motion: Add B.3. Correspondence from VCPAC That the September 23, 2024 agenda be approved as amended.

Action: Add B.3. Correspondence from VCPAC


Approved Motion: 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.

Action: Motion was added to the agenda.


Approved Motion: That the September 23, 2024 agenda be approved as amended.

Action: Agenda was amended.


Approved Motion: That the June 17, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.

Action: Minutes were posted in the website.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the Multi-Year Financial Plan 2024-2027.

Action: Multi-Year Financial Plan 2024-2027 accepted.


Approved Motion: 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.

Action: 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.


Approved Motion: 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.

Action: 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.


Approved Motion: 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.

Action: The Board Chair, the Superintendent and the Secretary-Treasurer were authorized to affix their signatures to the Audited Financial Statements of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) for the year ended June 30, 2024 on behalf of the Board.