May 27, 2024
Approved Motion: That the May 27, 2024 agenda be approved, as amended.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the April 29, 2024 Regular Board minutes be approved.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Board Chair to write to the Victoria Police Board to make a formal request for the following information: • any and all data pertaining to gang recruitment or other criminal activity involving youth, between 2015 to date; • any and all data pertaining to police call outs to each SD61 school (broken down by each school) within the Victoria Police Department’s jurisdiction between 2015 to date; • a copy of any and all Victoria Police policies and procedures related to vulnerable populations (including Youth).
Action: Board Chair to write to the Victoria Police Board to make a formal request for the following information: • any and all data pertaining to gang recruitment or other criminal activity involving youth, between 2015 to date; • any and all data pertaining to police call outs to each SD61 school (broken down by each school) within the Victoria Police Department’s jurisdiction between 2015 to date; • a copy of any and all Victoria Police policies and procedures related to vulnerable populations (including Youth).
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) refer the draft Regulation 6163.1. Learning Resources to the Superintendent for review and bring back a revised draft to the June 3, 2024 Education Policy and Directions Committee meeting.
Action: Draft Regulation 6163.1. Learning Resources to the Superintendent for review and bring back a revised draft to the June 3, 2024 Education Policy and Directions Committee meeting.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2023-2024 Audit Planning Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the March 2024 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to work with the District’s Manager of Energy to provide the Board of Education with a report detailing the cost/benefit and feasibility of investing in solar panels at SD 61 schools.
Action: Superintendent to work with the District’s Manager of Energy to provide the Board of Education with a report detailing the cost/benefit and feasibility of investing in solar panels at SD 61 schools
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2024-2025 Board of Education and Standing Committee meeting dates.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.
Action: Motion Carried Unanimously