June 16, 2025
Approved Motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the extension of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan until 2027-2028.
Action: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the extension of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan until 2027-2028.
Approved Motion: 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.
Action: Revised Policy 5147 Inclusive Education: Supporting Every Learner will be posted on the District website. Policy 5148 – Alternatives to the Integrated Classroom will be removed from the District website.
Approved Motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting dates.
Action: The 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting dates were approved and posted on the website.
Approved Motion: 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
Action: 2027-2028 Calendar was approved.
Approved Motion: 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.
Action: 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.
Approved Motion: 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.
Action: 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.
May 26, 2025
Approved Motion: That the April 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes be approved.
Action: Minutes approved and posted on the website.
Approved Motion: 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.
Action: 2024-2025 Audit Planning Report was approved.
Approved Motion: 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.
Action: March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report was accepted.
April 29, 2025
Approved Motion: The Official Trustee passed the following motion: That the March 31, 2025 minutes be approved.
Action: March 31, 2025 minutes were approved