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November 27, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) move the approved motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (School Food Infrastructure Program) for 2023-2024, as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2023-2024.” and the voting results to the public.

Action: Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approved the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan (School Food Infrastructure Program) for 2023-2024, as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2023-2024.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Chair to report out the following at the November 2023 Regular Board meeting: The agreement for purchase and sale with Vic Hospice for 1.28 acres on Richmond Road was mutually terminated.

Action: The agreement for purchase and sale with Vic Hospice for 1.28 acres on Richmond Road was mutually terminated.

October 30, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to provide the Board with a report at the November 6, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting on the International Student Program including the current student enrollment levels which will be based on the availability of space in the immediate and projected future (at least three years), And FURTHER Include the capacity of each school (Elementary, Middle and Secondary), and at least three years of transfer data broken down by each of the Board of Education’s Student Enrollment Priorities.

Action: Superintendent to provide the Board with a report at the November 6, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting on the International Student Program including the current student enrollment levels which will be based on the availability of space in the immediate and projected future (at least three years), And FURTHER Include the capacity of each school (Elementary, Middle and Secondary), and at least three years of transfer data broken down by each of the Board of Education’s Student Enrollment Priorities.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve recommended motions 1 to 5 from the October 23, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting.

Action: Recommended motions 1 to 5 from the October 23, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting were approved.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve revised Policy 3170 Operating Surplus.

Action: Approved revised Policy 3170 Operating Surplus


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the September 2023 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.

Action: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the September 2023 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Sub-Committee.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) extend its support in principle until October 2025 for the proposed artificial turf field project at Spectrum Community School, at no cost to the Board; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to update the Board once funding has been secured by the STAR Committee.

Action: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) extend its support in principle until October 2025 for the proposed artificial turf field project at Spectrum Community School, at no cost to the Board; AND FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to update the Board once funding has been secured by the STAR Committee.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Facilities Ad Hoc Committee to provide the Board of Education with an update on progress in relation to implementation of the current Long Range Facilities Plan, and any recommendations for review to the Operations Policy and Planning Standing Committee; AND FURTHER THAT The Facilities Plan Ad Hoc Committee provide an update at the Operations Policy and Planning Standing Committee in February 2024.

Action: Facilities Ad Hoc Committee to provide the Board of Education with an update on progress in relation to implementation of the current Long Range Facilities Plan, and any recommendations for review to the Operations Policy and Planning Standing Committee; AND FURTHER THAT The Facilities Plan Ad Hoc Committee provide an update at the Operations Policy and Planning Standing Committee in February 2024.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Policy Sub Committee to review Policy 5145 Police Questioning of Students in School and bring recommendations for the Board's consideration to the December 2023 Education Policy and Directions Standing Committee meeting.

Action: Policy Sub Committee to review Policy 5145 Police Questioning of Students in School and bring recommendations for the Board's consideration to the December 2023 Education Policy and Directions Standing Committee meeting.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve revised Policy 8400 Whistleblower Protection and accept Administrative Regulation 8400 Whistleblower Protection.

Action: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve revised Policy 8400 Whistleblower Protection and accept Administrative Regulation 8400 Whistleblower Protection.