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October 30, 2023

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.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.

Action: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Superintendent's report as presented.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.

Action: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer's report as presented.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) send Draft Policy 6163.1 Learning Resources to stakeholders and partners for feedback and bring back to the December 4, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting.

Action: Send Draft Policy 6163.1 Learning Resources to stakeholders and partners for feedback and bring back to the December 4, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) send Draft Policy 6163.1 Learning Resources to stakeholders and partners for feedback and bring back to the December 4, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting.

Action: Send Draft Policy 6163.1 Learning Resources to stakeholders and partners for feedback and bring back to the December 4, 2023 Education Policy and Directions committee meeting


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) amend New Policy XXXX International Student Enrollment. 3.9 The total annual international student enrollment, and the allocation of international student enrollment as a percentage of a school’s population will be reviewed by the Board of Education. The Superintendent will provide the Board with a bi-annual report in November and April on the International Student Program including the current student enrollment and any recommendations for future enrollment levels which will be based on the availability of space in the immediate and projected future (at least three years).

Action: New Policy XXXX International Student Enrollment was amended to include "The Superintendent will provide the Board with a bi-annual report in November and April on the International Student Program including the current student enrollment and any recommendations for future enrollment levels which will be based on the availability of space in the immediate and projected future (at least three years)" and remove "during the International Student Program annual reporting process."


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve New Policy XXXX International Student Enrollment as amended.

Action: New Policy XXXX International Student Enrollment approved as amended.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) refer Draft Regulation XXXX International Student Enrollment to the Policy Sub-Committee for further development be brought back to the Education Policy and Directions committee meeting November 6, 2023.

Action: Draft Regulation XXXX International Student Enrollment was referred to the Policy Sub-Committee for further development be brought back to the Education Policy and Directions committee meeting November 6, 2023.

September 25, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve new Policy 5150 Sanctuary Schools.

Action: Board of Education approved new Policy 5150 Sanctuary Schools.