May 31, 2023
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Board Chair to write to the Minister of Education and Child Care and the Premier requesting that the provincial government commit to adequate ongoing funding for civilian alternatives to SPLOs such as civilian coaches, youth and family counsellors, social workers, substance use educators, restorative justice initiatives, etc.- so that all school districts have adequate resources to deliver necessary services through the education system utilizing appropriately trained, certified and regulated professionals.
Action: Board Chair to write to the Minister of Education and Child Care and the Premier requesting that the provincial government commit to adequate ongoing funding for civilian alternatives to SPLOs such as civilian coaches, youth and family counsellors, social workers, substance use educators, restorative justice initiatives, etc.- so that all school districts have adequate resources to deliver necessary services through the education system utilizing appropriately trained, certified and regulated professionals.
May 29, 2023
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) dissolve the Indigenous Education Ad Hoc Committee.
Action: The Indigenous Education Ad Hoc Committee is dissolved.
Approved Motion: That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) refer Draft Policy 5150 Sanctuary Schools with suggested amendments to the May 29, 2023 Board of Education meeting. AND FURTHER Provide a copy of the Draft Policy 5150 Sanctuary Schools to Rightsholders, stakeholders and relevant District staff inviting comment in advance of the May 29, 2023 Board of Education meeting.” be referred to the June 12, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee Meeting. "
Action: Draft Policy 5150 Sanctuary Schools was referred to the June 12, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee Meeting.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) consider the School Police Liaison Officer Program Review Ad Hoc Committee report at a Special Board Meeting to be scheduled in May 2023.
Action: A Special Board Meeting was scheduled May 31, 2023.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) refer revised Policy 1161 to the Policy Sub Committee and provide an update at the June 12, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting.
Action: Policy 1161 referred to the Policy Sub Committee and provide an update at the June 12, 2023 Operations Policy and Planning Committee meeting.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2022-2023 Audit Planning Report as presented to the Audit Committee.
Action: 2022-2023 Audit Planning Report approved.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) accept the March 2023 Quarterly Financial Report as presented to the Audit Committee.
Action: March 2023 Quarterly Financial Report approved.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Great Victoria) receive the Superintendent’s report as presented.
Action: Superintendent’s report approved.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2023-2024 Board of Education and Standing Committee meeting dates.
Action: 2023-2024 Board of Education and Standing Committee meeting dates approved.
Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) receive the Secretary-Treasurer’s report as presented.
Action: Secretary-Treasurer’s report approved.