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May 29, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) amend the April 6, 2023 motion adopted by the Board which provided that the Board fund elementary strings with up to six schools having strings as prep at a cost of $205,351 by removing the staff recommendation for elementary strings of $91,675 and taking the shortfall from the Contingency.

Action: The Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) amended the April 6, 2023 motion adopted by the Board which provided that the Board fund elementary strings with up to six schools having strings as prep at a cost of $205,351 by removing the staff recommendation for elementary strings of $91,675 and taking the shortfall from the Contingency.

April 24, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) makes available to the public, via the District website, the schedules of fees that have been approved by the Parents’ Advisory Council for the school where the Board proposes to offer specialty academies.

Action: School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) makes available to the public, via the District website, the schedules of fees that have been approved by the Parents’ Advisory Council for the school where the Board proposes to offer specialty academies.


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


Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the “Board”) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a first time this 24th day of April, 2023;"

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously


Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the “Board”) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (e) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (f) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (g) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (h) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 3. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 4. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a second time this 24th day of April, 2023."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agree to give all three readings of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 at the April 24, 2023 Board meeting.

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously


Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the “Board”) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (i) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (j) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (k) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (l) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 5. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 6. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a third time this 24th day of April, 2023, and finally passed and adopted the 24th day of April, 2023."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) amend the following Section 72 Reports: G.2. Record of In-Camera Board of Education Meeting – March 13, 2023 Replace the item Strategic plan with the item Budget G.7 Record of Special In-Camera Board of Education Meeting – April 4, 2023 Replace the item Strategic plan with the item Budget G.8. Record of Special In-Camera Board of Education Meeting – April 5, 2023 Replace the item Strategic plan with the item Budget G.9 Record of Special In-Camera Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2023 Replace the item Strategic plan with the item Property

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) add the following items to the Board Work Plan: i. Each December conduct an annual review of Appeal Bylaw 9331.1 which aligns with the Board’s obligation to review both the Appeal Bylaw and the associated feedback forms. ii. Each May review Ad Hoc Committees that may need to be concluded via Board motion. iii. Each June Trustees will provide the Board with a report pertaining to their work on Ad Hoc Committees during the year.

Action: Add to the Board Work Plan: i. Each December conduct an annual review of Appeal Bylaw 9331.1 which aligns with the Board’s obligation to review both the Appeal Bylaw and the associated feedback forms. ii. Each May review Ad Hoc Committees that may need to be concluded via Board motion. iii. Each June Trustees will provide the Board with a report pertaining to their work on Ad Hoc Committees during the year.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Policy Sub Committee to recommend a policy and regulation on international student enrollment with particular reference to the Surrey School District policy and regulation; AND FURTHER Present the recommendations to the Education Policy and Directions Standing Committee in June 2023.

Action: Policy Sub Committee to recommend a policy and regulation on international student enrollment with particular reference to the Surrey School District policy and regulation; AND FURTHER Present the recommendations to the Education Policy and Directions Standing Committee in June 2023.