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June 19, 2023

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.

May 31, 2023

Approved Motion: Add three Community Presentations under A.3. A.3.c. Mark Jenkins A.3.d. Matt Christie A.3.e. Elaine Ho

Action: Three Community Presentations were added under A.3. A.3.c. Mark Jenkins A.3.d. Matt Christie A.3.e. Elaine Ho


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent to end the SPLO Program; AND FURTHER the Superintendent will ensure that protocols are established in relation to the following matters: school emergencies, lockdowns, critical incidents, Violent Threat Risk Assessments and ongoing District tracking of all student interactions with Police while in the care of the Board of Education; AND FURTHER The Superintendent will provide the Board of Education with a list of the services no longer provided by SPLOs and suggestions for service provision moving forward.

Action: Superintendent to end the SPLO Program; AND FURTHER the Superintendent will ensure that protocols are established in relation to the following matters: school emergencies, lockdowns, critical incidents, Violent Threat Risk Assessments and ongoing District tracking of all student interactions with Police while in the care of the Board of Education; AND FURTHER The Superintendent will provide the Board of Education with a list of the services no longer provided by SPLOs and suggestions for service provision moving forward.


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 Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General urging them to immediately commission research into the impacts of SPLO programs on K-12 students in BC.

Action: Board Chair to write to the Minister of Education and Child Care and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General urging them to immediately commission research into the impacts of SPLO programs on K-12 students in BC.


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.