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May 29, 2023

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.


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) 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.