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February 22, 2022

Approved Motion: That the motion “That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Chair to write to the Learning Community, Stakeholders, Rights Holders, and the Minister of Education explaining the authority relied upon to support its decision to suspend 2/9 Trustees elected in October 2018” be referred to the February 28, 2022 Board of Education meeting.

Action: The motion was referred to the February 28, 2022 Board of Education meeting agenda.

January 24, 2022

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education direct the Chair to write a letter in response to the January 12, 2022 Friends of Bowker Creek and Camosun Community Association letter confirming the Board’s authority to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement conditional on the approval of the Minister and three readings of the Board’s disposal bylaw, and a response to other outstanding items in the letter; AND FURTHER That the letter be copied to the Ministers, Rightsholders and District Stakeholders copied in the original letter, and the District of Saanich.

Action: A letter was sent on February 1, 2022.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) write a letter to the City of Victoria Mayor and Council supporting Pacifica Housing and the Burnside School Affordable Housing Project.

Action: A letter was sent on January 27, 2022.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the new Board/Authority Authorized course: Sports Psychology 12.

Action: The Board voted in favour of approving the new Board/Authority Authorized Course.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Interim Superintendent to establish an Ad Hoc Climate Action Committee to assist with the further development and implementation of a District Climate Action Plan as per Bylaw 9140; AND FURTHER That the Committee report its recommendations to the Operations Policy and Planning Committee by May 2023. AND FURTHER That a budget of $5,000 be established to support the Committee’s work.

Action: A Climate Action Ad Hoc Committee is being established and will plan their first meeting in the near future.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) bring forward a motion to the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) annual general meeting asking the BCSTA to advocate for the removal of BC Hydro’s 100kW net metering cap by advocating directly to BC Hydro and the BC Utilities Commission, the Premier of British Columbia, Minister of Education, Minister of Finance, Minister of Environment and Clean BC.

Action: The Board voted in favour of this motion and it has been sent to the BCSTA for inclusion at the AGM in April.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) bring forward a motion to the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) annual general meeting asking that the BCSTA request the Province of British Columbia supports UBCA’s motion to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to better support safe active transportation by requiring drivers to provide 1 meter of space on roads with posted speeds of 50 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres of space on roads with posted speeds in excess of 50 km/h, when passing people cycling or walking; and clarify the obligation of all motorists to establish reasonable distance when passing a cyclist or a pedestrian, as well as definitive guidance on an appropriate minimum distance when doing so.

Action: The Board voted in favour of this motion and it has been sent to the BCSTA for inclusion at their AGM in April.


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

Action: The Board in favour of receiving the Interim Superintendent's Report.


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

Action: The Board voted in favour of receiving the Secretary-Treasurer's Report.


Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2022-2023 Budget Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference, as present.

Action: The Board voted in favour of the 2022-2023 Budget Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference and they have been posted to the District website.