BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	School Board Office 1040 Hollywood Road S Kelowna, BC

The Central Okanagan Board of Education acknowledges that this meeting is being held on the Traditional Territory of the Okanagan People.

A copy of the Agenda and attachments are available on the School District website: http://www.sd23.bc.ca/Board/boardmeetinginfo/meetingagendaattachments/Pages/default.aspx

Alternatively, copies are available on request at the District Administration Office.

2.
AGENDA

Additions/Amendments/Deletions

THAT: The Agenda for the Public Board Meeting of January 15, 2020 be adopted (as amended, if appropriate).

3.
MINUTES

3.1
Public Board Meeting - December 11, 2019

(Attachment)

THAT: The Minutes of the Public Board Meeting of December 11, 2019 be adopted as presented.

4.
CENTRAL OKANAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – "INSIDE 23"

4.1
Presentations of Learning - Watson Road Elementary School

5.
INTRODUCTIONS

5.1
Introductions of New COPVPA and COSBO Staff

Naim Cardinal, District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education
Rita Millikin, Assistant Custodial Manager
Lori Lambert, Assistant Transportation Manager

6.
Meeting Recess (Five Minutes)

7.
PUBLIC QUESTION/COMMENT PERIOD

The purpose of this public question/comment period is to provide an opportunity to members of the gallery to ask a question or comment on any items on the agenda. The total time for this period shall normally be 15 minutes. A person wishing to speak is requested by the Chairperson of the Board to state their name and provide, if possible, a written copy of the comments.

8.
TRUSTEES QUERIES/COMMENTS

9.
ACTION ITEMS

9.1
Equity in Action Agreement for Truth and Reconciliation 2020-2025

Referred from the Education and Student Services Committee - January 8, 2020
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board approve the Equity in Action Agreement for Truth and Reconciliation 2020-2025, as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the January 15, 2020 Public Board of Education Meeting.

9.2
Review of Policy 345 – Violence in the Workplace and Amendments to Regulations 345R – Violence in the Workplace (Regulations)

Referred from the Policy Committee - December 4, 2019
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board of Education review Policy 345 – Violence in the Workplace and approve the amendments to Regulations 345R – Violence in the Workplace (Regulations), as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the January 15, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

9.3
Amendments to Policy 352 – Discrimination Towards and by Staff as it Pertains to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Referred from the Policy Committee - December 4, 2019
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Policy 352 – Discrimination Towards and by Staff as it Pertains to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the January 15, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

9.4
Amendments to Regulation 450R - Discrimination Towards and by Students (Regulations)

Referred from the Policy Committee - December 4, 2019
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Regulation 450R – Discrimination Towards and by Students (Regulations) , as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the January 15, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

9.5
Amendments to Policy 452 – Discrimination Towards and by Students as it Pertains to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Referred from the Policy Committee - December 4, 2019
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Policy 452 – Discrimination Towards and by Students as it Pertains to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the January 15, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

10.
PUBLIC QUESTION/COMMENT PERIOD

This public question/comment period is to provide an opportunity to members of the gallery to ask a question or comment on any matter pertaining to public education.