BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

School Board Office (must pre-register)

1040 Hollywood Road S.

Kelowna, BC

Webcast Link: https://sd23.zoom.us/j/65660574489

Due to limited space availability, members of the public who wish to attend the Public Board Meeting must pre-register by filling out the following request form by noon on the Tuesday before the meeting. 

As per Health Orders, masks are required.

 

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

 

Public Board Meeting agendas can be accessed through the following electronic Board Meeting site:
https://pub-sd23.escribemeetings.com/

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING SECRETARY-TREASURER

• Motion:

  THAT: In the absence of the Secretary-Treasurer, the Board appoint Delta Carmichael, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, as the Acting Secretary-Treasurer for the Public Board Meeting of October 13, 2021.

3.

AGENDA

Additions/Amendments/Deletions

• THAT: The Agenda for the Public Board Meeting of October 13, 2021 be adopted (as amended, if appropriate).

4.

MINUTES

4.1

Public Board Meeting - September 29, 2021

(Attachment)

• THAT: The Minutes of the Public Board Meeting of September 29, 2021 be adopted as presented.

5.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – "INSIDE 23"

5.1

Placing Students at the Center of Numeracy

6.

INTRODUCTION

6.1

Introduction of Kate Cook, Human Resources Manager

7.

DECLARATION

7.1

School Bus Safety Awareness Week - October 18-22, 2021

The Central Okanagan Board of Education declares the week of October 18-22, 2021 as 'School Bus Safety Awareness Week' in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

8.

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, with each speaker being allocated up to 3 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.

In-person attendance is required for members of the public to ask questions and/or make comments. Any questions that may arise during the meeting can be sent to: [e-mail] and will be addressed after the meeting. 

9.

ACTION ITEMS

9.1

Annual Cap Review - International Students at École Kelowna Secondary School

(Attachment)

Presenter: Raquel Steen, Assistant Superintendent

• STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

  THAT: The Board of Education maintain a cap of 50 FTE of international students at
  École Kelowna Secondary School for 2022-2023;
  

  AND THAT: The Board of Education annually review the cap on international students by mid-October for as long as the capacity issues at École Kelowna Secondary School persist.

9.2

Annual Enhancing Student Learning Report - September 2021

(Attachment)

Presenter: Jon Rever, Assistant Superintendent

• STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: The Board of Education approve the Annual Enhancing Student Learning
  Report – September 2021 as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the October 13, 2021 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. The total time for this period shall normally be 15 minutes, with each speaker being allocated up to 3 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.

In-person attendance is required for members of the public to ask questions and/or make comments. Any questions that may arise during the meeting can be sent to: [e-mail] and will be addressed after the meeting. 

11.

INFORMATION ITEMS

11.1

Superintendent’s Emergent Issues

11.2

Level 4 and 5 Field Study Summary – 2021/2022

(Attachment)

11.3

General Statement – September 29, 2021

(Attachment)

11.4

Okanagan Mission Catchment and School Reopening Review - Update

Referred by the Planning and Facilities Committee - October 6, 2021
(Attachment)

11.5

Westside Catchment and French Immersion Programming Review - Update

Referred by the Planning and Facilities Committee - October 6, 2021
(Attachment)

11.6

Vaccination Mandate

11.7

District Student Council 2021-2022

(Attachment)

12.

BOARD/DISTRICT COMMITTEE QUERIES/COMMENTS AND REPORTS

13.

BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Sent:

Message to All Staff, September 28, 2021, News Release Re Truth and Reconciliation Week

PSEC, September 29, 2021, 2020-2021 Exec. Staff Compensation Report and Disclosure

Response to C. Frank, October 1, 2021, Re September 30, 2021 email titled 'Public' School Board Meeting

Received:

V. Johnson, September 24, 2021, Use of School Property for Church Services

A. Chambers, September 27, 2021, Mask Support for K-3 - please consider

S. French, September 27, 2021, Masks K-3

T. McCarthy, September 27, 2021, Mask Mandate

D. Buckna, September 28, 2021, Why is Dr. Henry still refusing to send rapid tests to all BC Schools?

K. Van Eck, September 28, 2021, Okanagan Mission Catchment and School Re-opening Review

J. Frank, September 29, 2021, Truth and Reconciliation Day - A Holiday

J. Miller, September 29, 2021, I'm on Zoom

J. Miller, September 29, 2021, Question

C. Frank, September 30, 2021, 'Public' School Board Meeting

COTA President, September 30, 2021, Follow-up to Last Night's Meeting

E. Ip, September 30, 2021, Masks for K-3

E. McGrath, September 30, 2021, Request for masking of K-3 children in school

K. Berbec, September 30, 2021, SD23 Mask Policy for K-3

D. Buckna, September 30, 2021, Whose COVID-19 School Data Do You Think is More Up-to-Date, detailed, and accurate?

R. Baechle, September 30, 2021, K-3 Mask Policy

J. Frank, October 1, 2021, Central Okanagan Board of Education Response to September 30, 2021 email titled 'Public' School Board Meeting

C. Baker, October 3, 2021, Support for K-3 Mask Mandate

D. Buckna, October 4, 2021, The Latest Bonniespeak

Lisa, October 6, 2021, Touch Point Cleaners

A. Smith, October 7, 2021, Covid Safety

D. Buckna, October 7, 2021, John Hogan threw School Board Members Under the Bus/Updated: The Latest Bonniespeak

D. Buckna, October 7, 2021, Letter - B.C. reactive not proactive

G. and M. Wowchuk, October 7, 2021, Please no vaccine mandates

G. Jezik, October 7, 2021, No Mandatory Vax

S. Doncom, October 7, 2021, Improvements needed

S. Ratch, October 7, 2021, Request mandatory vaccination for elementary school teachers

Various School District Staff, October 7-8, 2021, Re Mandatory Vaccinations

C. Smith, October 8, 2021, Vaccine Mandate

J. Adrian, October 8, 2021, Oppose Mandatory Vaccines for Teachers and Staff

R. Volk, October 8, 2021, Copy of Ministry of Education's Response Re Concern for the Conditions of Rutland Middle School

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: At the October 13, 2021 Public Board Meeting, the Board receive the correspondence listed above.

14.

ITEMS REQUIRING SPECIAL MENTION

15.

BC PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION

15.1

BCPSEA Symposium 2021

November 4-5, 2021

16.

BC SCHOOL TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION

16.1

BCSTA Board Chairs Meeting

Thursday, October 14, 2021

16.2

BCSTA/Ministry of Education Joint Partner Liaison Meeting

Friday, October 15, 2021

16.3

BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Fall Meeting

October 15-16, 2021

16.4

BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting

October 23, 2021

16.5

BCSTA Trustee Academy

December 2-4, 2021

17.

FUTURE MEETINGS

17.1

Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

17.2

Board Standing Committee Meetings

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 4:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Education and Student Services Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

18.

NOTICES OF MOTION

19.

ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA

20.

MEDIA QUESTIONS

Due to space restrictions, pre-registration is required to attend the meeting in person. 

In-person attendance is required for members of the media to ask questions and/or make comments. Any questions that may arise during the meeting can be sent to: [e-mail] and will be addressed after the meeting. 

21.

ADJOURNMENT