BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Via Zoom

Public Link - https://sd23.zoom.us/j/96531174998

Due to this meeting occurring via Zoom, please email your questions/comments to [e-mail] and include your first and last name.

 

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.

AGENDA

Additions/Amendments/Deletions

• THAT: The Agenda for the Public Board Meeting of May 27, 2020 be adopted (as amended, if appropriate).

3.

MINUTES

3.1

Public Board Meeting - May 13, 2020

(Attachment)

• THAT: The Minutes of the Public Board Meeting of May 13, 2020 be adopted as presented.

4.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – "INSIDE 23"

4.1

Messages from the Heart

5.

DECLARATION

5.1

Access Awareness Day - Saturday, June 6, 2020

The Central Okanagan Board of Education declares June 6, 2020 as 'Access Awareness Day' in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

6.

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.

Due to this meeting occurring via Zoom, please email your questions/comments to [e-mail] and include your first and last name.

7.

TRUSTEES QUERIES/COMMENTS

8.

ACTION ITEMS

8.1

Amendments to Policy 135 - School Board Operation

Recommendation from the Policy Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Policy 135 - School Board Operation, as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

8.2

Amendments to Policy 190 - Trustee Expenses

Recommendation from the Policy Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Policy 190 - Trustee Expenses Board Operation, as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

8.3

Rewrites to Policy 436 - Managing Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions and Regulations 436R - Managing Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions (Regulations)

Recommendation from the Policy Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: The Board of Education approve the amendments to Policy 436 - Managing Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions and Regulations 436R - Managing Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions (Regulations), as attached to the Agenda and as presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

8.4

Annual Capital Plan Submission - Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2020/21 - CPSD23-01

Recommendation from the Planning and Facilities Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATIONS:

  THAT: The Board of Education give first, second and third readings to Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2020/21 – CPSD23-01.

• THAT: Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2020/21 – CPSD23-01 be read a first, second and third time, passed and adopted.

8.5

Enhancement Agreement - Constable Neil Bruce Middle School Climbing Structure

Recommendation from the Planning and Facilities Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATIONS:

  THAT:  The Board of Education enter into an Enhancement Agreement with the Constable Neil Bruce Middle School PAC for the purchase and installation of a new climbing structure, as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

  THAT:  The Board of Education approve a $57,734.45 loan be provided to the Constable Neil Bruce School PAC to assist with the purchase and installation of a new climbing structure, as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

   

8.6

Enhancement Agreement - Helen Gorman Elementary School Outdoor Classroom

Recommendation from the Planning and Facilities Committee - May 6, 2020
(Attachment)

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT:  The Board of Education enter into an Enhancement Agreement with Helen Gorman Elementary School for the Outdoor Classroom, outlined in Appendix B, as attached to the Agenda and presented at the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

8.7

Cancellation of Regular Transportation Services - 2019-20 School Year

(Attachment)

• STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT:  The Board of Education cancels regular Transportation Services for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year;

  AND THAT: The Board of Education reduces the Transportation Fee for the 2019-20 school year by 30% and refunds parents.

8.8

Fee Refunds

(Attachment)

• STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: The Board of Education directs staff to process refunds per the proposed framework.

9.

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.

Due to this meeting occurring via Zoom, please email your questions/comments to [e-mail] and include your first and last name.

10.

INFORMATION ITEMS

10.1

Superintendent’s Emergent Issues

10.2

'Stage 3' Pandemic Response Plan

(Material to be provided)

10.3

Level 4 and 5 Field Study Summary – 2019/2020

(Attachment)

10.4

General Statement – April 30, 2020

(Attachment)

10.5

General Statement – May 4, 2020

(Attachment)

10.6

General Statement – May 5, 2020

(Attachment)

10.7

General Statement – May 7, 2020

(Attachment)

10.8

General Statement – May 12, 2020

(Attachment)

10.9

General Statement – May 13, 2020

(Attachment)

10.10

General Statement – May 14, 2020

(Attachment)

11.

BOARD/DISTRICT COMMITTEE QUERIES/COMMENTS AND REPORTS

12.

BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Sent:

Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, May 1, 2020, Condolences Re Victims of Mass Shooting

Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students, May 11, 2020

A. Smith, May 12, 2020, Response Re Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

L. Mamchur, May 12, 2020, Response Re Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

Received:

A. Smith, May 12, 2020, Re Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

A. Wyllie, May 12, 2020, Re Graduation and Prom Events

L. Mamchur, May 12, 2020, Re Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

P. Mondor, May 12, 2020, Re Board Message - Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

• RECOMMENDATION:

  THAT: At the May 27, 2020 Public Board Meeting, the Board receive the correspondence listed above.

13.

ITEMS REQUIRING SPECIAL MENTION

14.

BC SCHOOL TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION

14.1

BCSTA 2020-2021 Board Election Results

(Attachment)

15.

FUTURE MEETINGS

15.1

Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm, Via Zoom

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm, Via Zoom

15.2

Board Standing Committee Meetings

General Affairs Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 4:00 pm, Via Zoom

Planning and Facilities Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm, Via Zoom

16.

NOTICES OF MOTION

17.

ITEMS FOR A FUTURE AGENDA

18.

MEDIA QUESTIONS

Due to this meeting occurring via Zoom, please email your media questions to [e-mail] and include your first and last name as well as the media outlet your represent.

19.

ADJOURNMENT