BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA

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School Board Office
1040 Hollywood Road S
Kelowna, BC

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

Additions/Amendments/Deletions

  • THAT: The Agenda for the Public Board Meeting of March 11, 2020 be adopted (as amended, if appropriate).

(Attachment)

  • THAT: The Minutes of the Public Board Meeting of February 26, 2020 be adopted as presented.

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.

Recommendations of the Planning and Facilities Committee - March 4, 2020
(Attachment)

  • COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the continuation of the accommodation of French Immersion students travelling from École George Pringle Elementary to École Glenrosa Middle as eligible riders on a bus route for the 2020-2021 school year.

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the elimination of the South Kelowna to École Casorso Elementary run on Route 314.

  • STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
    Deferred from the Planning and Facilities Committee - March 4, 2020

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the elimination of the Upper Mission to École Dorothea Walker Elementary run on Route 320.

Recommendation of the Education and Services Committee - February 19, 2020
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) Course Proposal - Equine Learning 12 (Rutland Senior Secondary School), as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the March 11, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

Recommendation of the Education and Services Committee - February 19, 2020
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the Proposal for Substantive Change - Equine Learning Academy (Rutland Senior Secondary School), as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the March 11, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

Recommendation of the Education and Services Committee - February 19, 2020
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the Proposal for Substantive Change - Golf Academy (Rutland Senior Secondary School), as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the March 11, 2020 Public Board Meeting.

(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT:  The Board of Education adopt a Local School Calendar for the 2020-2021 school year as identified in the attached calendar proposal and make the calendar available to the District and the Ministry of Education by March 31, 2020;

    AND THAT:

    1. The Superintendent of Schools/CEO direct school Principals, in consultation with staff and parents, to establish a site-based calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
    2. In establishing such calendars, principals must:
      a. Conform to the School Act and Regulations, applicable Collective Agreements, and School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan Public Schools) Board Policy.
      b. Schedule school parent/teacher conference times.
      c. Schedule their school’s calendar and bell schedule.

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.

Sent:

Received:

Minister R. Fleming, February 26, 2020, Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2020

  • RECOMMENDATION:

    THAT: At the March 11, 2020 Public Board Meeting, the Board receive the correspondence listed above.

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 4:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Planning and Facilities Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South