BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
REVISED 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.

(Late Item and Attachment)

  • STAFF RECOMMENDATION

    THAT: The Board of Education cancel the following International Field Studies:

    • Mount Boucherie Secondary School: Music Performances in Disneyland and Universal Studios, Southern California (March 13-March 19, 2020)
    • Mount Boucherie Secondary, Okanagan Mission Secondary, Rutland Senior Secondary and Kelowna Senior Secondary France Exchange (March 14-April 25, 2020)
    • Kelowna Senior Secondary School: Cultural and Historical Tour, Germany, France, and Belgium (March 18-April 1, 2020)
    • Kelowna Senior Secondary School: Leadership Education and Enrichment, Southern California (March 27-April 5, 2020)
    • Kelowna Senior Secondary School: Musical and Cultural Events, Activities and Experience, New York (April 5-April 12, 2020)

(Late Item and Attachment)

  • STAFF RECOMMENDATION

    THAT: The Board of Education approve the proposed revision to the District's Indigenous Education Council's Terms of Reference, as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the March 11, 2020 Public Board of Education Meeting.

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