BOARD OF EDUCATION

PUBLIC MEETING

AGENDA



Meeting #:
Date:
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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.​

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Additions/Amendments/Deletions

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 his/her name and provide, if possible, a written copy of the comments.

(Recommendation from the Coordinating Committee - September 3, 2019)
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    THAT:
    The Board of Education approve the application from the Canyon Falls Middle School parents for the establishment of the Canyon Falls Middle School Parent Advisory Council in accordance with Section 8 of the BC School Act.

(Recommendation from the Planning and Facilities Committee - August 21, 2019)
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    THAT: The Board of Education direct staff to invite the YMCA to have further discussions with staff regarding the future use of the portable annex at George Elliot Secondary School.

(Recommendation from the Planning and Facilities Committee - August 21, 2019)
(Attachment)

  • RECOMMENDATIONS:

    COORDINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION – SEPTEMBER 3, 2019:

    THAT: The Board of Education refer the August 21, 2019 Planning and Facilities Committee recommendations regarding Cannabis Outlets to the Safe Schools Committee;

    AND THAT: The Safe Schools Committee review the status of Drug Free Zones around schools.

    PLANNING AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS – AUGUST 21, 2019:

    THAT: The Board of Education submit to West Kelowna Mayor and Council a letter of concern regarding the Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store rezoning application for a Government Operated Cannabis Retail Outlet located at 2475 Dobbin Road, and that the Board reiterates its request for all cannabis stores to be a minimum separation distance of 500 meters from Central Okanagan Public Schools;

    AND THAT: The Board of Education request that its concern become part of the West Kelowna public consultation process regarding the rezoning application.

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:
Honourable R. Fleming, June 28, 2019, Re Mental Health Resources

RMS PAC President, July 5, 2019, Re Supportive Housing at McCurdy and Rutland Road

C. Bocskei, July 29, 2019, Re 130 McCurdy Rd. Wet Facility

R. Jackson, August 24, 2019, Re Provincial Government Marijuana in West Kelowna

Letter to Ministries, August 30, 2019, Re Room for Improvement Recommendations

Received:
R. Ovelson, June 25, 2019, Copy of Response to Peter Greer Elementary PAC President Re Lake Country French Immersion

B.C. Teachers' Federation, June 28, 2019, Brief to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services

District of Lake Country, July 3, 2019, Support for Expression of Interest for GESS Annex Building

Ministry of Children and Family Development, July 5, 2019, Re Central Okanagan Family Hub

RMS PAC President, July 5, 2019, Re Supportive Housing at McCurdy and Rutland Road

C. Bocskei, July 18, 2019, Re 130 McCurdy Rd. Wet Facility

Honourable Rob Fleming, July 29, 2019, Response to Board's Letter Re Mental Health Resources

Invitation to Board Chair, August 19, 2019, Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education

R. Jackson, August 23, 2019, Provincial Government Marijuana in West Kelowna

  • RECOMMENDATION:
    THAT: At the September 11, 2019 Public Board Meeting, the Board receive the correspondence listed above.

November 4-5, 2019, Vancouver, BC

October 4-5, 2019, Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa

October 17, 2019, Richmond, BC

October 25-26, 2019, Vancouver, BC

November 28-30, 2019, Vancouver, BC

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Regular Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Finance and Audit Committee
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 4:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

Planning and Facilities Committee
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm, Board Room Main at 1040 Hollywood Road South

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