BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

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.
AGENDA

Additions/Amendments/Deletions

THAT: The Agenda for the Public Board Meeting of February 12, 2020 be adopted (as amended, if appropriate).

3.
MINUTES

3.1
Public Board Meeting - January 29, 2020

1.Public Board Meeting - January 29, 2020.pdf

(Attachment)

THAT: The Minutes of the Public Board Meeting of January 29, 2020 be adopted as presented.

4.
CENTRAL OKANAGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – "INSIDE 23"

4.1
Harmony Day T-Shirt Artwork

5.
DECLARATIONS

5.1
Harmony Day - February 19, 2020

Presenter: Leigh-Ann Yanow, Chair, Harmony Day Committee

DECLARATION:

WHEREAS Harmony Day recognizes that the citizens of the Central Okanagan come from all over the world; and,

WHEREAS Harmony Day provides an annual opportunity for the Central Okanagan Public Schools community to celebrate cultural diversity while committing to mutual respect; and,

WHEREAS Harmony Day creates sensitivity to and respect for differences; and,

WHEREAS Harmony Day allows the Central Okanagan Public Schools to focus on the mission of educating students in a safe, inspirational learning environment; and,

THEREFORE I, Moyra Baxter, as Chairperson of the Board of Education of the Central Okanagan Public Schools, do hereby proclaim February 19, 2020 as Harmony Day in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

5.2
Pink Shirt Day - February 26, 2020

DECLARATION:

The Central Okanagan Board of Education declares Wednesday, February 26, 2020 as "Pink Shirt Day" in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

6.
Meeting Recess (Five Minutes)

7.
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.

8.
TRUSTEES QUERIES/COMMENTS

9.
ACTION ITEMS

9.1
Transportation Task Force Steering Committee Recommendations

1.Action Item - Transportation Task Force Steering Committee Recommendations.pdf

2.Additional Material for Action Item 9.1 - Transportation Task Force Steering Committee Recommendations.pdf

Referred from the Planning and Facilities Committee - February 5, 2020
(Attachment)

9.2
Approval of 2019/2020 Amended Annual Budget

1.Action Item - Approval of 2019-2020 Amended Annual Budget.pdf

Recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee - January 22, 2020
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATIONS:

THAT: At the February 12, 2020 Public Board Meeting, the Board of Education give first, second and third readings to the School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for 2019/2020.

THAT: The School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Amended Annual Budget Bylaw for 2019/2020 in the amount of $275,685,975 be read a first, second and third time, passed and adopted the 12^th day of February, 2020.

9.3
Affirmation of Policy 160 - Finance and Audit Committee

1.Policy 160 - Finance and Audit Committee.pdf

Recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee - January 22, 2020
(Attachment)

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT: The Board of Education affirm Policy 160 – Finance and Audit Committee, as attached to the Agenda, and as presented at the February 12, 2020 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.