Policies that are "approved in principle" have been approved by the Board but the policy is still undergoing review by the educational community and the Committee of the Whole. Policies that are listed as "to be updated" will undergo changes during the school year. Policies that are listed as "under review" are currently being reviewed.
Policies are available by clicking on the desired section of the library below.
One of the primary functions of the Board of Education is to develop policy for the effective and efficient operation of our school district. The Board sets the vision, guiding principles and goals for the district, and policies and procedures reflect those values and provide the foundation and guidance for the work being undertaken throughout the organization.
Policies assist the district with compliance, risk management, and creating working and learning environments that are safe, inclusive, and equitable for all students and employees.
The Board of Education develops policies with the assistance of management and input from partner groups and the public. Policies and procedures are “living” documents. As part of the policy framework each policy and procedure is reviewed periodically to determine whether it remains appropriate and relevant to our work. Board policies serve as sources of information and guidelines to all who may be interested in or connected with the operation of the School District. The diagram below is a visual representation of the Policy Development process. Click here or on the image to read the Policy Development & Review Policy.
FOR REFERENCE:
- The School Act Legislation
- The School Amendment Act 2022 - The operative provisions of the School Amendment Act 2022 (the “School Amendment Act”) came into force on February 13, 2023. The School Amendment Act makes important changes to the School Act to meet British Columbia’s constitutional obligations under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, minority language education rights.
