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​ OARD OF EDUCATION
B
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, November 10, 2014, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
We hereby acknowledge that we are on the territory of the Okanagan First
People.
2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the agenda be adopted.
3.
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
3.1
Epilepsy Awareness Squad
Caitie Shaw and Dan Nixon, two students from Summerland Secondary,
created the Epilepsy Awareness Squad, connecting individuals living with
Epilepsy from all over the world using social media platforms. An
overview of this initiative will be provided. (Attachment)
3.2
A Ted Talk: Using SmartLearning in Grade 1 and for Professional
Development
Paul Kopf, a Grade 1 teacher from Wiltse Elementary and a
SmartLearning demonstration teacher for the district, will describe how
he uses SmartLearning in his Grade 1 class. He will also outline an
inquiry process he facilitated last year and will facilitate again this year on
the growth for each teacher to become a 'demo' teacher.
4.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular meting held on October 6 and the special board
of education meeting of October 27, 2014 be approved.
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6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1
Notice of Motion
At the October 6, 2014 Board of Education meeting, Trustee Beaven
gave notice of the following motion to be presented at the next regular
meeting of the Board of Education:
'That a portion of the money returned to the Board as a result of the
current labour dispute be set aside in a special fund for the specific use
of classroom teachers to facilitate classroom innovation and enrichment.'
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on October 6,
2014:
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Received correspondence;
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Directed that a response to the letter received regarding pro-d days be
sent;
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Received a report from the finance and management committee;
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Received a report on teaching, excluded, and support staff changes;
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Received an update to teaching bargaining;
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Directed that the superintendent send a memo to teaching staff as
reviewed;
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Received information related to management staff;
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Received information on a legal item;
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Received information on BCPSEA meetings;
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Approved that a letter be sent to players involved with negotiations;
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Discussed a motion to be presented to the BCSTA Provincial Council
meeting and approved a direction for the BCSTA Provincial Council
representative to take when discussing this resolution.
8.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
Correspondence Requiring Action
a
2014-09-30 First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition
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Request for boards to adopt and implement strong school board
policies to support students with diverse gender identities and
expressions
8.2
Correspondence TO the Board
a
2014-10-08 BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch
4
Follow-up to BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting of
October 3 and 4, 2014
b
2014-10-20 Response from Minister of Education
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Response to the invitation to the Minister of Education to visit the
district
c
2014-10-10 Ministry of Education
Regarding a Provincial K-12 Homestay Guidelines Working
Group to draft recommended best-practice guidelines for K-12
homestay providers
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d
2014-10-09 Ombudsperson
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Annual report to Board of Education
e
2014-10-29 Ministry of Education
Regarding the Service Delivery Project report and the beginning
of Phase 2 of the Service Delivery Project
8.3
Correspondence COPIED to the Board of Education
Copies of the letters to the Board listed below are available in the trustee
reading file:
a
2014-10-16 SD23 (Central Okanagan) to Select Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services
Regarding the budget 2015 consultation
b
2014-10-17 SD42 (Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows) to the Select
Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
Regarding the budget 2015 consultations
c
2014-10-17 SD38 (Richmond) to Select Standing Committee on
Finance and Government Services
Regarding making education as the first priority for the budget
d
2014-10-07 SD46 (Sunshine Coast) to Select Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services
Regarding input for the 2015-16 provincial budget
e
2014-10-06 SD71 (Comox Valley) to Minister of Education
Regarding labour strike savings/sustainable funding
f
2014-10-20 SD83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) to Ministers of
Education and Finance
Regarding compensation freeze for management and executive
staff
g
2014-10-30 SD41 (Burnaby) to Chell and White
Regarding appreciation for bargaining
h
2014-10-14 BCSTA to Ministers of Education and Finance
President of BCSTA to Ministers of Education and Finance
regarding payment for September 19
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2014-10-22 SD43 (Coquitlam) to Minister of Education
Regarding teachers' pay for September 19th
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j
2014-10-15 SD23 (Central Okanagan) to the Minister of
Education
Regarding inappropriate use of BCED Plan in politicallyorientated messaging
k
2014-10-27 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to Minister of Finance
Requesting a progress update on Recommendations 24 to 40
from the Report on the Budget 2014 Consultations from Select
Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
l
2014-10-29 SD73 (Kamloops Thompson)
Regarding excluded and exempt staff compensation freeze
m
2014-10-21 SD83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) to Minister of
Education
Requesting extra costs of paying teachers in their district on the
same basis as other districts
n
2014-10-30 SD19 (Revelstoke) to Ministers of Education and
Finance
Supporting BCSTA's position that government should fully and
equitably fund the eight days of teacher work in September
8.4
Correspondence FROM the Board
a
2014-10-10 Invitation to Minister of Education
An invitation for the Minister of Education to visit the district
b
2014-10-08 Coalition of Child Care Advocates
Endorsement by the Board of Education for the Community Plan
for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning
c
2014-10-08 to Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat
A letter to PSECS regarding the Public Sector Executive
Compensation Report
d
2014-10-10 to University of Victoria
Confirmation that the Board of Education approved the request
for Princess Margaret Secondary School to participate in the
2014-15 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey
e
2014-10-31 to CUPE regarding Policy No. 580 - Whistleblower
Protection
Letter of appreciation to CUPE regarding comments provided to
Policy No. 580 - Whistleblower Protection and providing an
explanation to CUPE why the policy committee did not
recommend any of the comments
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the correspondence be received.
9.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.1
Education Committee
Trustee Beaven will report on the education committee visitation to
Summerland Middle School on November 4, 2014.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the report of the education committee be received.
9.2
Policy Committee
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Trustee Clarke will report on the policy committee meeting held on
October 27, 2014:
a
Draft Policy No. 580 - Whistleblower Protection
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That draft Policy No. 580 - Whistleblower Protection be approved
by the Board of Education.
b
Policy No. 120 - Board of Education Committees and Liaisons
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 120 - Board of Education Committees and
Liaisons as amended be approved by the Board of Education.
c
Deletion of Policy No. 120 (dated November 8, 1999) and Policy
No. 130
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With the approval of Policy No. 120 - Board of Education
Committees and Liaisons (above), Policy No. 120 - Board of
Education Committees and Liaisons (dated November 8, 1999)
and Policy No. 130 - Board Standing Committees should be
deleted.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 120 - Board of Education Committees and
Liaisons (dated November 8, 1999) and Policy No. 130 - Board
Standing Committees be deleted.
d
Policy No. 310 - District Code of Conduct
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 310 - District Code of Conduct be approved in
principle and circulated to partner groups for any suggestions for
changes.
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e
Policy No. 325 - Managing a Student with Medical
Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 325 - Managing a Student with Medical
Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions be approved in principle and
circulated to partner groups for any suggestions for changes.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the report of the policy committee be received.
10.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Field Trips
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The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for April 18 to 26, 2015 for 36 band students
from Summerland Secondary School to travel to New Brunswick to
perform for several elementary schools and visit a variety of educational
sites be approved in principle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for May 13 to 16, 2015, for 49 grade 8 band
students from Skaha Lake Middle School to travel to Edmonton, Alberta
for a spring band tour be approved in principle.
10.2
Enrolment
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The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of October 31,
2014.
10.3
Research Proposal
Naryn Searcy, a teacher at Princess Margaret Secondary, is seeking
permission to invite students in her English 10 and 12 First Peoples
classes to participate in a study to investigate the following questions:
1. What happens when I incorporate experiential learning prevalent in
Indigenous pedagogy and perspective into a competitive, hierarchical,
and individualized Western framework?
2. Will participation in experiential learning activities prevalent in
Indigenous pedagogy improve student engagement and performance on
reading and writing language arts tasks?
3. Will students see experiential learning activities prevalent in
Indigenous pedagogy as equally essential and valuable as traditionally
expected reading and writing language arts activities?
4. Will they see their use of time equally well spent in both types of
learning situations?
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Naryn Searcy be granted permission to conduct her research
project in her English 10 and 12 First Peoples classes as part of her
Master Degree requirements.
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
11.1
Trustee Election
The secretary-treasurer will provide information related to the trustee
election on November 15, 2014.
11.2
Policy No. 315 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion
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At the last meeting, Policy No. 315 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion
was approved in principle and circulated to partner groups until
November 7 for any suggestions for changes. To date, no suggestions
have been received to modify this policy and the policy is therefore
recommended for adoption as attached. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 315 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion be approved as
presented.
11.3
Policy No. 600 - Fiscal Control
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At the last meeting, Policy No. 600 - Fiscal Control was approved in
principle and circulated to partner groups until November 7 for any
suggestions for changes. To date, no suggestions have been received
to modify this policy and the policy is therefore recommended for
adoption as attached. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 600 - Fiscal Control be approved as presented.
11.4
Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)
The Statement of Financial Information report for the year ended June
30, 2014 will be presented.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Statement of Financial Information report for the year ended
June 30, 2014 be received by the Board of Education.
12.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1
Request for Letter of Support
Due to concerns about student safety and speeding vehicles, RDOS
Director Karla Kozakevich has requested that a letter from the Board of
Education be sent to the Minister of Transportation and copied to local
MLA's asking for a crosswalk and improved signage at Naramata,
Kaleden, and West Bench Elementary schools.
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13.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting
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Trustee Huebert will report on the BCSTA Provincial Council meeting
held on October 24 and 25, 2014 in Vancouver. A BCSTA Provincial
Council Disposition of Motions report is attached. (Attachment)
13.2
BCSTA Trustee Academy
The BCSTA 2014 Trustee Academy will take place December 4 to 6,
2014 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
13.3
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
There will be a Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting at the December
Academy to hold a 'by-election' for the position of Branch Education
Representative/Chair and Branch Resolution Committee Chair. The
term for these positions will be from December 2014 to April 2015.
13.4
14.
Trustee Comments
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the
students and groups for outstanding examples of success as shown on
the attached listing. (Attachment)
14.2
Recognition of Student Artwork
Congratulations are extended to the students from Queen's Park
Elementary School for their artwork currently on display at the school
board office. (Attachment)
14.3
Date of Next Meetings
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December 1, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Inaugural Board of Education
Meeting, School Board Office
December 8, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting,
School Board Office
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QUESTION PERIOD
16.
ADJOURNMENT
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the meeting be adjourned.
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POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Monday, October 27, 2014, 2:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
MEMBERS PRESENT
Shelley Clarke, Chair
Linda Beaven, Trustee
Bruce Johnson, Trustee
ALSO PRESENT
Ginny Manning, Trustee
Walter Huebert, Trustee
Wendy Hyer, Superintendent of Schools
Bonnie Roller Routley, Secretary-Treasurer
Dave Burgoyne, Assistant Superintendent
Pam Butters, Director of Instruction
Maureen Maywood, Director of Finance
Daphne Adey, Executive Assistant
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1.
Call to Order
Chair Clarke called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.
2.
Adoption of Agenda
MOTION:
Beaven/Johnson that the agenda be adopted.
CARRIED
3.
Draft Policy No. 580 – Whistleblower Protection
Secretary-Treasurer Roller Routley reviewed a letter from CUPE which suggested three changes
to the proposed policy; however, following discussion by the committee, none of the changes
were recommended. The committee requested that a letter of appreciation for their comments be
sent to CUPE with an explanation why their suggestions were not included in the policy. It was
also requested that the annual reporting noted in the proposed policy be presented at the June
Board of Education meeting.
MOTION:
4.
Beaven/Johnson that draft Policy No. 580 – Whistleblower Protection be
recommended to the Board of Education for approval.
CARRIED
Policy No. 120 – Board of Education Committees and Liaisons
The secretary-treasurer advised that changes to draft Policy No. 120 – Board of Education
Committees and Liaisons were made to reflect discussions at the last policy committee meeting.
No changes were made to the rationale or policy statement nor to the models of committees. The
Board standing committees were changed to have an education committee, business committee,
and agenda setting committee. Trustees had requested these be committees of the whole with
invitations being sent to individual stakeholder groups for non voting representatives, who could
provide input and comments on each policy but no vote. Changes made to the aboriginal
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Policy Committee Meeting
October 27, 2014
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education committee reflected the terms of reference as previously set by this committee. It was
discussed and confirmed that committee chairs would chair committee of the whole meetings and
that the board chair would act as backup. Committee members agreed to include under 2.8.b a
statement to include other committees or representations that may be added. It was also noted
that the contacts noted on the agenda setting committee should include the superintendent and
that the Okanagan Labour Relations Council representative is always the same person as the
BCPSEA representative.
5.
MOTION:
Beaven/Johnson that the committee recommends that Policy No. 120 – Board of
Education Committees and Liaisons as amended be brought to the next Board of
Education meeting for approval.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Johnson/Beaven that the committee recommends to the Board of Education that
the current Policy No. 120 - Board of Education Committees and Liaisons (dated
November 8, 1999) and Policy No. 130 - Board Standing Committees be deleted.
CARRIED
Policy No. 310 – District Code of Conduct
The secretary-treasurer advised that Policy No. 310 – District Code of Conduct had been
previously tabled to find a definition of the word "weapon". This definition is now added under
2.2.f and is defined as “anything used, designed to be used or intended for use in causing death
or injury to any person, or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person and, without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a firearm.” The committee agreed that 2.2.e
should be amended to comply with the Tobacco Control Act and the district's Policy No. 740 –
Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Environment.
MOTION:
6.
Policy No. 325 – Managing a Student with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions
Committee members were advised that the changes to Policy No. 325 – Managing a Student with
Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions were made to include procedures for diabetes and the
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usage of Twinject and Allerject in addition to EpiPen . Additionally, all forms associated with
this policy have been updated. Director of Instruction Butters reviewed the procedures
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associated with the administering of EpiPen and insulin at schools. It was noted that these
changes came at the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Interior Health.
MOTION:
7.
Beaven/Johnson that the committee recommends that Policy No 310 – District
Code of Conduct be brought to the next Board of Education meeting for
consideration and consultation.
CARRIED
Beaven/Johnson that the committee recommends that Policy No. 325 – Managing
a Student with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions be brought to the next Board
of Education meeting for consideration and consultation.
CARRIED
Adjournment
MOTION:
Beaven/Johnson that the meeting be adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
CARRIED
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POLICY
POLICY
#580
Whistleblower Protection
RATIONALE
The Board of Education is committed to the highest standards of openness, honesty and
accountability. Employees are often the first to realize that there may be something seriously
wrong within the district. The Board encourages employees, acting in good faith, to report what
the employee reasonably believes to be true and reasonably believes to be an improper activity
by district officers or employees.
POLICY
The Board is strongly committed to upholding ethical standards in the school district. All
employees, and others performing work on behalf of the district, are expected to conduct
themselves in a professional manner, adhere to applicable laws and Board policies that apply to
their work activities in addition to demonstrating ethical behaviour in all their decisions and
interactions.
The Board expects employees, and others that the Board deals with, who have serious concerns
about any aspect of the district’s operations with respect to potential evidence of wrongdoing, to
come forward and voice those concerns.
ADOPTED:
DRAFT
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
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DRAFT
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
1.
2.
#580
Authority
1.1
The responsibility for the day to day administration and enforcement of this policy
rests with the Superintendent of Schools and the Secretary-Treasurer as
authorized by the Board of Education.
1.2
The provisions of this policy are independent of, and supplemental to, the
provisions of collective agreements between the district and its unions relative to
grievance procedures, and to any other terms and conditions of employment.
Definitions for the Purpose of this Regulation
a)
“Board” – is the Board of Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan
Skaha).
b)
“Employee” – applies to all trustees, officers, directors and employees of the
district as well as to all other stakeholders having an interest in the District
including suppliers, consultants and contractors.
c)
“Good Faith” – is evident when a report is made without malice or consideration
of personal benefit and the employee has a reasonable basis to believe that the
report is true.
d)
“Reportable Activity” – is any unlawful, illegal or inappropriate behavior and
can include:
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3.
Whistleblower Protection
An unlawful act, whether civil or criminal
Questionable accounting practices
Falsifying district records
Theft of cash, goods, services or time
A dangerous practice likely to cause physical harm or damage to
property
Abuse of power or authority
Retaliation for reporting under this policy
Duty to Disclose
3.1
The Board expects that an employee who is aware of any improper activity or
wrongdoing will bring the matter to the attention of the Board and give the district
a reasonable opportunity to investigate and take corrective actions appropriate to
the circumstances.
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Regulations and Procedures – Page 2
Protection of Employee and Employer
4.1
Employee
a)
Any employee who files a report or raises a concern under this policy will
be protected if the employee:
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iii.
iv.
4.2
Provides the information in good faith;
Believes it to be substantially true;
Does not act maliciously or make false allegations; and
Does not seek any personal or financial gain.
b)
All reports under this policy will be handled with strict confidentiality and
personally identifiable information from the report will be shared only to
the extent necessary to conduct a complete and fair investigation.
c)
If an employee files a report or raises a concern under this policy, the
district will not retaliate against him or her in any manner, including
dismissal or demotion, due to the reporting.
d)
If an investigation reveals that the report was frivolously made or
undertaken for improper motives or made in bad faith or without
reasonable and probable basis, disciplinary action may be taken.
Employer
Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to diminish or impair the rights of the
district to manage its employees under any policy or collective agreement, or to
prohibit any personnel action which otherwise would have been taken regardless
of the reporting information.
5.
6.
Reporting a Complaint
5.1
Employees and stakeholders may submit a complaint about any Reportable
Activity to the Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer at the School Board Office,
in writing via email or by written letter form submitted in confidence to either the
Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer.
5.2
It is important for employees or stakeholders making a complaint to understand
that the investigation of a complaint will be most effective if they have provided
their name and contact information, when submitting a complaint.
Investigation
6.1
Upon receiving a complaint, the Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer will
record the receipt of the complaint and determine whether the matter is, in fact, a
Reportable Activity under this policy.
6.2
If the Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer determines that the complaint is a
legitimate Reportable Activity, he or she will open a file and commence an
investigation
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Regulations and Procedures – Page 3
6.3
The investigation generally will include, but will not be limited to, discussions with
the reporting employee, the party against whom the allegations have been made
and witnesses, as appropriate. Employees shall not obstruct or impede any
investigation. Reasonable actions will be taken to prevent retaliation against
anyone making a good faith report or participating in an investigation.
6.4
a)
The Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer may enlist senior
management and/or outside legal, accounting or other advisors, as
appropriate, to assist in conducting any investigation. All investigators
shall be independent and unbiased both in fact and appearance.
Investigators have a duty of fairness, objectivity, thoroughness and
observance of legal and professional standards.
b)
The Superintendent or Secretary-Treasurer will enlist the appropriate
outside legal, accounting or other advisor to conduct any investigation,
when investigating senior management (including principals and viceprincipals). All investigators shall be independent and unbiased both in
fact and appearance. Investigators have a duty of fairness, objectivity,
thoroughness and observance of legal and professional standards.
6.5
It is the obligation of all employees to cooperate in any investigation. Those
responsible for the investigation will maintain confidentiality of the allegations and
the identity of the person involved, subject to the need to conduct a full and
impartial investigation and remedy any violations of law or the Board’s policies.
6.6
If an investigation establishes that an employee has engaged in improper activity
or reportable activity, the Board will take immediate and appropriate corrective
action.
Annual Report
7.1
ADOPTED:
The Superintendent shall submit to the Board, in a closed meeting, an annual
summary of actions taken under this policy. The summary will include reports
received and acted upon during the school year, July 1st or June 30th.
DRAFT NEW
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
October 23, 2014
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DRAFT
POLICY
POLICY
#120
Committees of the Board
RATIONALE
The Board recognizes that much of the daily work in a school district is carried out by a variety of
committees. The School Act authorizes the Board to establish committees and to specify the
functions and duties of those committees. Committees of trustees or individual trustees may not
exercise the rights, duties and powers of the Board.
POLICY
The work of committees is valued by the Board of Education and considered to be a key element
in assisting the Board in decision-making processes which consider the input of all stakeholder
groups. The following regulations are designed to clarify committee roles, jurisdictions and
membership.
ADOPTED:
DRAFT
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
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POLICY
1.
#120
Models of Committees: How They Operate
1.1
2.
Committees of the Board
All district committees are either advisory or consultative, following these
definitions:
a)
Advisory Model (offering advice or making recommendations)
Although not a decision making group, there is an expectation that
significant weight is placed on the advice provided to the Board by such a
committee.
b)
Consultative Model (taking into consideration)
A consultative committee or working group provides expertise, but is not a
decision making body. The Board might also seek other sources of
expertise before making a decision.
Types of Committees: How They Are Formed
2.1
All Board of Education committees are standing, liaison and representative or
working committees of the Board, following these descriptions:
a)
Standing
Is a permanent committee of the Board, meeting on a regular or irregular
basis that reviews, advises or recommends to the Board as a whole.
Membership may include stakeholder representatives, along with trustees.
b)
Liaison and Representative
Is a committee that provides liaison with the Board and deals with
advancing information and processes, which may facilitate different
organizations working more effectively together. It may be formed
internally (by the Board) or externally (outside organization). Trustees will
be representatives of the Board on this type of committee and will report to
a standing committee or directly to the Board.
c)
Working
Is a temporary committee, sometimes referred to as an ad hoc committee,
established by the Board or a Standing Committee to accomplish a
particular task or to oversee an ongoing area in need of control or
oversight. Membership may include stakeholder representatives, along
with trustees.
2.2
The Board Chair will appoint members to the standing, liaison and working
committees as per the Board’s Procedural Bylaw.
2.3
The Board Chair will name the committee chair to the standing committees and
the committee chair and contact will establish the agenda. Future agenda items
may be identified in committee. Should the committee chair be unable to attend
the meeting, the Board chair will chair the meeting in their place.
2.4
District working committees are formed at any time at the request of the Board or
one of the standing committees. The standing committee chair, in consultation
with the Board chair, is to complete a form as the committee is created and file it
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with the executive assistant at the district office. When the committee is brought
to closure, it is the responsibility of the chair to inform the executive assistant.
2.5
The Board chair is a member ex-officio of all Board created committees.
2.6
No action of any committee of Board shall be binding on the Board until the
action is formally approved by the Board of Education.
2.7
Board Standing Committee
The School Act and Procedural Bylaw #1 provide for the organization and
operation of the Board, and allows for the formation of Board committees.
Standing committees are open to the public; however, if, in the opinion of the
Board in accordance with its Procedural Bylaw, the public interest so requires,
persons other than trustees may be excluded from a meeting.
a.
Education Committee
Model:
Advisory
Type:
Standing Committee of the Board
Mandate:
To meet with the superintendent of school and other appropriate
staff to review, advise or recommend to the Board policies and
actions pertaining to:
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iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Achievement accountability
Educational goals and programs
Student services
Schools
Environmental education and impacts
Other matters referred by the Board
Contact:
Superintendent of Schools
Membership: Committee of the Whole (all trustees)
Standing Invitation to Representatives of the following Stakeholder Groups:
Principal (OSPVPA)
Teacher (OSTU
Support Staff (CUPE)
District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
Agendas:
Agendas will be set one week in advance by the Superintendent
and Committee Chair by email, telephone or in-person. Agenda
packages will be issued on the Friday prior to the committee
meeting date.
b.
Business Committee
Model:
Advisory
Type:
Standing Committee of the Board
Mandate:
To meet with the superintendent of schools, the secretarytreasurer and other appropriate staff to review, advise or
recommend to the Board policies and actions pertaining to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Financial accountability
Long range facilities and capital planning
Board Bylaws
Business services
Environmental education and impacts
Other matters referred by the Board
Contact:
Secretary-Treasurer
Membership: Committee of the Whole (all trustees)
Standing Invitation to Representatives of the following Stakeholder Groups:
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Agendas:
Principal (OSPVPA)
Teacher (OSTU
Support Staff (CUPE)
District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
Agendas will be set one week in advance by the secretarytreasurer and committee chair by email, telephone or in-person.
Agenda packages will be issued the Friday prior to the
committee meeting date
c.
Agenda Setting Committee
Model:
Advisory
Type:
Standing Committee of the Board
Mandate:
To meet with the superintendent of schools and the secretarytreasurer to prepare the agenda for the open and closed,
business and education meetings of the Board, in accordance
with the Board’s Procedural Bylaw, with the following guidelines:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Determine the appropriate agenda on which an item will
be placed
Defer items to a later agenda due to time constraints or
preparation requirements
Determine the amount of background material to
accompany the agenda
Refer an item to the Board for direction when the
appropriateness is questioned
Determine the delegations or special presentations to be
included on an agenda in accordance with Procedural
Bylaw #1
In cooperation with committee chairs, keep a record of
future agenda items
Contact:
Superintendent of Schools/Secretary-Treasurer
Membership: Board Chair
Vice Chair
2.8
Liaison and Representative Committees
a. Aboriginal Education Committee
Model:
Advisory
Type:
Liaison
Mandate: To meet with and advise the Board of Education, superintendent
and/or district staff in the Aboriginal Education Department to
increase the success rate of Aboriginal students by increasing
the capacity, participation and influence of the Aboriginal
community and to review, advise and recommend to the Board
policies and actions pertaining to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Draft Enhancement Agreement Development and
Implementation
Reports regarding Aboriginal Education as required by
the Ministry including review of the Aboriginal Education
progress report
Review targeted funding budgets for Aboriginal
Education
Seek input/research views and expectations of various
stakeholders or sectors of the community
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v.
vi.
Contact:
District Reps
Membership:
Provide input with regard to procedures and protocols
both cultural and organizational
Other matters referred by the Board or committee
member(s)
Director of Instruction (Curriculum) – non-voting
Principal of Aboriginal Education – non-voting
Voting members will include:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
Three (3) members of the Penticton Indian Band
nominated by the PIB chief and council,
One (1) member of the Ooknakane Friendship Centre
nominated by their board of directors,
One (1) member of the South Okanagan Similkameen
Metis Association nominated by the Metis Nation of
British Columbia
One (1) Trustee appointed by the Chair of the Board of
Education
One (1) member of the Okanagan-Skaha Teacher’s
Union (OSTU) (non-voting if the member is an AbEd
staff member)
One (1) member of the Principal’s and Vice Principals
Association
One (1) Elder (non-voting)
A committee chair will be elected by the voting membership of the committee on
an annual basis. Full terms of reference have been developed separately by this
committee and are available.
b. Other Liaison And Representative Committees
May require trustee representation, including but not limited to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.
xvii.
xviii.
xix.
xx.
xxi.
xxii.
xxiii.
B.C. School Trustees Association
B.C. Public School Employers’ Association
Okanagan Skaha Principals/Vice-Principals’ Association Liaison
Okanagan Skaha Teachers Association Liaison
CUPE Liaison
District Parent Advisory Council
Okanagan Labour Relations Council (usually the elected BCPSEA Rep)
Curriculum Development Advisory Committee
OSTU Pro-D Committee
OSTU Pro-D Funding Committee
BC Winter Games
Child and Youth Committee – Summerland
City of Penticton Liaison
Communities for Kids – Penticton
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
Okanagan School of the Arts
Penticton Secondary School Bursary and Scholarship Foundation
Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
Summerland Advisory Planning Committee
Summerland and District Educational Funding Foundations
Summerland Chamber of Economic Development & Tourism
Summerland Recreation Committee
Wellness Committee
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POLICY
POLICY
#120
Board of Education Committees and Liaisons
RATIONALE
Governance of the school district can be enhanced through the effective operation of committees
and trustee assignment to both outside boards/agencies and to regular liaison processes with
schools.
POLICY
To deal with specific areas within the Board's jurisdiction, separate committees and liaisons will
be established to operate and report in accordance with procedures forming part of this policy.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
#120
Board of Education Committees and Liaisons
1.
The role of a standing committee will include regular review of the area of its special
responsibility, the establishment of goals in this area, and reporting to the Board. It may
routinely receive input from concerned parties in its area, and will deal with all matters
referred to it by the Board.
2.
Committees of the Board shall meet as required and report to the Board at the next
regular meeting following a committee meeting.
3.
Committees have no authority in themselves. Their recommendations shall be presented
to the Board in regular session for consideration and decision. The chairperson of the
Board shall, after appropriate consultation, annually appoint trustees as chairpersons of
Board standing committees which are set out in Policy 130.
4.
Regulation ad hoc committees may be established by the Board or chairperson from time
to time as needs arise.
5.
The chairperson of the Board shall be an ex-officio member of all board of education
committees.
6.
All trustees may attend committee meetings but only committee members shall be able to
vote on recommendations to be taken forward to the Board.
7.
The chairperson shall assign trustees as liaison to district schools for liaison and public
relations purposes only.
8.
Trustees assigned to represent the Board on outside agencies or Board shall report
pertinent matters coming out of the meetings of those agencies or boards. This shall be
done at the board of education meeting following the agency or outside board meeting.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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POLICY
POLICY
#130
Board Standing Committees
RATIONALE
The creation of standing committees facilitates the routine governance operations of the Board.
POLICY
Standing committees shall be established to deal with the areas of education, finance and
management, buildings, grounds, safety and transportation, and policy development.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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POLICY
#130
Board Standing Committees
1.
The Chairperson of the Board of Education annually will appoint trustee representatives
to committees.
2.
Education Committee
The Education Committee shall be comprised of three trustees, the superintendent, and
the directors of instruction - curriculum.
The role of the Education Committee is:
a)
To provide the Board of Education with educational information and
recommendations;
b)
To examine, develop and review educational policies;
c)
To annually initiate a schedule of visits to schools by the Board of Education;
d)
To consider educational matters of relevance to the school district;
e)
To fulfill the legislated educational participatory role;
f)
To assist in communication of educational matters to the various stakeholders.
The Education Committee welcomes suggestions from individuals and groups in areas of
curriculum, instruction and learning.
3.
Finance and Management Committee
The Finance and Management Committee shall be comprised of three trustees, the
secretary-treasurer, superintendent and/or the assistant superintendent.
The role of the Finance and Management Committee is:
a)
To coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and to oversee the financial
operations of the school district;
b)
To provide the Board of Education with information on recommendations relating
to the management of the district including contractual and negotiation items with
employees.
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The process for developing the budget for the school district will include the following
steps:
4.
a)
The Board acting as a committee-of-the-whole will develop a list of new
budgetary considerations, according to priority;
b)
An opportunity will be provided for input from employee groups and from the
public.
c)
The management staff will investigate and develop reports of the feasibility and
costs of the various proposals;
d)
The Finance and Management Committee will review the list of proposals and
their costs and will produce a first draft;
e)
The Board acting as a committee-of-the-whole will develop the final form of the
budget.
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
This committee shall be comprised of three trustees, the secretary-treasurer, the
superintendent of schools and the director of maintenance.
The role of the Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee is:
5.
a)
To provide the Board with information about the assets in buildings and grounds;
b)
To make recommendations to the Board in the areas of annual budgets and
capital programs;
c)
To tour and review buildings, grounds and projects;
d)
To ensure that decisions related to safety are implemented in the district;
e)
To make recommendations to the Board about the acquisition and sale of district
property;
f)
To make and review recommendations about transportation procedures within
the district.
Policy Committee
This committee shall be comprised of three trustees, the secretary-treasurer and/or
designate and the superintendent and/or designate. The role of the Policy Committee is
to prepare and recommend draft policies and changes to policies for the Board of
Education in accordance with Policy 110.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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DRAFT
POLICY
POLICY
#310
District Code of Conduct
RATIONALE
The Board believes that student achievement and the development of skills and attitudes
necessary for positive participation in a civil democratic society are optimized in a safe, caring
and orderly environment. Such an environment is best built on a foundation of respect – respect
for self, for others, for property, and for community. The Board acknowledges the obligation
entrusted to it by the School Act to set expectations for student conduct that it believes will
contribute to the realization of such an environment.
POLICY
The Board shall establish a District Code of Conduct for the schools within the district that will
outline its expectations regarding student conduct. Within this framework, each school shall
develop a written School Code of Conduct to govern the behaviour of its students.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
June 11, 2001
February 9, 2009
School Act
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POLICY
1.
#310
District Code of Conduct
Scope of the District Code of Conduct
1.1
The District Code of Conduct applies to students of the district engaged in, present
at, or attending:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
1.2
School or any activity on school premises whether during a regular school day,
outside the regular school day, or on a day that is not a school day;
Travel on a school bus or other transportation contracted or arranged by the
Board or school;
Any activity sponsored by, organized by or participated in by the school
regardless of the time or place;
Any activity in and around the school premises occurring during the school day
that involves the property of neighbouring residents, or that constitutes a
nuisance or abusive behaviour;
Any activity which may have a connection with the maintenance of order and
discipline at a school.
The school principal has the authority to respond to student misconduct occurring
outside the school day or school-related or sponsored activities (e.g., cyberbullying in
the evening), where the principal determines the conduct may negatively impact the
school environment.
1.3 The district and school will cooperate with the police in cases where students violate
the law. This cooperation will be informed by the guidelines outlined in Policy No. 323
– Police Questioning of Students in Schools.
2.
Conduct Expectations
2.1
The Board expects students to conduct themselves in the following manner:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Maintain courteous and respectful relationships with fellow students, teachers
and others involved in the school system;
Respect public and personal property;
Actively promote the general welfare of the school and the student body;
Adhere to all classroom, school and district rules and policies;
Comply with the reasonable directives of a teacher or other employee of the
Board;
Maintain appropriate standards of hygiene, dress and language;
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and attitude;
Attend school daily and promptly at the appointed hours;
Work diligently at their studies without disrupting the work of others;
Demonstrate respect for all people, both in and outside school in compliance
with the BC Human Rights Code;
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k)
l)
2.2
The Board regards the following as examples of serious misconduct which are not
acceptable in the district’s schools and workplaces:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
3.
Demonstrate respect for diversity including, but not limited to, diversity with
reference to race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, culture, ancestry, language,
religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background;
Comply with the Tobacco Control Act and District policy #740 – Smoking and
Tobacco Free Environments, prohibiting tobacco use on school property.
Bullying (including cyberbullying);
Verbal or physical harassment, disrespect, and/or intimidation;
Physical or emotional violence;
Discrimination contrary to the BC Human Rights Code;
The possession, use and/or trafficking of illegal or restricted drugs, alcohol, or
other harmful substances;
The possession and/or use of weapons (“weapon” means anything used,
designed to be used or intended for use in causing death or injury to any
person, or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person and,
without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a firearm);;
The possession and/or use of fireworks or incendiary devices;
The possession and/or use of noxious or toxic substances;
Engage in conduct contrary to the District or School Code of Conduct and/or
any school rule of Board policy.
Consequences for Unacceptable Conduct
Where appropriate, consequences for unacceptable conduct should be preventative and
restorative in nature and should provide students with the opportunity to correct behavioural
issues. Corrective and/or other measures, including student suspension and exclusion
from school, may be necessary for those occasions when corrective efforts fail to result in a
student complying with the expected conduct standards. In such instances, disciplinary
actions must recognize and adhere to certain principles:
3.1
Each instance of student misconduct must be dealt with on an individual basis taking
into consideration the individual circumstances of the student;
3.2
Each case of student misconduct shall be dealt with as expeditiously as possible;
3.3
Students who contravene the District or School Code of Conduct will be subject to
discipline reflective of the age and maturity of the student and the severity and
frequency of the unacceptable conduct:
a)
b)
c)
3.4
Disciplinary consequences should be progressive in nature;
As students become older, behaviour expectations become higher and
consequences of unacceptable behaviour become greater;
Severe, pervasive or retaliatory behaviour will warrant stronger consequences
and may lead to a referral to the District Discipline Committee;
Discipline will be fair, consistent and meaningful, for the purpose of making restitution
and enhancing student responsibility and self-discipline;
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3.5
Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if these students are
unable or do not comply with a Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an
intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature. When students with
identified special needs require intervention regarding their conduct, the school
administrator will ensure that:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
3.6
4.
Such students have been adequately assessed;
Appropriate interventions are applied before discipline is considered;
The grounds for suspension are clear and appropriate;
Meaningful education programs or interventions are offered during any period
of suspension;
Planning is undertaken for successful re-entry of the student if suspension is
imposed.
In cases of property damage, the School Act assigns a liability for costs to the
parents and student(s) involved.
Suspensions
Suspension from school is an action of last resort when all other corrective efforts have
failed, or in those instances in which the misconduct is deemed to be of a serious enough
nature that the student’s continued presence in the school may be detrimental to the well
being of students, others or to the overall school environment. In such cases,:
5.
4.1
School administrators have the authority to suspend a student from school for up to
five (5) consecutive school days;
4.2
In the event of a suspension, the school administrator shall immediately report it in
writing to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and the Ssuperintendent. The report
should include the dates involved, reason(s), date of reinstatement, and advice to
parents regarding alternatives they may pursue, including reference to the Appeal
By-Law;
4.3
If, in the opinion of the school administrator, an infraction is of a serious enough
nature to warrant a suspension of greater than five (5) days, the school administrator
shall consult with district staff pursuant to the procedure outlined in the District
Discipline Committee Policy;
4.4
The consultation process noted in 4.3 may result in an issue being referred to the
District Discipline Committee in accordance with the District Discipline Committee
policy.
Record-Keeping
The Board expects that district and school administration will maintain accurate and reliable
records which allow the monitoring and tracking of individual, school and district-wide
student conduct data over time.
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6.
Appeals
The school administrator responsible for imposing discipline on a particular student shall
advise parents and students that discipline decisions significantly affecting the education,
health, or safety of a student entitled to an educational program in the district are subject to
appeal as provided by S. 11 of the School Act and Board Procedural By-Law #3 – Appeals.
7.
8.
BC Human Rights Code
7.1
The Board of Education recognizes that the BC Human Rights Code prohibits
discrimination, which is defined as an intentional or unintentional act which adversely
affects a person or group on the basis of prejudice.
7.2
In order to “promote a climate of understanding and respect where all are equal in
dignity and rights” (BC Human Rights Code), the Board supports the values
expressed in the BC Human Rights Code prohibiting discrimination based on race,
colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical and
mental ability, gender, or sexual orientation.
7.3
The Board therefore expects that students shall, at all times, engage in behaviour
which is tolerant and respectful of every person and in particular is tolerant and
respectful of minorities and the diversity of Canadian society.
Retaliation
The Board will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation by a person against a student
who has made a complaint of a breach of a Code of Conduct.
9.
School Codes of Conduct
Within the framework of the District Code of Conduct, each school shall establish a written
School Code of Conduct that will govern student conduct. School principals will ensure
these codes are:
9.1
Reflective of the standards outlined in Safe, Caring, and Orderly Schools, 2004;
9.2
Developed collaboratively with staff, parents and students;
9.3
Made available to the public;
9.4
Distributed to students, parents and employees of the Board at the beginning of each
school year;
9.5
Provided to students and parents who enrol in the school during the school year;
9.6
Provided to employees of the Board who are assigned to the school during the
school year when they are so assigned;
9.7
Displayed prominently in the school;
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9.8
Reviewed annually with individuals or groups the school considers are representative
of:
a)
b)
c)
Employees of the Board;,
Parents;, and
Students
iIn order to assess the effectiveness of the School Code of Conduct in addressing
current school safety issues;
9.9
Actively “taught” as part of the regular classroom and school experience.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
June 11, 2001
February 9, 2009
Statutory Reference:
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POLICY
POLICY
#325
Managing a Student with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions
RATIONALE
The Board of Education has an obligation to provide for students who may require emergency care while
at school. These students are commonly referred to as students with Medical Alert conditions –
conditions that are physician diagnosed and potentially life threatening. Students may require planned
care and support inside as well as outside the school building (e.g. field trips) which includes Medical
information collected on registration forms and, where applicable, the Medical Alert Planning Form.
Reported medical conditions may include:







Diabetes
Epilepsy
Anaphylaxis and/or history of severe allergic response*
Severe Asthma – immediate medical treatment required
Blood clotting disorders such as hemophilia that require immediate medical care in the event of
injury
Serious heart conditions
Other conditions which may require emergency care as determined in consultation with
parent/student/family physician, school, and Medical Health Officer or designate.
*ANAPHYLAXIS IS A SUDDEN AND SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION WHICH CAN BE FATAL AND,
THEREFORE, REQUIRES THAT IMMEDIATE MEDICAL EMERGENCY MEASURES BE TAKEN.
POLICY
The responsibility for the safety, health and well-being of students is a shared responsibility of
parents/guardians, school personnel, students and Public Health Nurses. Each, however, has different
roles and responsibilities.
The Board of Education cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment; however, the Board of Education
will take all reasonable steps to provide an allergy-safe and allergy-aware environment for a student at
risk for anaphylaxis.
The specific guidelines for the management and overseeing of this policy are detailed in the following
regulations.
ADOPTED:
November 10, 2008
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
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POLICY
#325
Managing Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
The parents/guardians, given that they have primary responsibility for the health and well
being of their child(ren) will:
NOTE:

In the case of senior secondary students, some of the parents/guardians role may be
assumed by the student him/herself. A “Self Administration of Medication at School” form
must be completed if a student will be self-administering medication at school.

Students may not update medical data if parents have registered conflicting information.
a)
Provide the school with accurate and timely information about their child’s Medical Alert
condition, both at the time of registration and at any time there is a change in the
student’s condition or care.
b)
Review and update the “Medical Alert PlanningInformation” form and Diabetes Support
Plan, if applicable, at minimum annually at the beginning of the school year, upon
registration, or if the Medical Alert condition changes at any time throughout the school
year.
Note on the “Medical Alert Planning” form if the student is a registered bus rider (eligible
or courtesy).
c)
Complete the “Medical Alert Planning” form in cases of life threatening conditions.
Parents/guardians whose children require medication at school must complete the
“Request for Medication Administration at School” form. Consultation with the child’s
physician may be needed for the Planning form and is required for the “Request for
Administration of Medication at School” form.
d)
Meet with the physician to complete a “Request for Medication Administration at School”
form for new prescriptions or if a prescription is changed. If medication is or may be
needed by the student and administered by school personnel during school hours, a
duplicate pharmacy label may be attached to the form in Section B in place of a signature
from the physician for medication that has been previously prescribed and for which there
are no changes in the prescription.
e)
Arrange that the physician completes the “Request for Medication Administration at
School” form annually in preparation for school opening in September if medication that
requires school personnel administration is or may be needed by the student during
school hours. NOTE: This is for new medical alert conditions or changes to
medication. As in (d) a duplicate pharmacy label may be attached to the form in
Section B in place of a signature from the physician.
f)
Return the completed forms to the school at the beginning of each school year or provide
written documentation that there is “no change” to either form from the previous year.
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g)
Consult with the Public Health Nurse, when necessary, on the training of appropriate
school personnel once the Medical Alert plan has been returned by the
parents/guardians. Anaphylaxis training should be provided by a Public Health Nurse
trained to teach anaphylaxis management or an individual(s) identified to School District
No. 67 by Public Health.
h)
Ensure Provide medication is available atto the school in the original labeled container,
with appropriate measuring spoon, and is replaced when outdated/expired.
i.
Anaphylaxis:


ii.
Provide two non-expired, single dose single use auto-injectors
(EpiPens®,Twinject™, Allerject™) for school use;
Consult with school to determine where the primary and backup auto-injector
will be located.
Diabetes:
For students using an intensive insulin regime who require assistance with
carbohydrate counting:


i)
Clearly and consistently label all snacks and meals with the correct
carbohydrate number; and
If a student does not routinely consume an entire food item (such as a
sandwich), the item should be provided in divided protions with
carbohydrates clearly labeled for each portion.
Provide the necessary equipment in those situations where it is recommended that
students carry emergency supplies (on their person, i.e. a fanny pack) containing:
j)
i. Asthma – Inhaler
ii. Diabetes – fast acting sugar (i.e. glucose) tablets
iii. Anaphylaxis – EpiPen®, Twinject™, Allerject™
2.
k)
Remove medication(s) at the end of each school year from the school and pick up a
“Request for Medication Administration at School” form to be completed by the physician
and delivered to the school in September of the following school year. If there are no
changes, provide written notification or as stated in (d) or provide a duplicate pharmacy
label in place of physician’s signature if medication is required.
l)
Encourage your child to inform close friends of their medical alert condition and location
of their medication at school (in particular, parents/guardians of middle and secondary
students).
m)
Encourage your child to wear Medic Alert identificationEnsure the student wears medical
information.
The Principal or Delegate will:
a)
Communicate to the Director of Instruction (Student Services) or designate, the name of
the person at the school level who is responsible for overseeing the school’s Medical
Alert information.
b)
Collect demographic and health information about students with Medical Alert conditions
at time of registration and place in the student’s permanent record file.
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c)
Upon registration or the identification of a medical alert condition, arrange that
parents/guardians are given a “Medical Alert Planning” form and a “Request for
Medication Administration at School” form. When medical conditions are indicated on the
Student Registration form, ensure that instructions are given for the completion and
return of the forms to the school. A summary of these guidelines (parent brochure which
includes a resource list) should also be provided to the parents/guardians to assist them
in understanding their own and others’ roles.
d)
Provide annually the brochure entitled “For Parents/Guardians of Students with Medical
Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions” for School District No. 67 to all parents/guardians whose
children have medical/anaphylaxis conditions.
e)
Ensure that the “Medical Alert Planning” form is reviewed by the parents/guardians in
September of each year and/or accept parental written notification with date and
signature to indicate “no change” or “change” to the Medical Alert Plan.
f)
Keep records of communication with parents/guardians regarding the Medical Alert Plan.
Document each date of communication or date when communication was initiated. If
there was no verbal contact, indicate that a message was left on the answering machine
or e-mail.
NOTE: After three attempts to obtain the Medical Alert Plan from the parents/guardians
(communication documented) and the Medical Alert Plan is not returned, the
parents/guardians must be notified that the Standard Procedure of Care for emergency
medical care will then be in place. The Standard Procedure of Care for an anaphylactic
or diabetis episode is:
1. Call 911; and
2. Contact the child’s parents/guardians;
g)
At the end of each school year, provide parents/guardians with the current “Request for
Medication Administration at School” form and a blank form so that they can arrange that
the physician completes a new form for the school by September (or a new duplicate
pharmacy label is attached) or accept the original form with attached parent letter to
indicate “no change”.
h)
Consult with the Public Health Nurse for clarification of which conditions may need
Medical Alert procedures.
i)
Assemble the involved members of staff so that the Public Health Nurse, in consultation
with parents/guardians, can provide school personnel and associations with appropriate
training related to a Medical Alert Plan (Epi-Pens®, Twinject™, Allerject™) and/or
glucagon administration for a student. This may require training sessions twice at least
once per year as determined by the needs of the student(s).
NOTE: Training is required for the following persons:
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Principals and vice principals
Secretaries
The staff member(s) who holds a current first-aid certificate at your school (at
least one is designated at each school)
Staff, including TTOC’s and substitute CEA’s, reasonably expected to supervise
or work with a medical alert student
Any staff member who takes a class outdoors (insect allergies)
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Training may also be required for employees such as bus drivers, custodians, noon-hour
supervisors, etc. who work directly with medical alert students. Training in anaphylaxis,
diabetes, and epilepsy will be scheduled once a year by the transportation supervisor.
Principals should call the transportation supervisor if additional training is required for a
registered bus rider.
j)
Provide information to all staff members so they are visually familiar with Medical Alert
students; and where plans/medication forms and medications for these students are
stored. (Students may carry medication so it is immediately available, i.e. fanny packs.)
k)
Provide one copy of the “Medical Alert Planning” form for each student who is a
registered rider to the transportation supervisor when first received and after each
update. A copy of the “Request for Administration of Medication” form should also be
provided if the student carries an Epi-Pen®, Twinject™, Allerject™ and may require a
bus driver to administer medication.
l)
(Elementary) Ensure that photo ID of a Medical Alert student(s) is displayed in an
appropriate place where the members of staff will see it, while the confidentiality of the
students is protected from people not involved with them.
(Middle/Secondary) Ensure that a hard copy of Medical Alert student name(s) and
Photo ID are available for all first aid officials within the school in areas such as the
school office, counselling centre, gym and the medical health room. Teachers of
students, caregivers, coaches, etc. must be informed of children with special care
concerns.
Staff working with students with “Life Threatening Conditions” must have access to and
be aware of the location of “Emergency Standard or Individual Care Plans”. Details of
other conditions must be on a need to know basis. Confidentiality of the students must
be protected from people not directly involved with them.
m)
Provide a central, easily accessible, safe, unlocked storage area for medication within the
school and make provisions for medication for Medical Alert students when they are on
school authorized field trips. Students who have demonstrated maturity should carry
medication on their person at all times. Children at risk for anaphylaxis should also have
a back-up auto-injector stored at the school in a central location. For each student who
requires assistance, an established medical administration process that includes a
medication record should be followed. A record of all medication administered must be
recorded by name, date, time of day, amount of medication administered by whom, and
initials of the person who assisted with medications.
n)
Work with the Public Health Nurse, parents/guardians, and the classroom teacher to
develop support structures for Medical Alert students during class time, during recess
and lunch breaks and other times when the student is under the school’s authority.
o)
Inform all parents/guardians when the environment of the school is changed by actions of
district employees such as when pesticides are sprayed, weeds are sprayed, or major
school repairs such as painting, roofing, tarring, redoing carpets, or when any substances
with strong fumes are used.
p)
Assure that forms for Medical Alert students are appropriately stored in students’ files.
q)
Cooperate with the parents/guardians of children with anaphylaxis to maintain an allergy
aware environment. This may include establishing restrictions in the classroom for life
threatening allergies such as food products and animals. Refer to
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awareness/avoidance strategies.
3.
4.
5.
additional
resources
and
anaphylactic
r)
Return all remaining medication to parents/guardians at the end of each school year.
s)
Inform parents/guardians that when their child transitions/transfers to another school, the
parents/guardians must meet with the receiving school principal or vice principal to share
pertinent medical alert information.
t)
Monitor and report information about anaphylactic incidents to the Board of Education
superintendent or designate in aggregate form (to include number of at-risk anaphylactic
students and number of anaphylactic incidents) at a frequency and in a form directed by
the superintendent.
u)
A debriefing session will be held to review an anaphylactic incident with regard to
exposure, response and lessons learned.
The classroom teacher and other teachers who are in charge of students will:
a)
Attend training sessions provided by the Public Health Nurse in conjunction with
appropriate personnel and implement this training to support a healthy environment for
Medical Alert students under his/her authority.
b)
Prepare appropriate information for any Tteachers teaching on Ccall who work with
Medical Alert Students under his/her authority.
c)
Communicate to parents/guardians and students any change to the classroom
environment that may create a health concern for a Medical Alert student.
d)
Refer to www.BCSTA.org/anaphylaxis for additional resources and anaphylactic
awareness/avoidance strategies.
The transportation supervisor will:
a)
Provide an opportunity for an annual Medical Alert update for bus drivers to address
anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy.
b)
Ensure Medical Alert Planning forms received from the schools are kept for quick
reference within the operations department.
The public health nurse and/or nursing support services co-ordinator(NSSC) will:
a)
Meet with the principal or designate prior to, or at the beginning of, the school year to
discuss/review the Medical Alert procedures in the school, and the role of the Public
Health Nurse, i.e. consultation for “Medical Alert Planning” forms, and “Request for
Medication Administration at School” forms.
b)
Refer new families/students with Medical Alert conditions to the school before the
beginning of the school year when the child’s condition is known to Public Health.
c)
Work with the parents/guardians and the students’ physicians, as necessary, to
determine the specific needs of students with health risks.
d)
Offer consultation to the principal or designated school personnel, to assure that an
appropriate Medical Alert Plan is communicated utilizing the “Medical Alert Planning”
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student.
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e)
As necessary, or at the request of school personnel, educate staff, students and
parents/guardians regarding Medical Alert conditions within the school. This education
might be done with the assistance of parents/guardians, students, and other medical
experts.
f)
Provide appropriate training and monitoring to school personnel once the Medical Alert
Plan or Diabetes Support Plan has been completed. This training may include
information provided by parents/guardians. Parents/guardians should be invited to attend
training sessions.
g)
For students not able to perform the task of blood glucose monitoring, NSS coordinators
are available to delegate to school staff the task of blood glucose monitoring or the
supervision of the student.
h)
Assist the classroom teacher in establishing support structures for Medical Alert students
by providing training to persons involved in structures such as buddy systems and
designated staff liaison systems.
Attachments:
The following forms are attached:

Medical Alert Planning form – This form is to be provided to those parents/guardians who indicate
on the “Student Registration” form that their child has a medical condition that may require immediate
action.
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Request for Administration of Medication at School form – This form is to be completed by the
parents/guardians and the prescribing physician before school personnel can administer medication.

Brochure – “For Parents/Guardians of Students with Medical Alert/Anaphylaxis Conditions”.
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Medical Alert Photo I.D. form – for display in an appropriate place while ensuring confidentiality.
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Self Administration of Medication at School
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Anaphylaxis Incident Review form
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Diabetes Support Plan & Medical Alert Information – This form is to be completed by parents.
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Diabetes Medication Administration Form – This form is to be updated annually.
ADOPTED:
November 10, 2008
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
October 27, 2014
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – November 10, 2014
1.0
LEVEL 1 – (LOW RISK DAY TRIPS APPROVED AT SCHOOL LEVEL)
2.0
LEVEL 2 - LOW RISK (UP TO 2 NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY PRINCIPAL
3.0
LEVEL 3 – MED/HIGH RISK (2+ NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY SUPERINTENDENT
4.0
LEVEL 4 - TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
IN PRINCIPLE / PROCEED WITH PLANNING:
4.1
April 18 – 26, 2015; Summerland Secondary; 36 band students to travel to New
Brunswick to perform for several elementary schools and visit a variety of
educational sites. Rick Papineau plus parent chaperones. Out-of-province travel.
Board approval in principle required prior to proceeding with planning.
4.2
May 13 – 16, 2015 ;Skaha Lake Middle; 49 grade 8 band students to travel to
Edmonton, AB for a spring band tour; Dave Brunelle & Will Schlackl plus parent
chaperones. Out-of-province travel. Board approval in principle required prior to
proceeding with planning.
FINAL APPROVAL:
None
Don MacIntyre
November 10, 2014
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
POLICY
POLICY
#315
Physical Restraint and Seclusion
RATIONALE
The Board of Education is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for
students and staff. The Board recognizes its responsibility to deal with students in a manner
which is similar to that of a kind, firm and judicious parent. In order to meet these responsibilities,
the Board accepts that on occasions where the physical actions of a student threaten to cause
harm to self, others, or based on uncontrolled violence cause damage to property, it may be
necessary to physically restrain or seclude the student.
POLICY
The Board authorizes staff members to physically restrain or seclude students in limited situations
and in accordance with procedures. Physical restraint and seclusion should be used as a last
measure after alternate methods of defusing a situation have failed.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
June 11, 2001
September 10, 2007
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REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
#315
Physical Restraint and Seclusion
DEFINITIONS
1.
Physical restraint - is a method of restricting another person’s freedom of movement or
mobility when the person is exhibiting “out of control” behavior, in order to secure and
maintain the safety of the person or the safety of others.
The provision of physical escort i.e.: temporary touching or holding a student’s hand, wrist,
arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of accompanying and inducing a student who is
acting out to walk to a safe location, does not constitute physical restraint.
The provision of physical guidance or prompting of a student when teaching a skill,
redirecting attention, or providing comfort does not constitute physical restraint.
2.
Seclusion - is the involuntary confinement of a person, alone in a room, enclosure or space
which the person is physically prevented from leaving, to prevent self-injury of that person,
or injury to others.
A behavioral strategy, such as “time out” used for social reinforcement as part of a behavior
plan does not constitute seclusion.
The term “seclusion” does not apply where a student has personally requested to be in a
different/secluded location/space or where school staff, formally trained in de-escalation
techniques or restraint, are physically present with a student in an unlocked room.
WHEN TO RESTRAIN OR SECLUDE
Physical restraint or seclusion is used only in exceptional situations where the behavior of a
student poses imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others, including school
personnel and where less restrictive interventions have been ineffective in ending imminent
danger of serious physical harm. Restraint or seclusion is discontinued once imminent danger of
serious physical self harm or harm to others has dissipated.
It is recognized that there may be occasions when physical restraint may be appropriate even
though more moderate control measures have not been used (e.g. a student is in the process of
causing harm to another person).
WHO SHOULD RESTRAIN OR SECLUDE
School personnel who work directly with a student in situations where there is potential for
imminent danger of serious physical harm to the student or others and where they may be
required to respond to “out of control” behavior incidents.
Personnel will be offered opportunities for training in positive behavior interventions, supports and
de-escalation techniques; and safe use of physical restraint and seclusion.
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RESTRAINING AND/OR SECLUSION PROCEDURES
The procedures involve the three basic steps of restraining, debriefing and documenting.
1.
Physical contact should be conducted:
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with controlled, unemotional and reassuring statements that give reasons for the
restraint and describe the necessary behaviour for ending the restraint,
with the least amount of force to protect student and restrainer, and to achieve the
required change in behaviour,
with the least amount of disturbance to the rest of the class,
in the presence of another adult when possible.
Physical restraint or seclusion is never conducted in a manner that could, in any way,
cause harm to a student:
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never by restricting the breathing of the student;
never by placing the student in a prone position (i.e.: facing down on his/her
stomach);
never by placing the student in a supine position (i.e.: on his/her back, face up); or
by employing the use of mechanical devices.
Where the restrainer has less strength than the student, it may be necessary to obtain
additional assistance in order to effect physical restraint.
For the purposes of seclusion, it is critical that:
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2.
any space used for the purpose of seclusion will not jeopardize the secluded
student’s safety;
any student placed in seclusion is continuously visually observed by an adult who is
physically present throughout the period of seclusion; and
school personnel able to communicate with the student in the student’s primary
language or mode of communication are present at all times. .
Documentation and Follow up
Documentation includes:
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time and location of incident,
names of all people involved or witnessing the incident
written statements that lead to and describe the incident and the resolution
(direct quotes are advisable)
notification of restraining to the principal (as soon as possible)
notification to the Director of Instruction, Special Education (as soon as
possible/always prior to the end of the day on which the incident has occurred.)
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Follow up includes:
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the principal shall arrange for the parent/guardian to be notified of the incident as
soon as practical,
if restraint or seclusion is required more than once, prevention/intervention strategies
will be reviewed and revised in a meeting with personnel and parent/guardian,
if restraint occurs in a public space, persons in charge (e.g. curator of the aquarium,
manager of the shopping mall) should be informed of the situation whenever
possible.
a debriefing with involved school personnel; parents/guardians of the student; and
where possible, with the student, to examine what happened; what caused the
incident; and what could be changed. (ie: preventative and response actions that
could be taken in the future, to make the use of physical restraint or seclusion
unnecessary).
Regular review of the physical restraint and seclusion policy to ensure alignment with current
research and practices
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
June 11, 2001
September 10, 2007
Statutory Reference:
October 8, 2014
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
DRAFT
POLICY
POLICY
#600
Fiscal Control
RATIONALE
The Board understands its stewardship role in the care and effective use of public funds which
must be devoted to the education of all district students.
POLICY
Financial controls will include clear Board budgeting processes which are oriented to the
educational goals of the district, effective purchasing procedures and timely financial reporting.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
October 7, 2002
January 10, 2011
June 13, 2011
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
1.
#600
Fiscal Control
ANNUAL BUDGET
The secretary-treasurer shall be responsible for initiating and recommending the annual
budget process. He/she will recommend timelines which accommodate provincial
requirements and trustee calendars, and will provide all required information to the Board
in a timely fashion.
2.
PURCHASING
The district supports the principle of open competition in a desire to obtain best value.
The secretary-treasurer is responsible for procedures, standard documents, and an
evaluation process for the solicitation of bids related to purchasing. School district
employees at all levels will follow the legal requirements for Public Purchasing in British
Columbia in all purchasing activities. There are many factors that determine value with
price being only one of them. Where factors are equal, a preference for local suppliers
will be given. Where it is feasible and practical, the district may join other public
organizations in the bulk purchase of commodities.
a)
b)
Subject to the exclusions identified in regulation 2.b, all goods and services
including consulting services with an estimated pretax value of:
i)
ii)
$25,000 to $50,000
$50,001 to $75,000
iii)
> $75,000
at a minimum, require a written/email quotation
at a minimum, require three written/email
quotations
as per New West Partnership Trade Agreement
(NWPTA)
Quotations and public bids may not be requested if:
i)
ii)
iii)
Competition is precluded because of the existence of patent rights,
copyrights, intellectual property or trade secrets.
The goods/services require compatibility and/or standardization with existing
goods/services logistics, or may void any warranties or guarantees.
The secretary-treasurer will inform the Board if there is an urgency and/or the
nature of the requirement is such that it would not be in the public interest to
invite competitive quotes/bids.
c)
It is recognized that operational needs may at times dictate emergent responses
which vary from the purchasing procedures outlined above.
d)
Where appropriate, the district will actively participate with other public agencies in
cooperative purchasing ventures which may involve other agencies’ purchasing
policies.
e)
The district recognizes that bulk ordering of supplies and equipment may allow for
significant savings. The district supports bulk ordering where feasible and
practical.
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f)
Schools have major responsibilities in the purchasing cycle:
i)
ii)
iii)
3.
For local purchases and purchases under $10,000, within school budgets,
the school should use their purchase credit card as much as possible. For
purchases greater than $10,000 a purchase order is prepared at the school
and forwarded to the school board office for review and authorization.
Annual bulk orders of school supplies are to be completed for preparation of
bulk order tenders.
When goods are delivered directly to schools, personnel at the school will
verify the supplier invoice with the goods received and return the invoice to
the school board office for payment. If problems exist, school personnel will
notify the supplier and inform the school board office.
g)
School equipment purchasing is done by the school board office on an annual
cycle. Requests initiated by the school will be reviewed with principals and placed
onto a priority list, and set into budget. The district will continue to move forward
with the standardization of equipment, software and hardware through the
purchasing process. When essential equipment breaks down or is lost during the
year, it must be communicated to the school board office, where dependent on the
circumstances, replacements may be procured.
h)
Preventative maintenance of school equipment will be covered at the district level,
within annual budget constraints
i)
All purchases of one item or group of items valued at $5,000 or greater shall be
capitalized on an annual basis and equipment listings maintained at the district
level.
j)
Professional services, such as audit, legal, banking, etc. are usually governed by
associations which set fee structures. The efficacy of these services depends
largely on working relationships which develop over time. They shall be reviewed
by the secretary-treasurer on a three - five year cycle.
REPORTS
In addition to the annual audited statement, the secretary-treasurer shall prepare four
financial reports to the Board for the periods ending November 30th, January 31st, March
31st and May 31st. The content of these reports must be sufficiently complete so that the
Board may adjust its plan of fiscal operations during the school year.
4.
SIGNING AUTHORITY
The official signing officers of the Board shall be the chair, superintendent, and secretarytreasurer. Cheques and all normal banking and financial documents require two
signatures. Electronic signatures are permitted for documents less than $500,000.00 or
for any payroll cheque issued in an emergent situation.
Signatures must be
countersigned for cheques greater than $10,000.00. A complete cheque listing will be
provided to trustees to review monthly.
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4.
EFFICIENCY
Changes in technology and changes in system requirements may provide the district with
opportunities to obtain efficiencies in the operation of fiscal systems. The Board
encourages efforts to identify and implement operational changes that lead to improved
efficiency or improved management of the systems.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
October 7, 2002
January 10, 2011
June 13, 2011
Statutory Reference:
October 8, 2014
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This past weekend, thousands of
volunteers across Canada took to
their local beaches, lakes, rivers,
streams and oceans for the Great
Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. The
Shoreline Cleanup hosted six
Celebration Events across the
country in Vancouver, Toronto,
Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and
St. John’s, all contributing to the
International Coastal Cleanup, the
world’s largest cleanup.
Recognition of Student/Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends
congratulations to the following
students/groups for these outstanding
examples of success
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67
Pictured are Moonlite Supernault and
Karli Mulligan of McNicoll Park Middle
School’s Leadership class as they
cleanup Penticton Creek.
What is Success?
“Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some
achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust
upon them.”
Author: Willian Shakespeare
OCTOBER
SUCCESS
2014
MC NICOLL PARK MIDDLE
Success Stories ffor the Board off Education Meeting
November 10, 2014
Contributing Artwork or Photography from Summerland MIddle,
Skaha Lake MIddle and Trout Creek Elementary Schools
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SUMMERLAND MIDDLE
FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST
This successful event was hosted by the
SMS Leadership 8 class and run in
conjunction with Pajama Day. There
were over 300 students that enjoyed
French Toast and Sausages cooked by
administration. The Bread was donated
by Cobb’s Bakery and the Syrup by
Summerland Sweets.
TERRY FOX RUN
On October 3rd, SMS held their annual Terry Fox Run. This run is the
culmination of Terry Fox Week which is a whole school focus upon
raising awareness and funds for cancer research as well as
honouring and celebrating the memory of Terry Fox’s amazing
Marathon of Hope. Students showed amazing spirit at the pep rally
and participated with great effort during the run. Special thanks go to
run coordinator the Leadership 8 class and their teacher,
Mr. Tenisci. Thanks to Mr. McCallan for Leading the pre-run assembly.
Huge thanks also go to Nestor’s Market for providing fresh fruit for
CaiƟ
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students
and Penticton McDonalds for donating juice for after the run.
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TROUT CREEK ELEMENTARY
A number of classes walked
over to Blossom’s Fruit Stand
to visit the pumpkin patch to
pick out that special Halloween
pumpkin. Thanks to Melissa &
Alice from Blossom’s Fruit Stand
for accommodating the classes
this year.
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ARTWORK
Queen’s Park Elementary School
November 10, 2014
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends recognition and appreciation to the following
students/groups of Queen’s Park Elementary School for the artwork they submitted to be displayed in
the boardroom for the month of November.
Kate Vandeweghe
Grade
G
ade 2
G
Grade
2
A beautiful sunflower with large center decorated
with pale pink polka dots, blue and green leaves
complemented with a yellow and warm brown
background. Pastel on construction paper.
Beautiful sunflower with pointed elegant petals,
yellow with orange center, green leaves accented
with red, blue-violet strokes. On yellow and warm
brown background. Pastel on construction paper.
Colby Caspersen
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Danicia Olsen-Petty
Grade 2
A gorgeous fall-like sunflower with a large
orange and lime green center. Orange outer
petals with a tiny green stem and leaves.
Complemented on a yellow and warm brown
background. Pastel on construction paper.