Approved Motions

April 8, 2025

Approved Motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agrees to give all three readings of the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw at the Special Board Meeting on April 8, 2025.

Action: The Official Trustee gave all three readings of the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw at the Special Board Meeting on April 8, 2025.

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a first time on the 8th day of April, 2025.

Action: The 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 was read a first time on the 8th day of April, 2025.

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a second time on the 8th day of April, 2025.

Action: The 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 was read a first time on the 8th day of April, 2025.

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 be: Read a third time, passed and adopted on the 8th day of April, 2025; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.

Action: The 2025-2026 Annual Budget Bylaw in the amount of $331,518,909 was read a first time on the 8th day of April, 2025 and the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee were authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.

March 31, 2025

Approved Motion: That the February 25, 2025 minutes be approved.

Action: Minutes were posted on the District website

Approved Motion: That the following suspended Board Bylaws: 1) Bylaw 9130.0 Standing Committees 2) Bylaw 9130.1 The Education Policy and Directions Committee 3) Bylaw 9130.2 The Operations Policy and Planning Committee 4) Bylaw 9250.2 Notices of Motion 5) Bylaw 9360.2 Meetings of the Standing Committees AND FURTHER, the following revised Board Bylaws: 1) Bylaw 9010.0 Bylaws of the Board 2) Bylaw 9011.0 Poll Votes 3) Bylaw 9110.0 Organization 4) Bylaw 9130.3 Policy Sub-Committee 5) Bylaw 9130.4 Audit Sub-Committee 6) Bylaw 9140.0 Ad Hoc Committee of the Board 7) Bylaw 9210.0 The Development of Policy 8) Bylaw 9220.0 Administrative Regulations 9) Bylaw 9221.0 Board Administration Relationships 10) Bylaw 9222.0 Trustee Access to Information 11) Bylaw 9330.1 Appeal Process (and attachment) 12) Bylaw 9360.0 General Meeting of the Board 13) Bylaw 9360.01 Question Period During General Meetings of the Board of Education 14) Bylaw 9360.1 In-Camera Meetings: General Sessions 15) Bylaw 9368.0 Procedure AND FURTHER, AMENDMENT ADDED - the revisions and suspensions of the Bylaws will cease to exist upon the election of a new Board in 2026, excluding Bylaws or Policy revisions made and approved between March 31, 2025 and November 2026.- AMENDMENT ENDED Be read a first time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a second time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a third time, passed and adopted the 31st day of March, 2025.

Action: Amendment passed by the Official Trustee

Approved Motion: That the following suspended Board Bylaws: 6) Bylaw 9130.0 Standing Committees 7) Bylaw 9130.1 The Education Policy and Directions Committee 8) Bylaw 9130.2 The Operations Policy and Planning Committee 9) Bylaw 9250.2 Notices of Motion 10) Bylaw 9360.2 Meetings of the Standing Committees AND FURTHER, the following revised Board Bylaws: 16) Bylaw 9010.0 Bylaws of the Board 17) Bylaw 9011.0 Poll Votes 18) Bylaw 9110.0 Organization 19) Bylaw 9130.3 Policy Sub-Committee 20) Bylaw 9130.4 Audit Sub-Committee 21) Bylaw 9140.0 Ad Hoc Committee of the Board 22) Bylaw 9210.0 The Development of Policy 23) Bylaw 9220.0 Administrative Regulations 24) Bylaw 9221.0 Board Administration Relationships 25) Bylaw 9222.0 Trustee Access to Information 26) Bylaw 9330.1 Appeal Process (and attachment) 27) Bylaw 9360.0 General Meeting of the Board 28) Bylaw 9360.01 Question Period During General Meetings of the Board of Education 29) Bylaw 9360.1 In-Camera Meetings: General Sessions 30) Bylaw 9368.0 Procedure AND FURTHER, the revisions and suspensions of the Bylaws will cease to exist upon the election of a new Board in 2026, excluding Bylaws or Policy revisions made and approved between March 31, 2025 and November 2026. Be read a first time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a second time the 31st day of March, 2025; Be read a third time, passed and adopted the 31st day of March, 2025.

Action: Motion passed and revisions and suspension of Bylaws will be updated on the website.

Approved Motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the Safety Plan for submission to the Minister of Education and Child Care.

Action: The Safety Plan was submitted to the Minister of Education and Child Care.

Approved Motion: That the Official Trustee of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) agrees to give all three readings of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD61-01 at the March 31, 2025 Board meeting.

Action: Motion approved.

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD61-01 for the 2025/26 Annual Five-Year Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 25, 2025, be: Read a first time this 31st day of March, 2025; Read a second time this 31st day of March, 2025; Read a third time, passed and adopted this 31st day of March, 2025; And that the Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.

Action: Secretary-Treasurer and the Official Trustee be authorized to sign, seal and execute this Bylaw on behalf of the Board.

September 23, 2024

Approved Motion: That the motion 鈥淭hat the Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) direct the Superintendent: 1. To propose amendments to Policy 110 (Equity), Policy 5147 (Inclusion of Students with Special Needs) and any other relevant policy to ensure that each state that the educational opportunities, student experiences and student supports across schools and programs of choice will not be substantially different, as demonstrated by both key performance indicators and the direct experiences of those within schools, including students, parents, teachers and support staff; and 2. To establish a Working Committee prior to the end of November 2024 of Rightsholders and educational partners, pursuant to Policy 9210 (The Development of Policy), with the mandate to review and make recommendations regarding the proposed amendments, which will be then forwarded to the Education Policy and Directions Committee on December 2, 2024; and 3. To report to the Working Committee and the Education Policy and Directions Committee on December 2, 2024 via a written report, which relevant data are currently tracked within the school district's systems, and which data should be tracked with policy and/or regulation changes by the Board of Education of School District No. 61; and 4. To work with School District Rightsholders and educational partners to draft and bring forward amendments to the Equity Ad Hoc Committee Terms of Reference to ensure the successful implementation of School District No. 61 policies as they relate to equity and inclusion; AND FURTHER That the Board continues to advocate to the Province for additional resources and supports to ensure the successful implementation of the Equity and Inclusion Policies.鈥� be added to the agenda under New Business.

Action: Motion was added to the agenda.

June 17, 2024

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approves the following 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school calendars. 2025/2026 School Calendar* School Opening September 1, 2025 First non-instructional day September 22, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2025 Thanksgiving October 13, 2025 Second non-instructional day October 24, 2025 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2025 Third non-instructional day November 21, 2025 Schools close for Winter vacation December 19, 2025 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 5, 2026 Fourth non-instructional day February 13, 2026 Family Day February 16, 2026 Schools close for Spring vacation March 13, 2026 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 30, 2026 Good Friday April 3, 2026 Easter Monday April 6, 2026 Fifth non-instructional day May 15, 2026 Victoria Day May 18, 2026 Administrative Day and School Closing June 26, 2026 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school 2026/2027 School Calendar* School Opening September 8, 2026 First non-instructional day September 21, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2026 Thanksgiving October 12, 2026 Second non-instructional day October 23, 2026 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2026 Third non-instructional day November 27, 2026 Schools close for Winter vacation December 18, 2026 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2027 Fourth non-instructional day February 12, 2027 Family Day February 15, 2027 Schools close for Spring vacation March 12, 2027 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 31, 2027 Good Friday March 26, 2027 Easter Monday March 29, 2027 Fifth non-instructional day May 21, 2027 Victoria Day May 24, 2027 Administrative Day and School Closing June 25, 2027 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school"

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 29, 2024

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the posting of the following 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school calendars on the School District鈥檚 website for a period of one month: 2025/2026 School Calendar* School Opening September 2, 2025 First non-instructional day September 22, 2025 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2025 Thanksgiving October 13, 2025 Second non-instructional day October 24, 2025 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2025 Third non-instructional day November 21, 2025 Schools close for Winter vacation December 19, 2025 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 5, 2026 Fourth non-instructional day February 13, 2026 Family Day February 16, 2026 Schools close for Spring vacation March 13, 2026 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 30, 2026 Good Friday April 3, 2026 Easter Monday April 6, 2026 Fifth non-instructional day May 15, 2026 Victoria Day May 18, 2026 Administrative Day and School Closing June 26, 2026 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school 2026/2027 School Calendar* School Opening September 8, 2026 First non-instructional day September 21, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2026 Thanksgiving October 12, 2026 Second non-instructional day October 23, 2026 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2026 Third non-instructional day November 27, 2026 Schools close for Winter vacation December 18, 2026 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 4, 2027 Fourth non-instructional day February 12, 2027 Family Day February 15, 2027 Schools close for Spring vacation March 12, 2027 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 31, 2027 Good Friday March 26, 2027 Easter Monday March 29, 2027 Fifth non-instructional day May 21, 2027 Victoria Day May 24, 2027 Administrative Day and School Closing June 25, 2027 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school"

Action: The proposed 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school calendars have been posted on the School District鈥檚 website

April 29, 2024

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2024/25. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2024/25 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 15, 2024, is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01. Read a first time this 29th day of April, 2024;"

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 29, 2024

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2024/25. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (e) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (f) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (g) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (h) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 3. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2024/25 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 15, 2024, is hereby adopted. 4. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01. Read a second time this 29th day of April, 2024."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 29, 2024

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2024/25. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (i) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (j) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (k) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (l) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 5. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2024/25 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 15, 2024, is hereby adopted. 6. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD61-01. Read a third time this 29th day of April, 2024, and finally passed and adopted the 29th day of April, 2024."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

September 25, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the "Minister") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated September 15, 2023, is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02. Read a first time this 25th day of September, 2023.

Action: Read a first time.

September 25, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the "Minister") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (e) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (f) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (g) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (h) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 3. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated September 15, 2023, is hereby adopted. 4. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02. Read a second time this 25th day of September, 2023.

Action: Read a second time.

September 25, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the "Minister") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (i) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (j) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (k) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (l) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 5. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated September 15, 2023, is hereby adopted. 6. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-02. Read a third time this 25th day of September, 2023, and finally passed and adopted the 25th day of September, 2023.

Action: Read a third time this 25th day of September, 2023, and finally passed and adopted the 25th day of September, 2023

April 24, 2023

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a first time this 24th day of April, 2023;"

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 24, 2023

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (e) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (f) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (g) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (h) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 3. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 4. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a second time this 24th day of April, 2023."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 24, 2023

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2023/24. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the ""Minister"") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with Section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (i) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (j) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (k) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (l) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 5. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2023/24 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 9, 2023, is hereby adopted. 6. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No. 2023/24-CPSD61-01. Read a third time this 24th day of April, 2023, and finally passed and adopted the 24th day of April, 2023."

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

April 24, 2023

Approved Motion: "That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school calendars. 2023/2024 School Calendar* School Opening September 5, 2023 First non-instructional day September 22, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation October 2, 2023 Thanksgiving October 9, 2023 Second non-instructional day October 20, 2023 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 13, 2023 Third non-instructional day November 20, 2023 Schools close for Winter vacation December 22, 2023 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 8, 2024 Fourth non-instructional day February 16, 2024 Family Day February 19, 2024 Schools close for Spring vacation March 15, 2024 Schools re-open after Spring vacation April 3, 2024 Good Friday March 29, 2024 Easter Monday April 1, 2024 Fifth non-instructional day May 17, 2024 Victoria Day May 20, 2024 Administrative Day and School Closing June 28, 2024 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school 2024/2025 School Calendar* School Opening September 3, 2024 First non-instructional day September 23, 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2024 Thanksgiving October 14, 2024 Second non-instructional day October 25, 2024 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2024 Third non-instructional day November 22, 2024 Schools close for Winter vacation December 20, 2024 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 6, 2025 Fourth non-instructional day February 14, 2025 Family Day February 17, 2025 Schools close for Spring vacation March 14, 2025 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 31, 2025 Good Friday April 18, 2025 Easter Monday April 21, 2025 Fifth non-instructional day May 16, 2025 Victoria Day May 19, 2025 Administrative Day and School Closing June 27, 2025 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school"

Action: Motion Carried Unanimously

February 27, 2023

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve the posting of the following 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school calendars on the School District鈥檚 website for a period of one month: 2023/2024 School Calendar* School Opening September 5, 2023 First non-instructional day September 22, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation October 2, 2023 Thanksgiving October 9, 2023 Second non-instructional day October 20, 2023 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 13, 2023 Third non-instructional day November 20, 2023 Schools close for Winter vacation December 22, 2023 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 8, 2024 Fourth non-instructional day February 16, 2024 Family Day February 19, 2024 Schools close for Spring vacation March 15, 2024 Schools re-open after Spring vacation April 3, 2024 Good Friday March 29, 2024 Easter Monday April 1, 2024 Fifth non-instructional day May 17, 2024 Victoria Day May 20, 2024 Administrative Day and School Closing June 28, 2024 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school 2024/2025 School Calendar* School Opening September 3, 2024 First non-instructional day September 23, 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2024 Thanksgiving October 14, 2024 Second non-instructional day October 25, 2024 (Province wide) Remembrance Day November 11, 2024 Third non-instructional day November 22, 2024 Schools close for Winter vacation December 20, 2024 Schools re-open after Winter vacation January 6, 2025 Fourth non-instructional day February 14, 2025 Family Day February 17, 2025 Schools close for Spring vacation March 14, 2025 Schools re-open after Spring vacation March 31, 2025 Good Friday April 18, 2025 Easter Monday April 21, 2025 Fifth non-instructional day May 16, 2025 Victoria Day May 19, 2025 Administrative Day and School Closing June 27, 2025 鈥� Sixth non-instructional day to be chosen by each school

Action: Calendars will be posted on the district site for one month.

April 25, 2022

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital bylaw No. 2022/23-CPSD61-01 Capital Plan 2022/23. WHEREAS in accordance with Section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the "Minister") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2022/23 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated March 15, 2022 is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No.2022-23-CPSD61-01. Read a first time the 25th day of April, 2022; Read a second time the 25th day of April, 2022;

Action: The Board voted in favour of the first two readings of Capital Bylaw No. 2022-23-CPSD61-01.

March 14, 2022

Approved Motion: Whereas a board of education may dispose of land or improvements owned or administered by the board under the authority of Section 96(3) of the School Act, subject to the Orders of the Minister of Education (the 鈥淢inister鈥�); AND WHEREAS the Minister issued Order M193/08 effective September 3, 2008 (the 鈥淥rder鈥�) requiring fee simple sales and leases of land or improvements for a term of ten years or more to be specifically approved by the Minister, unless the transferee is an independent school or another school board; AND WHEREAS Section 65(5) of the School Act requires a board of education to exercise a power with respect to the acquisition or disposal of property only by bylaw; AND WHEREAS: A. The Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (the 鈥淏oard鈥�) owns lands and improvements at 2780 Richmond Road, Victoria, B.C. known as Lansdowne Middle School, South Campus (formerly Richmond Elementary School site (the 鈥淧roperty鈥�); B. The Facility Number of the Property is:105629. C. The legal description of the Property is: Parcel Identifier: 005-170-222 Lot 3, Section 26, Victoria District, Plan 10792; D. The Board proposes to subdivide and sell to the Victoria Hospice Society (the 鈥淰HS鈥�) the portion of the Property lying to the west and south of Bowker Creek and measuring approximately 1.9 acres in area as shown on Schedule A attached hereto (the 鈥淟ands鈥�), pursuant to the terms of a conditional agreement of purchase and sale (the 鈥淪ale Agreement鈥�) for a price of $2,500,000, adjusted as provided in the Sale Agreement (the 鈥淧rice鈥�); E. The Board is satisfied that it would be in the best interests of the Board to enter into the Sale Agreement and pursuant to its obligations thereunder subdivide the Property and sell the Lands to the VHS for the Price (the 鈥淪ubdivision and Sale鈥�); F. The Board is satisfied that the Subdivision and Sale will not interfere with the use by the Board of the remainder of the Property for educational purposes. NOW THEREFORE be it enacted as a Bylaw of the Board that the Sale Agreement and the Subdivision and Sale be and are hereby authorized, ratified and approved, subject to the Minister of Education providing a written Certificate of Disposal approving the sale of the Lands. BE IT FURTHER enacted that the Secretary-Treasurer be and is hereby authorized on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver the Sale Agreement and, subject to the Minister鈥檚 Approval, all documents required to complete the Subdivision and Sale, and all related and ancillary documents, with all such amendments thereto as the Secretary-Treasurer may, in her discretion, consider advisable. This Bylaw may be cited as 鈥淪chool District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Lansdowne Middle School, South Campus (formerly Richmond Elementary School) Site Partial Disposal Bylaw 2022鈥�. Read a first time this 24th day of January, 2022. Read a second time this 24th day of January, 2022. Read a third this 14th day of March, 2022., and finally passed and adopted this 14th day of March, 2022.

Action: The Bylaw was given the 3rd and final reading by the Board.

January 24, 2022

Approved Motion: Whereas a board of education may dispose of land or improvements owned or administered by the board under the authority of Section 96(3) of the School Act, subject to the Orders of the Minister of Education (the 鈥淢inister鈥�); AND WHEREAS the Minister issued Order M193/08 effective September 3, 2008 (the 鈥淥rder鈥�) requiring fee simple sales and leases of land or improvements for a term of ten years or more to be specifically approved by the Minister, unless the transferee is an independent school or another school board; AND WHEREAS Section 65(5) of the School Act requires a board of education to exercise a power with respect to the acquisition or disposal of property only by bylaw; AND WHEREAS: A.听听听听听听听听听听听 The Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (the 鈥淏oard鈥�) owns lands and improvements at 2780 Richmond Road, Victoria, B.C. known as Lansdowne Middle School, South Campus (formerly Richmond Elementary School site (the 鈥淧roperty鈥�); B. The Facility Number of the Property is:105629. C. The legal description of the Property is: Parcel Identifier: 005-170-222 Lot 3, Section 26, Victoria District, Plan 10792; D. The Board proposes to subdivide and sell to the Victoria Hospice Society (the 鈥淰HS鈥�) the portion of the Property lying to the west and south of Bowker Creek and measuring approximately 1.9 acres in area as shown on Schedule A attached hereto (the 鈥淟ands鈥�), pursuant to the terms of a conditional agreement of purchase and sale (the 鈥淪ale Agreement鈥�) for a price of $2,500,000, adjusted as provided in the Sale Agreement (the 鈥淧rice鈥�); E. The Board is satisfied that it would be in the best interests of the Board to enter into the Sale Agreement and pursuant to its obligations thereunder subdivide the Property and sell the Lands to the VHS for the Price (the 鈥淪ubdivision and Sale鈥�); F. The Board is satisfied that the Subdivision and Sale will not interfere with the use by the Board of the remainder of the Property for educational purposes. NOW THEREFORE be it enacted as a Bylaw of the Board that the Sale Agreement and the Subdivision and Sale be and are hereby authorized, ratified and approved, subject to the Minister of Education providing a written Certificate of Disposal approving the sale of the Lands. BE IT FURTHER enacted that the Secretary-Treasurer be and is hereby authorized on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver the Sale Agreement and, subject to the Minister鈥檚 Approval, all documents required to complete the Subdivision and Sale, and all related and ancillary documents, with all such amendments thereto as the Secretary-Treasurer may, in her discretion, consider advisable. This Bylaw may be cited as 鈥淪chool District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Lansdowne Middle School, South Campus (formerly Richmond Elementary School) Site Partial Disposal Bylaw 2022鈥�. Read a first time this 24th day of January, 2022. Read a second time this 24th day of January, 2022.

Action: The first and second reading were given to the partial land disposal Bylaw for Lansdowne Middles School South Campus.

December 13, 2021

Approved Motion: WHEREAS section 65 (5) of the School Act provides that a board of education may exercise a power with respect to the acquisition or disposal of property owned or administered by the board only by bylaw; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 96 (1) of the School Act, "land" includes any interest in land, including any right, title or estate in it of any tenure; AND WHEREAS section 96 (3) of the School Act provides that a board of education may dispose of land or improvements, or both, subject to the orders of the British Columbia Minister of Education (the 鈥淢inister鈥�); AND WHEREAS section 3 of the Disposal of Land or Improvements Order M193/08 (the 鈥淥rder鈥�) provides that boards must not dispose of land or improvements by sale and transfer in fee simple or by way of lease of 10 years or more unless such disposal is to another board or an independent school for educational purposes or is approved by the Minister in accordance with section 5 of the Order; AND WHEREAS section 5 of the Order provides that the Minister may approve, with any terms and conditions, a disposition of land or improvements; AND WHEREAS: (a) The property described in this Bylaw (the 鈥淧roperty鈥�) is registered in the name of The Corporation of the City of Victoria (the 鈥淐ity鈥�) but is being used and administered by The Board of Education of School District No.61 (Greater Victoria) (the 鈥淏oard) for school purposes; (b) The Board is operating SJ Burnside Alternative School on a portion of the Property and has determined that the remainder of the Property, shown outlined in bold on Schedule A attached to this Bylaw (the 鈥淨uit Claim Area鈥�), is no longer required for school purposes; (c) The Board has agreed to release to the City all of its interest in the Quit Claim Area by way of a Quit Claim Deed in favour of the City (the 鈥淨uit Claim Deed鈥�) in exchange for consideration to be provided to the Board as described in an agreement (the 鈥淔ramework Agreement鈥�) among the City, the Board, Pacifica Housing Advisory Association and British Columbia Housing Management Association, which will be fully executed as a precondition to the disposition of the Quit Claim Area as contemplated by this Bylaw; (d) The Property is legally described as: PID: 030-095-859 - Lot 1, Section 4, Victoria District, Plan EPP70074; (e) The Board has confirmed that the Quit Claim Area will not be required for future educational purposes; and (f) The Board is satisfied that the consideration to be provided to the Board under the Framework Agreement represents the fair market value of the Quit Claim Area; NOW THEREFORE be it enacted as a Bylaw, that: 1. Subject to the approval of the Minister, the Board hereby authorizes the execution and delivery of the Quit Claim Deed in favour of the City on the terms and subject to the conditions in the Framework Agreement; and 鈥� 2. Subject to the approval of the Minister, the Board hereby approves, ratifies and confirms the terms, covenants and conditions of the Framework Agreement and authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, for and on behalf of the Board, to execute and deliver the Quit Claim Deed in the form provided as an attachment to the Framework Agreement, and all other documents required to complete the transactions contemplated in the Framework Agreement, with such amendments as the Secretary-Treasurer may consider reasonable and in the best interests of the Board. This bylaw may be cited as "School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) SJ Burnside Alternative School Site Disposal Bylaw, 2021". Read a first time the 25th day of October, 2021 Read a second time the 25th day of October, 2021 Read a third time this 13th day of December, 2021 and passed and adopted the 13thday of December, 2021.

Action: The Board voted in favour of the 3rd and final reading of the SJ Burnside Alternative School Site Disposal Bylaw, 2021 and the Ministry of Education was notified.

November 22, 2021

Approved Motion: That the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approve Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2021/22-CPSD61-03. WHEREAS in accordance with section 142 of the School Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) (hereinafter called the 鈥淏oard鈥�) has submitted a capital plan to the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the "Minister") and the Minister has approved the capital plan or has approved a capital plan with modifications, NOW THEREFORE in accordance with section 143 of the School Act, the Board has prepared this Capital Bylaw and agrees to do the following: (a) Authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to execute a capital project funding agreement(s) related to the capital project(s) contemplated by the capital plan or the capital plan with modifications; (b) Upon ministerial approval to proceed, commence the capital project(s) and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete each capital project substantially as directed by the Minister; (c) Observe and comply with any order, regulation, or policy of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the capital project(s); and, (d) Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the capital project(s), as may be prescribed by the Minister. NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows: 1. The Capital Bylaw of the Board for the 2021/22 Capital Plan as approved by the Minister, to include the supported capital project(s) specified in the letter addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer and Superintendent, dated October 22, 2021, is hereby adopted. 2. This Capital Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) Capital Bylaw No.2021/22-CPSD61-03. Read a first time this 22 day of November, 2021. Read a second time this 22 day of November, 2021.

Action: The Board of Education of School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) approved Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2021/22-CPSD61-03. Read a first time this 22 day of November, 2021. Read a second time this 22 day of November, 2021.

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