THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 68
BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

ONLINE MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING

​Please note that the proceedings of this meeting are being recorded to assist in the preparation of the minutes of the meeting. The recording of this meeting are records of the School District, as defined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and as such may be the subject of access requests under the Act.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order. With great respect and humility, we acknowledge and honour the lands of the Snuneymuxw people. The Snuneymuxw people maintain their profound, unique and spiritual connection to the land through ageless traditions, teachings, stewardship and expressions of reciprocity.

2.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

3.

DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

4.

CHANGE IN ORDER

5.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

• That the Agenda be approved.

6.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

• That the minutes of the Business Committee meeting held on May 8, 2024, be approved.

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

NDTA Professional Development Committee Chair, Danielle Chaisson 

Re: Professional Development Report

7.2

NDTA Professional Issues Officer, Chris  Perrier-Evely

Re: Mentorship Report

8.

SENIOR STAFF REPORTS

8.1

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer, Pete Sabo, Ex. Director of Planning & Operations and Brian Hackwood, Assistant Director Planning & Operations

Re: School Project Planning 

8.2

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer 

Re: Carbon Neutral Report 

8.3

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer and Taunia Sutton, Associate Secretary-Treasurer

Re: Multi-Year Financial Plan 

8.4

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer

Re: Policy Committee Update - Child Care Policy

• The Business Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) receive the Draft Policy – Child Care Services and Early Years Programs and circulate as a notice of motion for 30 days, utilizing the consultation process as per Board Governance, Section 1, 2.7 – Policy Development.

8.5

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer, Pete Sabo, Executive Director of Planning & Operations, David Fenner, Facilities Planning Manager

Re: Proposed 2025/2026 Five Year Capital Plan (Major)

• The Business Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) in accordance with provisions under section 142(4) of the School Act, approve the proposed Five-Year Capital Plan for 2025/2026 as outlined in this Action Sheet.

8.6

Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer, Pete Sabo, Executive Director of Planning & Operations, David Fenner, Facilities Planning Manager

Re: Proposed 2025/2026 Five Year Capital Plan (Minor)

• The Business Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) in accordance with provisions under section 142(4) of the School Act, approve the proposed Minor Capital plan for 2025/2026, as outlined in this Action Sheet.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE REFERRED FROM THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1

Laura Tait, Acting Superintendent and Gillian Robinson, Executive Director of Communications

Re: Strategic Plan 

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.1

Trustee Rokeby

Re: South End Pedestrian Safety 

12.

FOR INFORMATION 

13.

QUESTION PERIOD

Question Period is intended to enable the public to obtain clarifying information regarding a current agenda item.

Individuals wishing to ask questions of the Board upon completion of Committee and Board sessions shall do so in writing on the form provided which includes their name, street address and email address.  The individual will be asked to verify his/her self and be afforded the opportunity to read out their own question.  Each individual shall be limited to one follow-up question upon receiving a response. Forms are available in the information rack near the entrance of the Board Room.

If the meeting is being held online, individuals wishing to ask questions of the Board shall type their question in the Q&A compose box on the right side of the screen and then select send. Your question will be read by the Board or Committee Chair.

Questions and responses will be included in the video of the meeting and the meeting minutes and will be part of the public record.

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• That the meeting be adjourned.