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

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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.

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

This item has attachments. 
1.June 2024.pdf

  • That the minutes from the Education Committee meeting held on June 5, 2024, be approved.

7.
PRESENTATIONS

 

8.
SENIOR STAFF REPORTS

 

8.1
Don Balcombe and Jacquie Poulin, Assistant Superintendents

This item has attachments. 
1.IS Cell phones in schools.pdf
2.Digital Devices in Schools_Letter_August 23 2024.pdf
3.appendix b Digital Devices in Schools_Letter_August 30 2024.pdf

Re: Restriction of Digital Devices

8.2
Laura Tait, Interim Superintendent

This item has attachments. 
1.AS ESL Report.pdf
2.1 SD68 ESL Section B.pdf
3.SD68 ESL Section A_eScribe version.pdf
4.SD68 Section B Appendix A- Annual Reporting Cycle.pdf
5.SD68 Section B Appendix B-Operational Plan.pdf
6.New K-7 Report - Graph edits.pdf
7.New 8-9 Report - graph edits.pdf
8.New 10-12 Report - Graph edits.pdf

Re: Enhancing Student Learning Report

  • The Education Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) approve the 2023/2024 Enhancing Student Learning Report and submit to the Ministry of Education and Child Care by September 30, 2024.

8.3
Laura Tait, Interim Superintendent

This item has attachments. 
1.AS Amended Strategic Plan.pdf
2.Final -strat plan.pdf

Re:  Amendment to the Strategic Plan 2024-2028

  • The Education Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) amend the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan as shown on the Action Sheet dated September 4, 2024.

9.
CORRESPONDENCE REFERRED FROM THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

10.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

11.
NEW BUSINESS

 

12.
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.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

  • That the meeting be adjourned.

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