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

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BOARD ROOM
395 Wakesiah Avenue
Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6

​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.


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.

  • That the Agenda be approved.

  • That the minutes from the Education Committee meeting held on November 1, 2023, be approved.

Re:  Student Voice 

  • The Education Committee recommends that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo- Ladysmith) accept the report of the ad hoc Student Voice Committee and further that the Board of Education receive the draft revised Policy 2.5 – Board Committees Representation and Annual Work and circulate as a notice of motion for 30 days, utilizing the consultation process as per Board Governance, Section 1, 2.7 – Policy Development.

Re: Board's Goal of Truth & Reconciliation 


Objectives: Implement Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action #57 

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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.

  • That the meeting be adjourned.