Policy Review 2024-25

Role of the Superintendent Policy

After thorough review of the draft policy update with the partner groups at the Special Committee of the Whole and Siwal Si'wes Policy Review Committee, the draft Role of the Superintendent Policy was approved in principle on May 20, 2025.

Role of the Superintendent (original, before update)

Please read the above linked policy and provide feedback, including any further suggestions in a 1 question survey in the next section of this page.

Animals in Schools Policy approved in principle and the corresponding Animals in Schools Administrative Procedure feedback tool closed on May 20, 2025.

We thank everyone who responded, we received 730 responses! A summary of responses was generated half way through the month, and is now saved in the Animals in Schools folder under Documents.

A Final Summary and recommendations to the Board will be shared during the Special Committee of the Whole and Board of Education meetings in June.

Board Policy Development & Review policy and steps taken when policies are developed, reviewed, and implemented.

Role of the Superintendent Policy

Role of the Superintendent (original, before update)

Please read the above linked policy and provide feedback, including any further suggestions in a 1 question survey in the next section of this page.

Animals in Schools Policy approved in principle and the corresponding Animals in Schools Administrative Procedure feedback tool closed on May 20, 2025.

We thank everyone who responded, we received 730 responses! A summary of responses was generated half way through the month, and is now saved in the Animals in Schools folder under Documents.

A Final Summary and recommendations to the Board will be shared during the Special Committee of the Whole and Board of Education meetings in June.

Board Policy Development & Review policy and steps taken when policies are developed, reviewed, and implemented.

Policy Surveys

Staff/Community Feedback on Role of the Superintendent Policy

4 responses

The draft Role of the Superintendent Policy was approved in principle on May 20, 2025.
Role of the Superintendent (original, before update)
Your feedback is very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
Please note that all the received feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration by Senior Staff and the Board of Education before the policy will be considered for final approval.
Public engagement is our direct way to gather feedback from the community.
The Board, Committee of the Whole (Staff, Board, MTU, CUPE, DPAC, MPVPA representatives), and Siwal Si'wes reviewed this policy, and the Board of Education has approved the policy in principle on May 20, 2025.

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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on updated, approved in principle, Animals in Schools Policy

730 responses

Your feedback is very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
The DRAFT of the Policy was approved in principle on April 15, 2025.
You can read the policy HERE.
Corresponding Administrative Procedure can be found here.

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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on New DRAFT Employee Communication with Trustees Policy

54 responses

Your feedback is very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
The edited DRAFT of the Policy was approved in principle on January 21, 2025.
You can read the DRAFT policy HERE.

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Community Feedback on Impairing Substances, Records Management, and SOGI Policies

636 responses
Your feedback is very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
Please note that all the received feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration by Senior Staff and the Board of Education before the policy will be considered for final approval.
Public engagement is our direct way to gather feedback from the community.
The Board, Committee of the Whole (Staff, Board, MTU, CUPE, DPAC, MPVPA representatives), and Siwal Si'wes reviewed the below 3 policies
- Impairing, Banned or Controlled Substances Policy (AMENDED)
- Records Management Policy (NEW)
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Policy (AMENDED)
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Community Feedback on Catchment Areas, Cross Boundary Applications and Programs of Choice Policy 3.1

99 responses

Your feedback was very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
The proposed changes came for consideration as we navigate our constantly changing capacity/transportation challenges. Changes have been made to the original policy with your feedback taken into consideration by Senior Staff and the Board of Education, and will be presented for final approval in January 2025.

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Staff/Students/Community Feedback on DRAFT Use of Technology Policy

162 responses

DRAFT Use of Technology - Students policy.
The Policy was approved on May 21, 2024
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Staff/Community Feedback Purchasing Policy

13 responses

Your feedback is very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures.
The Policy was APPROVED ON MARCH 12, 2024.
You can view the Purchasing Policy here. The accompanying Purchasing Procedure.

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