Policy Review 2024-25

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On April 15, 2025, after extensive Committee of the Whole review, discussion, and feedback from the Siwal Si'wes Policy Review Committee, the Board approved a new Animals in Schools Policy in principle. We are currently asking for your feedback, before final approval of the policy. This survey will be open until May 20, 2025.

The Animals in Schools policy has a corresponding Animals in Schools Administrative Procedure.



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

On April 15, 2025, after extensive Committee of the Whole review, discussion, and feedback from the Siwal Si'wes Policy Review Committee, the Board approved a new Animals in Schools Policy in principle. We are currently asking for your feedback, before final approval of the policy. This survey will be open until May 20, 2025.

The Animals in Schools policy has a corresponding Animals in Schools Administrative Procedure.



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

  • 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.

    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.

    Share Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on New DRAFT Employee Communication with Trustees Policy on Facebook Share Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on New DRAFT Employee Communication with Trustees Policy on Twitter Share Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on New DRAFT Employee Communication with Trustees Policy on Linkedin Email Staff/Partner Groups/Community Feedback on New DRAFT Employee Communication with Trustees Policy link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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)



    Share Community Feedback on Impairing Substances, Records Management, and SOGI Policies on Facebook Share Community Feedback on Impairing Substances, Records Management, and SOGI Policies on Twitter Share Community Feedback on Impairing Substances, Records Management, and SOGI Policies on Linkedin Email Community Feedback on Impairing Substances, Records Management, and SOGI Policies link
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    DRAFT Use of Technology - Students policy

    The Policy was approved on May 21, 2024

    Your feedback was very valuable and ensures we approve wholesome policies/procedures. 


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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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