Bylaw and Policy Manual

The Board is ultimately responsible for all district policy, which is divided into two areas:

1. Bylaws set out the specific rules, not covered by legislation, by which the Board will be governed. Bylaws are also legally required for budgets, capital projects, disposal of lands and school closures, but these specific bylaws are not presented as part of district policy.
2. Policies articulate and define important objectives, principles or values; and to define roles, responsibilities and authority.

The Board of Education has a duty to develop, implement, review and revise education policies that reflect the aspirations of the community and are consistent with overall provincial guidelines and its own mission and bylaws. The Board will consult with the Gulf Islands learning community and public on the development and revision of policies. 

Policies currently in circulation for feedback.

Administrative Practices are the responsibility of the Superintendent and are operational in nature. They allow for consistent and effective operations in an organization or a department.

SD64 Administrative Practices can be found here.

Bylaws

1. Election Procedures
2. Board Procedures
3. Section 11 Appeal Procedures
   • Section 11 Appeal - Form

Policies (new numbering system)

• 1.00 Governance

  1.20 Board Authority, Role and Responsibilities

  1.21 Role of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

  1.22 Trustee Remuneration

  1.30 Trustee Code of Conduct

  1.31 Addressing Breaches of the Code of Conduct

  1.32 Conflict of Interest

  1.40 Board Committees

  1.41 Board Liaison and Representation

  1.50 Policy Development and Currency

  
  

• 2.00 Expectations, Relationships, and Engagement

  2.10 Inclusive and Respectful Environments

  2.20 Sexual Identity, Gender Diversity, and Gender Expression

  2.30 Anti-Racism

  2.40 Addressing Concerns and Complaints

  2.50 Public Interest Disclosure/Whistleblower Protection

  2.60 Volunteers

  2.70 Use of Board Property for Child Care

  2.80 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Designation of Head

  2.90 Employee Conflict of Interest

  
  

  
  

• 3.00 Students, Instruction, and School Operations

  3.10 Indigenous Education

  3.20 Catchment Areas

  3.30 Fee-Paying Students

  3.40 District Specialty Programs

  3.50 Curricular, Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities

  
  

• 4.00 Health and Safety

  4.10 Healthy and Safe Environments

  4.20 Student Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Emergency Circumstances

  4.30 Severe Allergic Reaction

  4.40 Provision of Menstrual Products

  4.50 Video Surveillance

  
  

• 5.00 Finance, Facilities, and Transportation

  5.10 Financial Planning and Reporting

  5.11 Accumulated Operating Surplus

  5.12 Annual Budget

  5.20 Student Fees and Financial Hardship

  5.30 Expense Reimbursement

  5.40 Donations and Gifts

  5.60 School Closure

  5.61 Disposal of Land and Improvements

  5.80 Student Transportation

  
  

  
  

Administrative Policies and Procedures (old numbering system)

• Section 3000 Health and Safety

  3050 Emergency Management and Response    Procedure

  3050-1 Student Release    Information Form

  3050-2 Student Release    Action Form

  3051 Fire Management and Response    Procedure

  3052 Earthquake Management and Response     Procedure

  3056 Unwelcome Visitors/Intruders    Policy | Procedure

  3550 First Aid and Accident Reports    Policy | Procedure