November 12, 2025 | Board Meeting Highlights

Board Meeting Highlights

Unofficial Summary of the Public Board Meeting, held November 12, 2025

Board Elections

The Board conducted its annual elections for Board Chair and Vice-Chair, BCSTA, BCPSEA, Indigenous Education Council Representatives (IEC), and alternate representatives.

Chaya Katrensky Board Chairperson | BCPSEA Alternate

Deborah Luporini Board Vice Chair | BCSTA Provincial Councillor | IEC Alternate

Tisha Boulter BCSTA Alternate

Jeannine Georgeson IEC Representative

Greg Lucas BCPSEA Representative

Chairperson’s Report

Trustee Code of Conduct | The members of the Board of Education reaffirmed commitment to School District No. 64 Policy 1.30 Trustee Code of Conduct.

District Updates

Indigenous Education Council (IEC) | The IEC met on November 3 and amended the Terms of Reference to include six (6) members from W̱SÁNEĆ School Board representing Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum and Pauquachin. The Council expressed appreciation to Indigenous Education Principal Lorna Fraser for the good work being undertaken by the district. The next meeting will be held February 2, 2026.

Day for Truth and Reconciliation | The Board reviewed the meaningful activities carried out by students and staff to reinforce their ongoing commitment to the principles of Truth and Reconciliation.

Policy & Practices Website Navigation | Extensive work has been done to update the Policy and Practices section of the district website now located under the “District” menu of the website. The update features improved accessibility, making Policies, Bylaws, and APs easier to read, search and share.

Finances and Budget

Monthly Financial Report and Budget Update | October’s expenditure report shows spending is 0.29% above projected budget levels.

Pay Transparency Report | School District 64 remains committed to pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap on a macro scale. The 2024–2025 report covers 379 employees: 259 women and 120 men. Data for non-binary and unspecified genders was excluded due to privacy thresholds. On average, women earned 7% more per hour than men, with men earning 93 cents for every dollar earned by women. Women held 68% of all positions, received 65% of total pay, and occupied 74% of the highest-paid roles.

TASK Classroom Expansion | The Board approved the TASK program’s request to expand its outdoor classroom space.

Policy Committee

Policy Approved | The Board approved new Policy 5.65 Naming of Facilities.

Policy Amendment | The Board approved an amendment to Policy 2.30 Anti-Racism.

The new and amended policies will be posted on the district website soon.