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AGENDA

Open Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Yuxwule' Eagle Room (Boardroom) 4:30 PM Page

1. CALL TO ORDER

'Uy' skweyul, sii'em' nu siiye'yu. 'Uy nu shqwaluwun kwunus 'i lumnalu.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people where we live, learn and play.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR 3. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR 4. DESTROY BALLOTS a. Motion to Destroy Ballots

"That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) requests that all ballots be destroyed."

5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA a. Motion to Adopt Agenda

"That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the agenda of the November 5, 2019 Open Board Meeting."

6. MINUTES a. Minutes of the September 26, 2019 Special Open Board Meeting

"That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the minutes of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting." Minutes of the September 26, 2019 Special Open Board Meeting

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b. Minutes of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting

"That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the minutes of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting." Minutes of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting

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7. RECOGNITION AND DELEGATIONS a. Recognition of Larry Mattin, District Principal of Careers, and Career

Education Staff

b. Chemainus Crofton Community Schools' Association c. John A. McDonald 8. REPORT OF CLOSED MEETING a. Report of Closed Meeting 9. OLD BUSINESS a. Action List

Action List Open - Nov 2019

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10. CHAIR OF THE BOARD 10.1 For Board Information 10.1.1 British Columbia School Trustees' Association Chairs' Meeting 10.1.2 Partner Liaison Meeting 10.1.3 Visit by The Honourable Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health

and Addictions

10.1.4 Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education 10.2 For Board Action 10.2.1 School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) Logo 11. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 11.1. Personnel 11.2. For Board Information 11.2.1. Enrolment Report 11.2.2. Strategic Planning Update

November 7 Invitation

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11.2.3. Foundation Skills Assessment 11.2.4. November 27, 2019 Ignite & Bite

Ignite & Bite Nov 11

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11.2.5. November 29, 2019 Non-Instructional Day Non-Instructional Day - Nov 29

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11.2.6. Cowichan Valley Teachers' Union Name Change 11.2.7. Superintendent's Update 11.3. For Board Action 12. SECRETARY - TREASURER 12.1. Personnel 12.2. For Board Information 12.3. For Board Action 13. COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS a. Highlights of the October 9, 2019 DSAC Meeting

DSAC Highlights October 2, 2019

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b. VISTA Report October 25-26, 2019

VISTA Report October 25-26 2019

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c. Provincial Council October 25-26, 2019 d. Indigenous Education Committee October 24-25, 2019 e. Vaping Committee, October 11, 2019

Vaping Committee Minutes - October 11, 2019

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14. UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS a. Schedule of upcoming meetings and events

Scheduled Meetings November 5, 2019

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b. School Remembrance Day Assemblies 2019

School Remembrance Day Assemblies 2019

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c. School Winter Events/Activities 2019

School Events 2019-2020

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15. CORRESPONDENCE

"That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) receive and file the following correspondence:

a. Letter from MLA Stone regarding surging youth vaping rates

Letter from MLA Stone re Vaping

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b. Coastal Ferry Vision Forum Invitation

Coastal Ferry Vision Forum Invitation

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16. NEW BUSINESS 17. QUESTION PERIOD

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18. ADJOURNMENT a. Motion to Adjourn

"That there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned."

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Special Open Board Meeting September 26, 2019

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY)

HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 AT 4:30 PM IN THE BOARDROOM

PRESENT:

Chair, Candace Spilsbury Trustees Barb de Groot, Elizabeth Croft, Randy Doman, and Johanne Kemmler Robyn Gray, Superintendent Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer Sheryl Koers, Associate Superintendent Tom Longridge, Associate Superintendent Karen Blow, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Claire Spencer, Recording Secretary

APOLOGIES:

Trustees Thorne and Hutchins Richard Dyble, Director of Operations Denise Augustine, Director of Aboriginal Education and Learner Engagement Mike Russell, Communications Manager

IN ATTENDANCE: Deron Freer, Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd.

1. Call to Order

Trustee Spilsbury called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and respectfully acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people where we live, learn and play.

2. Adoption of Agenda

a. Motion to Adopt Agenda Moved by Trustee Doman seconded by Trustee Croft "That the Board of Education of School

District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the agenda of the September 26, 2019 Special Open Board Meeting." CARRIED

3. Financial Statements

a. Audited Financial Statements 2018-2019 The Secretary-Treasurer thanked the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Human Resources, Finance and Payroll teams for all their work throughout the year and for their assistance in preparing the 2018-2019 Financial Statements. He also thanked the Board for continuing to monitor the District's financial position, and the Auditors and their team for preparing their statements. Of note this year were the continued enrolment growth, and the $9.3M classroom enhancement fund which paid for 79 teachers and 14 educational assistants.

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Special Open Board Meeting September 26, 2019

The Auditors require letters from law firms used by the District to confirm that all potential liabilities are included in the Financial Statements. One confirmation letter will not be received until tomorrow, due to an absence at the legal office. Although verbal confirmation has been received, the Auditor's report will remain in draft pending receipt of the final letter. The Secretary-Treasurer introduced Deron Freer of Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd., who presented the 2018-2019 Audited Financial Statements. Deron Freer reviewed the Audited Financial Statements and reported that actual results closely paralleled budget. The resulting $1.055M surplus on a budget of $82M is within the 1-3% contingency policy at 1.2%.

Moved by Trustee Croft seconded by Trustee Doman "That the Board of Education of School

District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the 2018-2019 Financial Statements subject to receipt of the final Auditor's Report." CARRIED

4. Adjournment

a. Motion to Adjourn Moved by Trustee de Groot seconded by Trustee Doman "That there being no further

business, the meeting be adjourned." CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

Candace Spilsbury, Chair Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer

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Minutes of the September 26, 2019 Special Open Board Meeting of 29

Open Board Meeting October 01, 2019

MINUTES OF THE OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 79 (COWICHAN VALLEY) HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 AT 4:30 PM IN THE BOARDROOM

PRESENT:

Chair, Candace Spilsbury Trustees Barb de Groot, Elizabeth Croft, Randy Doman, Rob Hutchins, and Johanne Kemmler Robyn Gray, Superintendent Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Dyble, Director of Operations Karen Blow, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Claire Spencer, Recording Secretary

APOLOGIES:

Trustee Joe Thorne Sheryl Koers, Associate Superintendent Tom Longridge, Associate Superintendent Denise Augustine, Director of Aboriginal Education and Learner Engagement Mike Russell, Communications Manager

1. Call to Order

'Uy' skweyul, sii'em' nu siiye'yu. 'Uy nu shqwaluwun kwunus 'i lumnalu. Trustee Spilsbury called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and respectfully acknowledged that the meeting was taking place on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people where we live, learn and play.

2. Adoption of Agenda

a. Motion to Adopt Agenda Addition to the Agenda: 11.1 Nourish Cowichan Letter of Support

Moved by Trustee Hutchins seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the agenda of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting as amended." CARRIED

3. Minutes

a. Minutes of the September 3, 2019 Open Board Meeting Moved by Trustee Croft seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts the minutes of the September 3, 2019 Open Board Meeting." CARRIED

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Minutes of the October 1, 2019 Open Board Meeting of 29


4. Recognition and Delegations

a. Warmland Restorative Justice Society Warmland Restorative Justice Society's Vice-President Denise McArthur, Treasurer Tammy Morris, and Facilitator Allen Peabody gave a presentation to Trustees on the restorative justice system. This approach to justice is used with first-time offenders for crimes such as harm to persons or property, threats, cyber bullying and shoplifting. Restorative justice emphasizes healing for victims, requires offenders to be accountable for their actions, and may result in no criminal record upon successful completion of the process. The process includes the following steps:

• Upon referral (most often from the police) a facilitator interviews both victim and offender to see if the case is a good fit for restorative justice.

• A forum is held including the victim/supporters, offender/supporters, parents, friends, a representative from the referring agency (police officer if involved) and representatives of the community. They discuss what happened, who was harmed, and how they were harmed. The offender is expected to take responsibility and talk about what led to the offense.

• The agreement phase determines what can be done to repair the harm, i.e. community service hours, reparation, etc., and a contract is created listing specific tasks and deadlines for completion. If the offender completes the tasks by the deadline the case is closed.

5. Report of Closed Meeting

a. Report of Closed Meeting The Board met in closed session prior to this meeting. Personnel issues, specifically the retirement of the custodial supervisor and the process for replacement were discussed, as well as multiple property items for discussion and action.

6. Old Business

a. Action List The Action List was discussed.

7. Superintendent of Schools 7.1 Personnel 7.2 For Board Information

a. Enrollment The September 30 student headcount revealed an increase of 143 students across the District. The elementary headcount was up by 73 students, while the secondary headcount was up by 83. This increase was attributed to migration into District, with kindergarten enrolment lower than in previous years.

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b. Orange Shirt Day SD79 respectfully acknowledged Orange Shirt Day on Monday, September 30th as staff and students travel the path together towards reconciliation. Orange shirts were worn again this year throughout the District on Sept 30th.

c. CVRD Climate Adaptation Strategy

SD79 has been invited by the CVRD to be a partner in its four Cowichan Region Climate Adaptation Strategy Workshops to be held from October to December. The Secretary-Treasurer and Director of Operations, along with seven District secondary students, will attend the workshops to provide their thoughts on actions the region can take to prepare itself and the community for a changing climate.

d. Strategic Planning Update

The District is in phase 2 of the process, where staff, Principals and Vice-Principals and the Indigenous Education Department are working with students, staff, parents and parent groups asking questions about the world they would like to create. The District is also engaging with Indigenous leadership and communities to gather their input. Feedback is due by October 26.

e. Superintendent's Update

Climate Action Strike - On September 20th students gathered in Duncan’s City Square to show their support for action against climate change. Terry Fox Run - Many District schools held a Terry Fox Run this September and raised money for cancer research. The District received a letter of thanks from the Terry Fox Foundation for the continued support of its schools participating in the annual Terry Fox Run. Last year District schools raised $12,411.10 for the annual Terry Fox Run, bringing the total raised to date by SD79 schools to $239,543.91. Non-Instructional Day – At the September 23rd non-instructional day, District personnel, teachers and support workers focused their learning on four key areas: Curriculum, Inclusion, Mental Health, and Indigenous Education. Providing excellent professional development is one of the ways in which our district ensures our teachers are given the professional skills to create exceptional and innovative learning environments for our nearly 8000 learners. In particular the focus was on healthy and respectful workplaces. Grade 12 Career Fair/BBQ – On the morning of September 25th, SD79 Grade 12 students from all five secondary schools came together for this second annual event. Students had fun with the interactive inflatables, enjoyed a BBQ lunch, and were able to check out a diverse range of career and post-secondary opportunities. Applied Design, Skills and Technology Workshop – Last week 30 teachers and administrators engaged in a two-day workshop with Science Ventures and two ADST Specialist Teachers from the Kootenay-Columbia School District. Participants learned a number of strategies to help engage our learners in exciting technology-based lessons that integrate multiple curricular areas.

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Alexander Elementary - Kindergarten Walks - Two Kindergarten/Grade 1 teachers at Alexander Elementary wanted to bring nature and culture into their classrooms on a regular basis this year, and as a result, have created a program called Nem’ tst’ Umshasum (“We are Going for a Walk”). On the last Wednesday of each month, they will be taking their classes outdoors, to a variety of local sites to explore the lands, customs, and traditions of the Coast Salish People by “Going for a Walk” with a Cowichan Elder, Cultural Leader, and/or Knowledge Keeper. Through this place-based learning, they will focus on the First People’s Principles of Learning to support students in developing an Aboriginal world view. Ignite & Bite - The School District’s Learning Team is presenting an Ignite & Bite quarterly dinner series to ignite thinking and to have a bite with colleagues. Topics for the series include Indigenous Understandings, Mental Health, Curriculum, and Inclusion. The Ignite & Bite series is for all teaching staff, TTOCs, pre-service teachers, principals, vice-principals, StrongStart facilitators and support staff. The first session is this Thursday, October 3rd. Cops for Cancer – Tour de Rock - Schools and students greeted the cyclists on the Cops for Cancer “Tour de Rock!” as they rode through the Cowichan Valley earlier today. Scheduled stops at District schools this year have included Chemainus Elementary, Lake Cowichan, Palsson, Tansor, Drinkwater, and Maple Bay Schools. They will also be stopping at Ecole Cobble Hill and George Bonner on October 2nd. October 9th DSAC meeting being hosted by Nourish Cowichan - The first DSAC meeting of the school year will be hosted by Nourish Cowichan at Ecole Mt. Prevost School. Great BC ShakeOut Drill - Schools in the District are registering to participate in the “Great BC ShakeOut” earthquake drill on October 17th at 10:17 a.m. Vancouver Island Learning Network (VILN) - The VILN #6 ADST, Design Thinking and Coding learning session, will be held in Nanaimo on October 18th and 19th. These sessions provide a great opportunity for learning and networking with other teachers from across Vancouver Island. Dyslexia Awareness Month - October is Dyslexia awareness month in Canada. It is being recognized by wearing or decorating with the colour red for a day during the week of October 21st as a way of promoting awareness.

7.3 For Board Action 8. Secretary - Treasurer 8.1 Personnel 8.2 For Board Information

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8.3 For Board Action

a. Policy 20 - Cannabis Retail Facilities The Board adopted the new Policy which recognizes that youth are particularly vulnerable to the health, educational and social problems which are linked to cannabis. Cannabis use can change the way that the brain grows and develops up until at least age 25. The Policy stipulates that the Board will file objection to any site specific zoning within 300 meters of schools, and will review any applications within 300 to 600 meters from a school site.

Moved by Trustee Hutchins seconded by Trustee Croft "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) adopts Policy 20 - Cannabis Retail Facilities." CARRIED

b. Old Crofton Elementary The Ministry of Education has approved a request for up to $650,000 to fund the demolition of the old Crofton Elementary School. The demolition needs to be completed by March 31, 2020.

Moved by Trustee Croft seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) gives first reading to Capital Bylaw No. 19-02 Capital Project 128081" CARRIED

Moved by Trustee de Groot seconded by Trustee Kemmler "That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) gives second reading to Capital Bylaw No. 19-02 Capital Project 128081." CARRIED

Moved by Trustee de Groot seconded by Trustee Croft "That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) consider three readings of Capital Bylaw No. 19-02 Capital Project 128081 at this meeting." CARRIED

Moved by Trustee Kemmler seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) gives third and final reading to Capital Bylaw No. 19-02 Capital Project 128081." CARRIED

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9. Committees and Outside Organizations

a. Summary of the September 17, 2019 Advisory Committee Meeting Moved by Trustee Croft seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) receives the Summary of the September 17, 2019 Advisory Committee Meeting." CARRIED

b. Minutes of the September 24, 2019 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting Moved by Trustee Hutchins seconded by Trustee de Groot "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) receives the Minutes of the September 24, 2019 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting." CARRIED

10. Upcoming Meetings and Events

a. Schedule of School Remembrance Day Ceremonies The schedule of school Remembrance Day ceremonies was reviewed. In addition, four Remembrance Day ceremonies in local communities will be attended by Trustees with student representatives from DPAC.

b. Schedule of upcoming meetings and events

The schedule of upcoming meetings and events was discussed.

11. Correspondence

11.1 Nourish Cowichan Letter of Support Moved by Trustee Hutchins seconded by Trustee Croft "That the Board of Education of

School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) direct the Chair to write a letter of support for Nourish Cowichan." CARRIED

12. New Business 13. Question Period

Trustees responded to questions from the community regarding the Vaping Committee, the climate adaptation strategy, and the replacement of Cowichan Secondary School.

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14. Adjournment

a. Motion to Adjourn Moved by Trustee de Groot seconded by Trustee Doman "That there being no further

business, the meeting be adjourned." CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

Candace Spilsbury, Chair Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer

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ACTION LIST FOR OPEN MEETINGS

Description Assigned To Action Disposition / Completion

November 5, 2019 Page 1

December 4, 2018

Meeting with First Nations

Candace Spilsbury

Meet individually with Cowichan Tribes, Penelakut Tribe, Halalt First Nation, Lake Cowichan First Nation, Malahat Band, Lyackson First Nation, Stz’uminus First Nation and the Cowichan Valley Metis Nation to discuss community items.

In progress

Child Care Spaces Funding Application Robyn Gray

Develop partnerships with licensed non-profit Child Care providers as soon as possible, to apply for funding from the Ministry of Children and Families ‘new spaces’ program for child care space in our elementary schools by January 31, 2019, and include the Early Learning Committee in the discussions and direction of programs.

In progress

March 5, 2019

Legacy Wall Robyn Gray Establish a public location in the School Board Office and mount historical photos of the Board of Education. In progress

May 7, 2019

Cannabis retailer rezoning applications Jason Sandquist

Develop a policy regarding the distance that cannabis retail facilities should be from our schools, incorporating the recommendations of Dr. Paul Hasselback, former Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island

Complete

June 4, 2019

Flag Poles Robyn Gray Look at the possibility of adding one or more flag poles in order to recognize the local Nations whose children attend District schools and report back.

In progress

October 1, 2019 Nourish Cowichan Letter of Support for gaming funds application

Candace Spilsbury

The Board directs the Chair to write a letter of support for Nourish Cowichan Complete

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November 29, 2019 Non-Instructional Day of 29

HighlightsfromtheMinutesoftheOctober2,2019DistrictStudentAdvisoryCommittee(DSAC)Meeting:DSAC’sfirstmeetingoftheschoolyearwasheldonOctober2,2019atNourishCowichan.Followingintroductions,theSuperintendentreviewedthemandateofDSAC.Thecommitteediscussedchangingthemeetingstructuretomakeitmorefun,friendlyandwarmfeelingaswellasprovidingopportunitiestobringoutleadershiprolesbyhavingadifferentleaderateachmeetinginsteadofanelectedChair.DSACreceivedpresentationsfromFatimaDaSilvaaboutNourishCowichanandfromKeithLawrenceofCVRDEnvironmentalServicesregardingtheCowichanRegionClimateAdaptationStrategy.DSACdecidedtoholdthenextmeetingatCowichanSecondarywhichwillalsoincludechairingthemeeting.ThecommitteeselectedDSACrepstoattendRemembranceDayCeremonies,AdvisoryCommitteeandVapingCommitteemeetings.ThenextDSACmeetingwillbeWednesday,November13th10:00a.m.atCowichanSecondary.

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Highlights of the October 9, 2019 DSAC Meeting of 29

VISTAReportOctober25–26,2019PortAlberni,BC

Attendees: TrusteeE.Croft TrusteeR.Doman TrusteeC.Spilsbury SuperintendentR.Gray1. MikeDowniepresentedthestoryofChanieWenjack,anIndigenouschildwhodied

tryingtowalkhomeover600milesfromaresidentialschoolinOntarioin1966.“The

SecretPath”hasbecomethestorydevelopedbyGordDownie(TheTragicallyHip)and

MikeDownietoprovidethetruthforCanadiansaboutthistimeinCanadianhistory

includingIndigenouspeoplesandtohelpinthepathtoreconciliationtoanewCanada.

2. PortAlberni’sSuperintendent,GregSmyth,talkedabouttheimportanceofthe

connectionofeachstudenttotwoadultsintheirschoolswhoare“crazyaboutthekid.”

TheDistrictusestheHumanLearningPartnership’sMiddleYearsDevelopment

Instrument(MDI)totracktheimpactonstudents.Otherstrategiesinclude:

• Teachskillsofempathy,optimism,resilience,self-regulationandpro-social

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• Recognize3:00–6:00p.m.asthetimeforyouthcrimeandhaveasmanyafter

schoolprogramsliketeamsports,drama,artactivities,homeworkclubs,parks

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• Recognizetheimportanceofsocial-emotionalwellbeingofadultsandare

workingonsocial-emotionallearning(SEL)foreducators;

• PlanonusingtheHumanLearningPartnershipChildhoodExperiences

Questionnaire(CHEQ)parentsurveyformforincomingkindergarteners;

• Haveapartnershipmodelforbeforeandafter-schoolchildcareinsomeschools.

3. RenzoDelNegrogaveabargainingupdateandtheVISTABusinessMeetingconcluded

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VISTA Report October 25-26, 2019 of 29

Vaping Committee Meeting October 11, 2019

School Board Office, 2557 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC

In attendance: School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley): Trustee Candace Spilsbury Trustee Elizabeth Croft Trustee Johanne Kemmler Superintendent Robyn Gray First Nations Health Authority (FNHA): Larissa Coser, Project Coordinator, Tobacco Cessation & Reduction Vancouver Island Health Authority: Rebekah Kirk, Supervisor, Tobacco & Vapour Prevention and Control Program Shannon Waters, Medical Health Officer *Shelley McClure, Regional Mgr., Tobacco & Vapour Prevention and Control Program One Cowichan Communities Health Network: Cindy Lise, Regional Facilitator District Student Advisory Council: *Tristen Peterson, Grade 10 Student, Lake Cowichan School *via teleconference The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. 1. Welcome/Introductions

Committee members introduced themselves. 2. Community Update

• Our Cowichan, Island Health, BC Lung Association and local governments worked together to draft a comprehensive bylaw.

• Implementing a regional bylaw through the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is more challenging than anticipated and is not yet complete.

• The Town of Ladysmith adopted their own bylaw, and the Town of Lake Cowichan is interested in adopting one but hasn’t yet done so. The City of Duncan has updated their bylaw.

• BC’s Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry has made illnesses associated with vaping reportable (to Medical Health Officers), which allows them to be tracked. This will give a better idea of numbers in the coming months.

• The information is that vaping isn’t less harmful than smoking but is a different harm.

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• FNHA will be holding a session on vaping for community members in Cowichan on October 25. The Promoting Indigenous Led Action on Respecting Tobacco Project (PILAR) through SFU is a research project based on learning about traditional tobacco use and to provide strategies to decrease smoking in First Nations communities. The project is adding vaping to its research. Youth vaping is generally those who have never smoked but are now hugely addicted to nicotine. There are also long-term smokers who are using vaping to try to quit.

3. Purpose of the Committee

The Board of Education passed a motion in the spring to work with community partners to raise awareness around the hazards of vaping – not only with youth, but with parents and the broader community. Discussion ensued on the mandate and purpose of the committee. Discussion included:

• Parents need to have information on the health impacts of vaping • Online and through media (news on social platforms) would be a good way to

share information with youth • The most successful tobacco prevention campaign for youth was the truth

campaign (www.thetruth.com) because it focussed on tobacco companies • Four of the five major vape companies are owned by big tobacco companies • Suggestion for a presentation to DPAC • Share results from VIHA’s survey • DSAC could have a topic with vaping theme at their monthly meeting • Committee could work with high school leadership groups • The Advisory Committee could be a resource • The Health Network is a fantastic conduit for sharing info • Our Cowichan may have an information package that could be shared with the

committee • Investigate what methodologies could be used to reach out to the communities • Ensure a consistent message is being delivered • VIHA has some indigenous specific materials. Is there anything specific about

this school district that should be developed? • The BC Lung Association has a vaping tool kit which includes a game and

power point aimed at grades 5-7 but could be used up to grade 9 • Toolkits, pamphlets, research facts could be used to start the campaign • Where would the campaign reside? SD79 website? • Need communication plan • Youth have a passion for the environment - where does the poison in e-

cigarettes fit within that (not only concern for the environment but their bodies) • Age limits to purchase are easily circumvented by youth who can buy pre-paid

credit cards at the supermarket then order products online

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4. Next Steps

Resources: • Larissa Coser will send a list of resources • Provide evidence-based information • Health Canada, BC Lung Association are resources • Need to target the mis-information

Tristen will ask others at DSAC about having a presentation (survey results). He sees more students using marijuana than vaping/smoking cigarettes. Community Action Team will connect with Tristen regarding substance use in the Cowichan Region This committee will take action around developing an awareness campaign. SD79’s Communications Manager will be invited to participate in the next meeting. DPAC will be asked to have a presentation on vaping and vaping awareness at their monthly meeting (Robyn). Vaping topic will be added to the District’s Advisory Committee (education partners) Agenda. Tristen Peterson shared his contact information: phone - 250-510-4448; email - [email protected].

Next Meeting: December 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING COMMITTEE / OTHER MEETINGS

MEETING DATE/TIME LOCATION Strategic Planning Process Community Meeting November 7, 5:30 – 7:00 Quamichan School

Ministry of Education – Learning & Child Care Summit November 8 Vancouver

DSAC Meeting (Trustee Kemmler) November 13, 10:00 Cowichan Secondary School

Health & Safety Committee Meeting (Trustee Hutchins) November 19, 1:00-3:00 Yuxwule’ Eagle Room

Board Education and Business Committee Meeting November 19, 4:00 Yuxwule’ Eagle Room

DPAC Meeting (Trustee Spilsbury) November 21, 7:00 Yuxwule’ Eagle Room

Advisory Committee Meeting November 26, 4:30 Inspire Room

BCSTA Trustee Academy Pre-Conference November 28 Vancouver

BCSTA Trustee Academy November 29-30 Vancouver

Vaping Committee Meeting October 11, 1:00–2:30 Smayaqw’a Ladybug Room

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Cowichan Valley School District

Schedule of School Remembrance Day Assemblies 2019

SCHOOL DATE TIME

Alex Aitken Elementary - Nov 7th - 10:00 am

Alexander Elementary - Nov 8th - 10:30 am

Bench Elementary - Nov 8th - 10:00 am

Chemainus Elementary Community School

- Nov 6th - 1:15 pm

Crofton Community School - Nov 5th - 10:30 am

Discovery Elementary - Nov 8th - 10:45 am

Drinkwater Elementary - Nov 7th - 10:00 am

Ecole Cobble Hill Elementary - Nov 8th - 10:30 am

Ecole Mt. Prevost Elementary - Nov 4th - 10:15 am

George Bonner Elementary - Nov 8th - 10:30 am

Khowhemun Elementary - Nov 6th - 9:15 am

Maple Bay Elementary - Nov 8th - 1:00 pm

Mill Bay Nature School - Nov 8th - 9:00 am

Palsson Elementary - Nov 8th - 11:30 am

Tansor Elementary - Nov 4th - 8:30 am

Thetis Island School - Nov 7th - 11:00 am

Chemainus Secondary - Nov 8th - 1:00 pm

Cowichan Secondary - Nov 8th - 10:15 am

CVOLC - TBA - TBA

Frances Kelsey Secondary - Nov 8th - 10:30 am

Lake Cowichan School - Nov 8th - 10:00 am

Quamichan School - Nov 8th - 11:00 am

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Cowichan Valley School District Schedule of Winter Events/Activities

December 2019

SCHOOL EVENT DATE(S) TIME(S) LOCATION

Alex Aitken Elem. - Concert - Dec 18 - Dec 19

- 1:00 pm - 1:00 & 6:30 pm

- school gym

Alexander Elem. - nothing planned

Bench Elem. - Concert - Dec 5 - 1:00 & 6:30 pm - school gym

Chemainus Community School

- Concert - Dec 11 - 6:30 pm - school gym

Crofton Community School

- Winter Performance - Dec 19 - 1:00 & 6:30 pm - school gym

Discovery Elem. - Concert - Dec 19 - 3:00 & 6:30 pm - school gym

Drinkwater Elem. - Winter Concert - Dec 11 (dress rehearsal) - Dec 12

- 9:30 am - 1:00 & 6:30 pm

- school gym

Ecole Cobble Hill El. - Concert - Dec 10 (even divisions) - Dec 11 (odd divisions)

- 12:30 & 6:30 pm both days

- school gym

Ecole Mt. Prevost Elem. - Winter Concert (TBA if tickets required – contact school office)

- Dec 4 (dress rehearsal) - Dec 5

- morning - evening

- Cowichan Theatre

George Bonner Elem. - Winter Concert - Dec 11 and 12 - 1:00 & 6:30 pm both days

- school multi-purpose room

Khowhemun Elem. - Winter Concert - Dec 5 - 12:45 & 6:00 pm - school gym

Maple Bay Elem. - Winter Concert - Dec 3 - TBA - school gym

Mill Bay Nature School - nothing planned

Palsson Elem. - Concert - Jan 22 - Jan 23

- 1:00 & 6:00 pm both days

- school gym

Tansor Elem. - Concert - Dec 12 - 1:00 & 6:30 pm - school gym

Chemainus Sec. - Winter Luncheon for whole school - Dec 19 - 11:15 am - school gym

Cowichan Sec. - Play - dates TBA

CVOLC - Luncheon - Dec 19 - 11:00 am - large gym

Frances Kelsey Sec. - Band and Choir Winter Concert - Dec 3 - 7:00 pm - FKSS Dome

Lake Cowichan School - Luncheon - Dec 5 - 11:00 am

Quamichan School - TBA

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Kamloops − South Thompson Constituency Office 446 Victoria Street Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A7 T 250.374.2880 | F 250.377.3448

October 4, 2019

Board of Education School District No 079 (Cowichan Valley) 2557 Beverly St Duncan BC V9L 2X3 Delivered via email: [email protected] ATTN: Chairperson Spilsbury and the Board of Education

Dear Chairperson and the Board of Education:

I am writing to you today to ask for your support in demanding action from the B.C. Government to address surging youth vaping rates.

A new school year has begun and teen vaping is on the rise at an alarming rate. Earlier this summer, an article published by the British Medical Journal indicated that vaping among youth in Canada aged 16 to 19 is up 74 per cent since last year, and it’s estimated that 30 per cent of B.C. teens in grades 10 to 12 are vaping on a regular basis.

Almost daily, we’re hearing stories about people getting sick, and in some cases, even dying, as a result of vaping. There now appears to be an indisputable link between this practice and several dangerous and harmful acute health impacts, not to mention the potential long-term health implications that are not yet known.

Our kids are being drawn in and hooked to this unhealthy practice in increasing numbers as a direct result of the efforts vape companies have made to deliberately target youth with kid-friendly e-cigarette flavours like fruit medley, gummy bear, and mango. These companies – and the tobacco companies which own substantial interests in most of them – have also targeted our kids with savvy marketing and advertising. This is especially prevalent on social media, where sleek, modern, compact drug delivery devices are promoted in alluring packaging.

On April 11, 2019, I introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the B.C. Legislature focused on taking action to combat rising levels of youth vaping here in our province. At the time, B.C.’s Minister of Health, Adrian Dix, and many other members of the government indicated that they shared my concerns about this public health issue and that they were committed to working with me to implement tough action to protect our kids from the harmful effects of vaping.

Unfortunately, nearly six months later, no action has yet been taken by the B.C. government, though Mr. Dix has suggested in recent media reports that government does intend to announce their intentions soon.

Todd G. Stone, MLA Kamloops − South Thompson

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Numerous jurisdictions across North America have already said enough is enough and have taken action to curb youth vaping. Just last week, Washington State became the latest U.S. state to ban flavoured e-cigarettes via an emergency order of the governor, joining Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, which have also taken this step. Numerous other U.S. states and jurisdictions – not to mention the U.S. federal government – are moving in the same direction. I believe that the B.C. government should do the same. While I understand the B.C. government has recently indicated its desire to await further action from Health Canada, it is impractical to assume any immediate follow-up from Ottawa until the current federal election is over, a federal government has been sworn in, and federal cabinet priorities have been established. All of the above will take many months, which would mean losing almost the entire school year. We simply cannot allow that to happen. My Private Member’s Bill would legislate the banning of flavoured vapour products, the implementation of tighter retail controls (restricting sales to vape shops, tobacco shops and pharmacies), and would ensure tougher penalties for non-compliance. I’ve also called for the B.C. government to provide the resources necessary to fund evidence-based awareness, prevention and support programs – delivered by youth for youth – in every middle and high school across B.C. There are existing programs – such as Preventure – which have been piloted in various schools to date and have demonstrated promising results as students in schools with this program were less likely to use illicit drugs, cannabis and tobacco. And finally, there needs to be tougher online retail controls implemented for the sale of vape products (including age-verification), a complete ban on all marketing and advertising of vape products (exactly as is the case today for all tobacco products), reduced nicotine concentrations and enhanced enforcement. I thank you and all professionals in B.C.’s education system for the efforts being made on the ground in classrooms today to combat youth vaping, and I would be very interested to learn from you as to any successful strategies and best practices to combat youth vaping that you’ve implemented or are aware of. That said, more needs to be done which is why I ask you to join me in urging the B.C. government to take immediate action on this important issue to prevent an entire generation of our youth from becoming addicted to nicotine and suffering potential acute and long-term negative health effects due to vaping. It would be appreciated if wrote a letter to Minister Adrian Dix urging him to take action on this issue. Please copy me on your letter and e-mail it to me at [email protected]. As well, if you would like to discuss this matter further, I would be happy to take your call at 250-374-2880. We need to work together to keep our kids safe and healthy. As one parent said to me recently in the context of no action having yet been taken in B.C. to combat youth vaping, “Our kids deserve better from us.” I couldn’t agree more. Regards, Todd G. Stone MLA Kamloops – South Thompson cc. Superintendent of Schools Gray Dan Davis, MLA Official Opposition Education Critic

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From: "Transportation, Minister TRAN:EX" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 8:15 AM To: "<Undisclosed recipients:;>" Subject: Invitation: Coastal Ferry Vision Forum

Greetings,

Our government understands the importance of coastal ferry services in the lives of many British Columbians. Ferries connect people with their family and friends, jobs and appointments. The system also supports the provincial economy. Effective ferry service helps to meet our government’s three key commitments to British Columbians: to make life more affordable, to deliver the services people count on, and to build a strong, sustainable economy. Our government has worked hard over the past two years to make BC’s ferry system work for people by amending legislation, restoring 2,700 ferry sailings and reducing and freezing ferry fares.

Over the next few months, we will be developing a vision for coastal ferry services to ensure we have the right services in place in the future. I will be hosting regional forums across coastal British Columbia to collect input and ideas from stakeholders like you. What we learn from you will help inform our next phase of broader engagement, which will include community meetings and online feedback.

I invite you to participate in the forum in Nanaimo on November 12. Please come prepared for an interactive and engaging exchange of ideas.

Your feedback will shape the vision for the future of ferry services in British Columbia.

Nanaimo

November 12 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Coast Bastion Hotel – Douglas Room 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, B.C.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Three key themes will be explored during the forum – Services, Travellers and Communities. We’ll be considering questions like:

1. Thinking of the next generation of ferry users, what does a trip of the future look like? 2. How could your ferry journey be improved? 3. What is the importance of the ferry service to your community?

To register for the forum, please email [email protected] with subject line “Nanaimo Forum” and with your name and organization in the body of the email. Please do not reply to this email, as this inbox will not be monitored for RSVPs.

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If you are unable to attend, or would like to designate a representative, please forward this invitation internally to an alternate. We want to make sure we hear from your group or organization. Alternatively, we will be hosting four other forums across BC. If you would prefer to attend one of these other forums, please indicate this in your RSVP.

Vancouver November 7

9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Vancouver Public Library – Peter Kaye Room

350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Comox November 8

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Genoa Sail Building at Marina Park

121 Port Augusta Street, Comox, B.C.

Victoria November 14

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Victoria Conference Centre – Saanich Room

720 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C.

Salt Spring Island November 15

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Harbour House Hotel – Crofton Room

121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

If you have any questions about these forums, please [email protected].

Sincerely, Honourable Claire Trevena Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure MLA, North Island

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