Board of Education report for School District 53
The Board held its annual election for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair and for the trustee representative positions for BCPSEA, BCSTA Provincial Council and committees.
Tag: School District No. 53
Students show off their skills in competition
Read school board briefs from the March 15 meeting.
OES crosswalk vandalism creates a teachable moment
The Osoyoos Elementary School OES) community overcame vandalism with inclusivity and kindness as it symbolically repainted one of the rainbow crosswalk stripes in front of the school after it was vandalized.
School district discusses truth, racism, affordability
Check the latest issues discussed by local school board trustees.
School trustees embark on new strategic plan
The School District No. 53 board is developing a new strategic plan to set the district’s direction for the next 10 years.
Integrated youth teams to help students
The focus will be on children and youth with mental health and substance use challenges.
New grad requirement coming
Under the proposed new model, students who are currently in Grade 10 would be the first group to complete this new requirement, starting in September 2023.
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Possible school closure plans discussed
“We need to be prepared for a day when there may be a high number of staff away due to illness.”
Return to school delayed to enhance safety
Many teachers in our schools are working at/or beyond their threshold of anxiety.
Province mandates masks for students K-Grade 3
Updated school safety measures by the provincial government will now require kindergarten to Grade...
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