Fawn Wiebe

The board discussed key business items including the approval of the 2026/27 Annual Budget, the appointment of election officers for the 2026 local election, and the implementation of a new Elections Bylaw. Other topics included updates on the Columneetza Jr. Secondary BC Hydro statutory right of way, approval of updated Trustee Remuneration policy, and a review of various district policies. Additionally, the board received reports on Indigenous education, the BC Accessibility Plan, and a three-year budget forecast.

The board discussed several key topics including the approval of the annual budget for the 2026/2027 school year, the submission of a Five-Year Major Capital Plan to the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and the approval of the draft Long Range Facilities Plan. Additionally, reports were reviewed regarding school enrollment trends, district building security updates, and a proposal to convert a classroom into a childcare space. The board also received information on indigenous education initiatives, student literacy assessment programs, and various school-based activities.

The Board of Education meeting included a presentation on the Naghtaneqed School's Mountain Bike Project, highlighting its impact on land-based learning and student engagement. The Superintendent provided a report on recent district events, including partnerships with local First Nations. New business included the final approval of a Statutory Right of Way for TELUS at the 70-Mile School site to facilitate fibre optic upgrades, and support for the 2026/27 Operating Budget engagement process and timeline.

The board meeting agenda includes the Superintendent's report, consideration of committee reports, and several new business items. Key business includes the approval of the 2026/27 school fees schedule, the approval of the 2026/27 Annual Facilities Grant program project list, and the three-reading adoption process for the 2026/27 Capital Plan Bylaw. Additionally, the board addressed matters pertaining to school facility upgrades and maintenance, student programming, and district operational planning.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and consent items for information. Key reports covered IT Partnerships, resulting in the district being selected for a case study shared across North America. A resolution was passed regarding the TELUS Statutory Right of Way at the 70-Mile School site for fibre optic cable upgrades. The board reviewed transportation system efficiencies and discussed the Amended 2025/26 Operating Budget Bylaw, which received three readings. The Committee of the Whole Report from February 9, 2026, was received and approved.