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The board discussed various items including the development of an asset registry, substitute funding deficits, and nursing support in schools. A letter of support for the NWT Art Centre was approved, and Policy 6 regarding the role of the Board Chairperson was reviewed. Additionally, the board considered Jordan's Principle advocacy, student record regulations, school improvement goals, and the approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar. Administrative reports were provided, including updates on facility maintenance, safety training compliance, and financial budgetary amendments.

The board meeting agenda includes topics such as a land acknowledgement, chairperson's remarks, and various presentations including the North Slave Metis Alliance. The business portion covers the restoration of nursing supports in schools, reviews of previous meeting minutes, trustee statements, and new business items regarding the Public Service Act, Education Leaders follow-up, and mail-in ballots. The meeting also features reports from the chairperson, superintendent, and various standing and ad hoc committees, including finance, audit, policy, and negotiations.

The board discussed various items including the NWT Art Centre Initiative, music program funding and coordination, and the need for a mid-life retrofit at École William McDonald Middle School. Additionally, the board reviewed the 2024-2025 audited financial statements and annual report, approved a subscription to the Canadian School Board Association, and discussed strategies for the upcoming meeting with Yellowknife MLAs, including funding concerns for education staff and bussing.

The board discussed several items, including a presentation on music education, the development of an asset registry by the Facilities Committee, and a deficit in substitute funding to be brought to an MLA meeting. Ongoing discussions were held regarding Land Acknowledgement approaches and nursing supports in schools. The board also approved a letter of support for the NWT Art Centre initiative, reviewed Policy 6, and addressed a joint letter regarding Jordan's Principle. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a facilitator for Board and Superintendent evaluations, reviewed the 2026-2027 school calendar, and discussed various administrative reports including recruitment efforts and curriculum planning.

The Board discussed a presentation from the North Slave Metis Alliance and established new protocols regarding the addition of action items and public engagement in education sessions. Significant focus was placed on Bill 32, with the Board deciding to advocate regarding the definition of public service. Other key topics included a review of school improvement plans, the ongoing issue of homeschool funding and the potential need for legal clarity, and updates on district operational matters, including water quality monitoring and school security. The Board also addressed preliminary budget planning for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.