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The meeting commenced with an Indigenous land acknowledgment and presentations regarding Indigenous Education and Equity/Anti-Racism initiatives. Key agenda items included the adoption of the agenda and several elections/representations for various advisory committees, such as transforming the Finance and Capital Assets committee meetings into closed sessions. Policy adoptions were approved for the Anti-Racism Policy (P-107) and the Information and Communication Technologies Policy (P-901), while Policy P-512 regarding unexpected medical emergencies was approved for consultation. Informational points covered educational trips, cultural planning, student enrollment figures showing a net decrease of 81 students, updates on the 4-year-old program and the IB program, reconciliation efforts, budget status as of September 30, 2025, 2026-2027 budget planning, school transportation, and legal case expenditures totaling $17,983,028 between March 2021 and June 2025. Governance included regional reports and updates on the Strategic Plan, School Election Working Group, and FNCSF.

The special public meeting included several key agenda items. Discussions commenced with an Indigenous acknowledgment for all First Nations in British Columbia and a sharing session regarding equity and anti-racism, noting the Canadian government's 2024-2028 strategy. The board proceeded to read and adopt the agenda. Key resolutions involved the third reading and adoption recommendation for the CSF Amended Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD93-03, which received a majority vote despite one council member's opposition regarding regional need prioritization. Subsequently, the board approved the third reading and adoption of the CSF Burnaby Stormwater Management System Covenant Bylaw 2025. The public question period yielded no questions.

The Board meeting commenced with an acknowledgement of the First Nations territories and a presentation on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A significant part of the meeting involved elections, resulting in Marie-Pierre Lavoie being elected as Board Chair and Gaëtan Desrochers as Vice-Chair. Representation for various partner groups and associations was approved to remain the same as the previous year. Key resolutions included the adoption of the 2024-2025 Student Learning Improvement Report and the adoption of the 2024-2025 Financial Statements, which indicated a deficit reduction attributed to factors like unfulfilled positions and weather. The Board also moved forward with the first and second readings of the CSF Amended Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2025/26-CPSD93-03 and the CSF Burnaby Stormwater Management System Covenant Bylaw 2025. Policy adoptions included Policy P-402 concerning the roles and responsibilities of the General Management. Information reports covered the 2025-2026 school start-up, international students, the 4-year-old programs implementation, school budgeting, school supplies allocation, and the 'Nourrir la relève' program addressing food insecurity. Discussions on governance included updates from regional representatives and ongoing work related to the Electoral Working Group regarding potential regional restructuring.

This educational project for École Francophone Kimberley outlines a strategic direction for 2024-2026, rooted in Indigenous perspectives of the Ktunaxa Lands. It focuses on three main pillars: literacy, human and social development (well-being), and global education. Key initiatives include experiential learning, fostering gratitude and belonging through environmental connection, and cultural learning through cooking, aiming to enhance student learning, well-being, and reduce anxiety.

This educational project for École des Pionniers de Maillardville, spanning 2024-2026, outlines three core strategic pillars: literacy, human and social development, and global education. The plan aims to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive school community by reinforcing Francophone culture, promoting personal growth, and fostering a strong sense of belonging through diverse academic initiatives, artistic performances, and community engagement.