Langley School District No. 35

The Board of Education discussed and approved several key items, including the 2025/2026 Amended Annual Budget Bylaw and the Smith Campus Access Easement Bylaw. Announcements were made regarding the names of new middle and secondary schools, and reports were presented on the District Calendar consultation for 2028-2029, Diversity and Respect Week 2026, and International Student Program tuition changes. Additionally, the board approved fee structures for Specialty Academies and the International Baccalaureate Program for the upcoming school year. The meeting concluded with a question period covering various educational and administrative topics.

The board meeting included reports on alternative programming and K-12 professional learning communities. The board approved an increase to trustee remuneration and passed Policy 9 regarding board representatives. Motions were passed to advocate to the British Columbia School Trustees Association for increased inclusive education funding for students with an H designation and for a provincial compensation program for teachers' personal property damaged during crisis incidents. Additionally, the board resolved to advocate for sustained federal funding for Project Black Feather. The meeting concluded with a question period from the public.

The Board discussed and received reports regarding the Fine Arts program across the school district and the upcoming Odyssey Professional Development Day. The Board approved the budget process and timeline for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as Policy 7 concerning Board Operations. Additionally, the Board passed motions to advocate for a learning guide for respectful labour-management relationships and to lobby for the reinstatement of the provincial Student and Family Affordability Fund.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key administrative and operational topics. Discussions included reports on the Communications Plan 2023-2026, the Universal Design for Learning initiative, and the Annual Board Development Plan. A notice of motion was served regarding revisions to the Board Representatives policy. The Board also debated a new business motion concerning the implementation of an employee satisfaction survey, which was ultimately defeated, with the subject subsequently referred to a future in-camera meeting.

The School District No. 35 (Langley) Annual Advocacy/Influence Plan is a strategic framework designed to guide advocacy efforts with governmental bodies and external organizations. Its purpose is to secure necessary funding, resources, and policy changes to achieve the District's Strategic Plan goals and vision of 'An Innovative, Inspiring and Unified Learning Community'. The plan focuses on four key advocacy priorities: Equitable and Sufficient Funding, Recruitment and Retention of Staff, Improved Facilities and Capital Projects, and Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Education. These efforts are underpinned by principles of unity, collaboration, ensuring every child matters, equity for all learners, and continuous improvement, aiming to champion the best education for Langley students.