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Notice of Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement Public Consultation Meetings – Terrace & Kitimat

Posted on December 1, 2015 | Comments Off on Notice of Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement Public Consultation Meetings – Terrace & Kitimat

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Notice of Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement Public Consultation Meetings, Terrace & Kitimat (PDF Format)

 

 

Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is holding a series of Public Consultation Meetings to discuss student learning in our Terrace and Kitimat schools.  Of particular focus will be the success of our Aboriginal learners.

The Public Consultation Meetings will take place as follows:

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Suwilaawks Community School (Library) – Terrace

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Haisla Community School (Community Room) – Kitamaat Village

All members of the public are invited to attend.

A summary of feedback received from the Public Consultation Meetings will be provided to the District Aboriginal Education Committee for their consideration and review for the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement.

For further information or to provide a written submission prior to the meeting, please contact:

Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant that the Board of Education Office
Tel: (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401
Email: carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca

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CMSD82 Amended 2015-2016 School Calendar

Posted on November 27, 2015 | Comments Off on CMSD82 Amended 2015-2016 School Calendar

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CMSD82 Amended 2015-2016 School Calendar & Backgrounder

 

CMSD82 Letter to Parents-Guardians re Amended 2015-2016 School Calendar

 

 

 

School districts across the province are involved in calendar amendments related to the new Ministry of Education Curriculum Implementation Plan that has recently been announced.  The Ministry of Education and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), supported by provincial partners in education, announced a plan to support the implementation of the new curriculum.

As part of this plan, school districts have been asked to add 10 hours of non-instructional time to this school year which will reduce instructional hours equivalent to two regular school days.  The time will be provided for teachers to familiarize themselves with the new curriculum and to plan for its implementation in the coming year.

Coast Mountains School District in collaboration with the Coast Mountain Teachers’ Federation has selected Friday, January 15, 2016 and Friday, April 29, 2016 as the two non-instructional training days.  Both days were selected with a mind to minimizing the impact on families and student learning.

On November 25, 2015 the Board of Education approved a motion to amend the 2015-2016 School Calendar reflecting Friday, January 15, 2016 and Friday, April 29, 2016 as non-instructional days.  The addition of these two non-instructional days will support Coast Mountains School District’s teachers as they learn the new Ministry of Education curriculum.  For clarity, students will not attend school on January 15 and April 29, 2016.  Please view the amended 2015-2016 School Calendar as provided above.

In response to the rapidly changing world that students are entering, the new Ministry of Education curriculum is being redesigned to help teachers create learning environments that are both engaging and personalized for students.  The redesigned curriculum focuses on core competencies, essential learning and literacy and numeracy foundations.  More information for parents can be found at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca.

We are looking forward to the exciting times ahead in our classrooms as we help our students succeed in this changing world.

Sincerely,

Katherine McIntosh
Superintendent of Schools

 

Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office as follows:

Tel:  (250) 638-4401 or Toll Free 1-855-635-4931, Local 4401
Fax: 1-888-290-4786
Email:  carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca

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Kitimat School Bus Route #40 – Video Camera Surveillance Implementation

Posted on November 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Kitimat School Bus Route #40 – Video Camera Surveillance Implementation

In an effort to mparents-clip-art-parents-clip-art-18aintain open communication, especially regarding issues pertaining to student safety, we wish to inform you that Coast Mountains School District 82 will be installing video camera surveillance on Kitimat School Bus Route #40 only.  Letters were sent home last week with Kitimat students utilizing school bus services informing parents/guardians of the video camera surveillance implementation on Bus Route #40.

The safety and welfare of our students and staff is of utmost importance in Coast Mountains School District.  The Haisla Nation Council in coordination with the School District has jointly agreed to the implementation and operation of video camera surveillance on Bus Route #40 to enhance the safety and security of all students.

The installation and operation of the video camera surveillance system is in full compliance with the provisions of the School District Policy, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and School Act Section 74.01. In accordance with the School Act, the Parent Advisory Councils for Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School, Nechako Elementary School and Kildala Elementary School were consulted on this matter and have provided their consent to the video camera surveillance implementation and operation.

Signage will be prominently displayed on the interior of the bus indicating the operation of video camera surveillance. The images that are captured are recorded on a DVR system and can only be accessed by authorized School District staff as needed to review or investigate an incident.

Should you have any questions regarding the implementation and operation of the video camera surveillance system on Bus Route #40, please do not hesitate to contact your School Principal.

 

 

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