Board Policies

The Board of Education is reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

Policy Manual (New)

Bylaws

Bylaw 1: Board Bylaw Procedures
Bylaw 2: Trustee Elections
Bylaw 3: Indemnification
Bylaw 4: Appeal Procedure
Bylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures

100 - Governance

110 Policy: District Vision, Mission and Motto
120 Policy: Board Authority, Roles and Responsibilities
121 Policy: Duties of the Chair and Vice-Chair
130 Policy: Trustee Code of Conduct
131 Policy: Trustee Conflict of Interest
140 Policy: Board - Superintendent Relationship
141 Policy: Role of the Superintendent
142 Policy: Superintendent Performance Review
150 Policy: Policy Development, Review and Revision
160 Policy: Board Advisory Committees
161 Policy: Education Policy Advisory Committee
162 Policy: Budget Advisory Committee
163 Policy: Audit Working Committee
168 Policy: Trustee Liaison
169 Policy: Trustee Representation
170 Policy: Recording of Board Meetings
180 Policy: Board Performance Review
181 Policy: Trustee Professional Learning
182 Policy: Trustee Orientation
190 Policy: Trustee Remuneration
191 Policy: Trustee Expenses
192 Policy: Trustee Communication and Resources

 

Forms

Form 170A: Parent Consent for Recording
Form 170B: Staff/Public Consent for Recording

200 - Partner & Community Relations

210 Policy: Privacy
220 Policy: Parents' Advisory Councils
221 Policy: District Parents' Advisory Council
230 Policy: Business and Community Partnerships
231 Policy: Advertising in Schools by Commercial Enterprises
240 Policy: Fundraising
250 Policy: Volunteers
260 Policy: Community School Society
261 Policy: Neighbourhood Learning Centres
270 Policy: Community Use of Facilities
280 Policy: Smudging
290 Policy: Educational Heritage
291 Policy: Environmental Stewardship

300 - Students, Instruction & Programs

311 Policy: Student Dress Guidelines
312 Policy: Supervision of Students
315 Policy: Weapons
320 Policy: School Admission and Placement
321 Policy: Ordinarily Resident & Non-Resident Students
322 Policy: International Student Program
340 Policy: School Fees and Financial Hardship
361 Policy: Support for Services by Community Agencies and Certified Professionals
370 Policy: District Programs and Unique Learning Opportunities
371 Policy: French Immersion
372 Policy: Career Programs
373 Policy: Student Field Experiences
380 Policy: Learning Resources
382 Policy: Library Learning Commons
383 Policy: Technology Use
390 Policy: Resolving Concerns

400 - Health & Safety

Under Revision

500 - Human Resources

Under revision

600 - Business & Support Services

610 Policy: Financial Planning and Reporting
611 Policy: Accumulated Operating Surplus
620 Policy: Signing Authorities
630 Policy: Purchasing
650 Policy: Acquisition and Disposal of Real Estate
660 Policy: Consolidation or Closing of Schools
661 Policy: Naming and Re-Naming of Facilities
662 Policy: Child Care
680 Policy: Student Transportation
681 Policy: 15-Passenger Vans

 

Policy Manual (Under Revision)

100 - The School District

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

All policies in this section have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETEDREFER TO:
Policy 100: School District Legal StatusREPEALED - School Act
Policy 101: District Aim, Beliefs and MottoPolicy 110: District Vision, Mission and Motto

 

200 - The Board

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

All policies in this section have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETEDREFER TO:
Policy 200: Policy DevelopmentPolicy 150: Policy Development, Review and Revision
Policy 201: Suspension of Policies and Board Approved RegulationsPolicy 150: Policy Development, Review and Revision
Policy 202: Administration in Policy AbsencePolicy 150: Policy Development, Review and Revision
Policy 203: General Powers and Duties of the BoardPolicy 120: Board Authority, Roles and Responsibilities
Policy 204: Governance PrinciplesPolicy 120: Board Authority, Roles and Responsibilities
Policy 205: Code of Ethics for TrusteesPolicy 130: Code of Conduct
Policy 206: Duties of the Chair and Vice ChairPolicy 121: Duties of the Chair and Vice-Chair
Policy 207: Electronic Participation by Trustees to Board PositionsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 208: Board Member Oath - Affirmation of OfficeREPEALED - School Act
Policy 209: Election of Trustees to Board PositionsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 210: Inaugural meetingBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 211: Regular Public MeetingsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 212: In-Camera MeetingsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 213: Special meetingsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 214: Planning MeetingsPolicy 121: Duties of the Chair and Vice-Chair
Policy 215: Rules of OrderBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 216: MotionsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 217: DebateBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 218: VotingBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 219: Conflict of Interest for TrusteesBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 220: Public ParticipationBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 221: Delegations and RepresentationsBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Policy 222: Board CommitteesPolicy 160: Board Committees
Policy 223: Liaison TrusteePolicy 168: Trustee Liaison
Policy 224: External RepresentationPolicy 169: Trustee Representation
Policy 225: Board - Superintendent RelationshipPolicy 140: Board - Superintendent Relationship
Policy 226: Board Self-EvaluationPolicy 180: Board Performance Review
Policy 227: Trustee RenumerationPolicy 190: Trustee Renumeration
Policy 228: Trustee ExpensesPolicy 191: Trustee Expenses
Policy 229: Trustee Electronic Communication SupportPolicy 192: Trustee Communication and Resources
Policy 231: School CalendarREPEALED - School Act
Policy 232: Trustee BursaryREPEALED - not implemented
Policy 233: Recording of Regular Public MeetingsPolicy 170: Recording of Board Meetings
Policy 234: Budget MonitoringPolicy 610: Financial Planning and Reporting
Policy 235: Accumulated Operating SurplusPolicy 611: Accumulated Surplus
Policy 236: Committee of the WholeBylaw 5: Board Meeting Procedures
Appendix 222A: Board CommitteesPolicy 160: Board Committees
Appendix 223A : Liaison TrusteePolicy 168: Trustee Liaison
Appendix 224A: External RepresentationPolicy 169: Trustee Representation
Board Regulation 222.1: Board CommitteesPolicy 160: Board Committees
Board Regulation 233.1: Recording of Regular Board MeetingsPolicy 170: Recording of Board Meetings
Board Regulation 234.1: Budget Monitoring and ReportingPolicy 610: Financial Planning and Reporting
Board Regulation 235.1: Accumulated Operating SurplusPolicy 611: Accumulated Surplus
300 - Administration

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

Policies

300 Policy: Leadership Appointments and Assignments
307 Policy: Supervision and Evaluation of Principals and Vice Principals

 

Board Regulations

300.2 Board Regulation: School Administrative Entitlements
 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

Policies that are listed below have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETED:REFER TO:
Board Regulation 304.1: Role Description: Superintendent of SchoolsPolicy 141: Role of the Superintendent
Board Regulation 306.1: Superintendent's EvaluationPolicy 142: Superintendent Performance Review
400 - Personnel

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

These policies are currently under review.

Policies

400 Policy: District Code of Conduct
401 Policy: Staff Conflict of Interest
402 Policy: Respectful Workplace
403 Policy: Police Information Check - Volunteers
404 Policy: Whistleblower Protection
416 Policy: Exchange Teaching
422 Policy: Smoke Tobacco-Free Environment
424 Policy: Child Abuse and Neglect
426 Policy: Employee Recognition
428 Policy: Expenses
430 Policy: Staffing Allocations
432 Policy: Unauthorized Personnel

500 - Students

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

These policies are currently under review.

Policies

500 Policy: Drugs and Alcohol
501 Policy: Student Behaviour
502 Policy: Student Search and Seizure
503 Policy: Interrogation or Interviewing of Students by Police in Schools
506 Policy: Administering Medications to Students
507 Policy: Student Records
508 Policy: Distance Learning Ordinarily Resident
513 Policy: Student Safety Equipment
514 Policy: Safe Schools
516 Policy: Sharing Information by Child and Youth Care Workers
517 Policy: Health-Promoting Schools
524 Policy: Physical Restraint of Students
526 Policy: Allergic Shock - Anaphylaxis
533 Policy: Maintenance of Order
535 Policy: Provision of Menstrual Products

 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

Policies that are listed below have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETED:REFER TO:
Policy 504: Ordinarily Resident and Non-Resident StudentsPolicy 321: Ordinarily Resident & Non-Resident Students
Policy 510: Financial AwardsREPEALED - Ministerial Policy
Policy 511: International Student ProgramPolicy 322: International Student Program
Policy 512: Supervision of StudentsPolicy 312: Supervision of Students
Policy 515: WeaponsPolicy 315: Weapons
Policy 518: Distribution of Information or MaterialsREPEALED - Administrative Regulation 518.1
Policy 519: Dispute ResolutionPolicy 390: Resolving Concerns
Policy 520: Adult Student FeesREPEALED - Ministerial Policy
Policy 521: Challenge for CreditREPEALED - Ministerial Policy
Policy 522: EquivalencyREPEALED - Ministerial Policy
Policy 523: School FeesPolicy 340: School Fees and Financial Hardship
Policy 525: Support for Student Education Programs by Outside Agencies and Certified ProfessionalsPolicy 361: Support for Student Education Programs by Outside Agencies and Certified Professionals
Policy 527: AccelerationREPEALED - Administrative Regulation 527.1
Policy 530: Home SchoolREPEALED - Administrative Regulation 530.1
Policy 531: School Admission and ChoicePolicy 320: School Admission and Placement
Policy 532: Extra Curricular School SportsREPEALED - provides no direction or relevance
Policy 534: Student Dress GuidelinesPolicy 311: Student Dress Guidelines
600 - Instructional Educational Programs

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

These policies and board regulations are currently under review.

Policies

607 Policy: Placement of Special Needs Students
608 Policy: Assistance Dogs
610 Policy: Pets-Animals in the Classroom
 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

Policies that are listed below have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETEDREFER TO:
Policy 601: Learning ResourcesPolicy 380: Learning Resources 
Policy 602: Conducting ResearchREPEALED - Administrative Procedure 345
Policy 603: BAA CoursesREPEALED - Ministerial Policy
Policy 604: Library Learning CommonsPolicy 382: Library Learning Commons
Policy 605: Technology UsePolicy 383: Technology Use
Policy 606: Challenges to the Use of Learning ResourcesPolicy 380: Learning Resources
Policy 611: District Programs and Schools of ChoicePolicy 370: District Programs and Schools of Choice
Policy 612: Alternate Delivery in the Physical and Health Education (K-10), and Planning 10 CurriculaREPEALED - Administrative Procedure 365
Policy 613: Specialty AcademiesREPEALED - School Act
Policy 623: Student Field ExperiencesPolicy 373: Student Field Experiences
Policy 627: Physical ActivityREPEALED - BC Curriculum
Policy 628: French ImmersionPolicy 371: French Immersion Program
Policy 629: Career ProgramsPolicy 372: Career Programs
700 - Support Services

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

These policies and board regulations are currently under review.

Policies

701 Policy: Occupational Health and Safety
702 Policy: First Aid
704 Policy: Violence Prevention
708 Policy: Emergency Closure
716 Policy: Video Surveillance
717 Policy: Trespassing
 

Board Regulations

701.2 Board Regulation: Bus Driver Medicals

 

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

Policies that are listed below have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETE:REFER TO:
Policy 709: PurchasingPolicy 630: Purchasing
Policy 710: Student TransportationPolicy 680: Student Transportation
Policy 711: Rental VehiclesPolicy 681: 15-Passenger Vans
Policy 714: Computer Use, Management and ConfigurationREPEALED - provides no direction or relevance
Policy 715: WebsitesREPEALED - provides no direction or relevance
Policy 718: Anti-idlingREPEALED - Administrative Procedure 260
Policy 719: EnvironmentPolicy 291: Environmental Stewardship
800 - Business Services

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

All policies in this section have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETE:REFER TO:
Policy 803: Acquisition and Disposal of Real EstatePolicy 650: Acquisition and Disposal of Real Estate
Policy 806: Opening and Closing of SchoolsPolicy 660: Consolidation or Closure of Schools
Policy 809: naming and Re-Naming of FacilitiesPolicy 661: Naming and Re-Naming of Facilities
Board Regulation 802.2: Authorized SignaturesPolicy 620: Signing Authorities
Board Regulation 806.1 Opening and Closing of SchoolsPolicy 660: Consolidation or Closure of Schools
Board Regulation 809.1 Naming and Re-Naming of FacilitiesPolicy 661: Naming and Re-Naming of Facilities

 

900 - Community Relations

The Board of Education is in the process of reviewing its Bylaws and Policies to ensure they are current and functional, and that they align with the School Act, Regulations and Orders in Council, and Ministerial Orders.

Policy Review Project Completion Summary:

All policies in this section have been completed. Please refer to Policy Manual (New).

REVIEW COMPLETED:REFER TO:
Policy 902: VolunteersPolicy 250: Volunteers
Policy 903: DPACPolicy 221: District Parents' Advisory Council
Policy 904: School PACsPolicy 220: Parents' Advisory Councils
Policy 906: Community Use of FacilitiesPolicy 270: Community Use of Facilities
Policy 907: Education, Business and Community PartnershipsPolicy 230: Business and Community Partnerships
Policy 908: Historical Records PreservationPolicy 290: Educational Heritage
Policy 910: Advertising in SchoolsPolicy 231: Advertising in Schools by Commercial Enterprises
Policy 911: Community SchoolsPolicy 260: Community School Society
Policy 918: FundraisingPolicy 240: Fundraising
Policy 919: Relations with Independent SchoolsREPEALED - provides no direction or relevance
Policy 920: SmudgingPolicy 280: Smudging
Policy 921: Neighbourhood Learning CentresPolicy 261: Neighbourhood Learning Centres
Policy 922: FlagsREPEALED - Government of BC Flag Protocol

A complete version of the Chilliwack School District's Policy Manual is available HERE. This PDF document has bookmarks and the content is searchable.