The first qathet School District (qSD) board meeting of 2025 took place on Wednesday, January 22.
qSD board chair Jaclyn Miller opened the meeting by acknowledging the resignation of Rob Hill as a school trustee in December.
"On behalf of the board and the entire school community, we extend our sincere gratitude to Rob for his three years of dedicated service and passion," said Miller. "In light of Rob’s departure, we will soon be sharing information about an upcoming by-election to fill the vacant trustee position."
Elementary schools across the district are currently conducting literacy and numeracy assessments, which help identify student strengths and areas for growth, explained Miller. School districts across BC conduct assessments to allow educators to tailor teaching strategies and strengthen foundational skills.
Miller also mentioned a concert at Max Cameron Theatre tonight (Friday, January 24), as well as next month’s Pink Shirt Day.
"Brazilian musician Celso Machado will play at 7 pm, with talented singers from Brooks, Texada, Kelly Creek, Henderson, Edgehill and Westview schools," said Miller. "Looking ahead to February, we’re excited about Pink Shirt Day, an annual event that reminds us of the importance of kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying."
A recommended motion to increase annual trustee remuneration by three per cent, effective January 1, 2025, was unanimously passed by the qSD board at the end of the Wednesday meeting.
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