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VCPAC Meeting Information

The VCPAC May General Meeting and Awards Celebration have been rescheduled to June 15. A zoom link will be sent out closer to the date

SD61 Budget Meetings

Upcoming Budget Meetings:

·Tuesday, May 25 – Special Board Budget Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Independent advisor’s presentation.

·Wednesday, May 26 – Independent Advisor’s Report

Independent advisor’s report will be available at 2 p.m. on the District’s website.

·Thursday, May 27 – Public Feedback Meeting: Budget 2021-2022 – 6:30 p.m.

Public feedback relative to the independent advisor’s report. Speaker registration in advance at . The deadline to register is Thursday, May 27 at 12 p.m.

·Monday, May 31 – Special Board Budget Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

Debate and adoption of the budget. Trustee debate only. All members of the public can view.

·Tuesday, June 1 – Special Board Budget Meeting (if required)

Board meeting, if unable to arrive at a decision on May 31. Trustee debate only. All members of the public can view.

All meetings will be livestreamed. Key meeting information is available on the District’s website in advance of meeting dates. For more information, please visit:www.sd61.bc.ca/board-of-education/meetings-of-the-board/

INCLUSIVE LEARNING PARENT SURVEY EXTENDED

Note: The survey deadlines has been extended to Sunday, May 23rd at midnight.

Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (VCPAC) has developed an Inclusive Learning* Parent Survey to collect evidence-based data on all learners' unique needs and experiences in the inclusive learning environments of schools within the Greater Victoria School District (SD 61). The key goal of the survey is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable students and their classmates while helping improve all students’ learning experiences in SD61.

We invite you to complete the survey drawing on both your child's/children's and your experiences on their learning paths within the SD61 framework. It is important that as many voices as possible are heard to reflect commonalities and differences; each individual voice validates the collective voice. The survey results will be a stepping stone for VCPAC to determine areas where future advocacy, research and questions are needed.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/inclusion-in-SD61

Your feedback is important to us!

The survey will be open May 12 – 23.

Thank you,

Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

* SD 61 definition of inclusive education: Inclusive Education in School District 61 is a way of thinking and acting, grounded in a belief that with the right supports, every learner can be successful in their schools and classrooms. Inclusive schools embrace the value of our diversity and see our differences as strengths. We believe that all students have an authentic sense of belonging in their school community and will be supported to develop their full potential in the academic, social-emotional and physical domains. https://www.sd61.bc.ca/programs/student-services/

2021/2022 VCPAC Executive

Congratulations to our new executive. These positions take effect June 1

Chair	Kristil Hammer
Vice-Chair	Angela Carmichael
Secretary	Colleen O'Brien
Treasurer	Jodi Whiteman
Director	Allison Hyatt

We still have openings for four directors. If you would like more information or you are interested, please contact " style="text-size-adjust: 100%; color: blue; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;">.

VCPAC Award Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 VCPAC Awards. We have many amazing people in our district and this is our chance to show our appreciation of their contributions to our students.