Burnaby School District

BOARD MEETINGS

Public meetings of the Burnaby Board of Education generally take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month during the regular school year unless otherwise noted. (see below).
Meetings begin at 7 pm and are held at the District Administration Office, 5325 Kincaid Street. In July and August, meetings are held at the call of the Chair. Members of the community are welcome to attend all public meetings. Individuals or groups are also welcome to make a presentation to the Board at a public meeting. The agenda is posted online the Monday morning prior to the scheduled public meeting. Minutes of these meetings are posted after they are approved by the Board. Taped broadcasts can be viewed on the Saturday afternoon following the meeting on Shaw Cable TV at 3:30 pm (time is subject to rescheduling).

2012/13 Board Meetings


2012

  • Sept 11 and 25
  • Oct 9 and 23
  • Nov 13 and 27
  • Dec 11

 

2013

  • Jan 8 and 22
  • Feb 12 and 26
  • Mar 12 and 26
  • Apr 9 and 23
  • May 14 (cancelled), May 28
  • Jun 11 and 25

 

Writing to the Board

Letters addressed to the Board will be included on the public agenda of the upcoming Board meeting. The deadline for submissions is 9 am on the Thursday prior to the meeting. The preferred method of communicating with the Board is by way of a letter delivered by mail or fax to:

D. Greg Frank, CA, Secretary-Treasurer
Burnaby School District
5325 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, BC V5G 1W2

Fax: 604-296-6910

Asking Questions at a Board Meeting

The Board welcomes questions regarding its decisions, practices or agenda items. There is a designated question period at the end of each public meeting. Audience members should identify themselves before asking their question. Questions or comments about personal issues, individuals or property acquisitions are not appropriate for regular meetings of the Board. Please contact the Secretary-Treasurer or the Superintendent of Schools (604-296-6900) for possible alternative times.

Communication Break

An opportunity to speak with trustees and district staff is usually provided at the end of each public meeting.

Contacting Trustees

Trustees can be contacted directly or through the District Administration Office 604-296-6900, extension 661004.

Presentations to the Board

Individuals or groups wishing to make a presentation to the Board must submit a written request to the school district's Secretary-Treasurer no later than 9:00a.m. on the Thursday prior to the Board meeting at which they wish to speak. The request should include the topic as well as the presenter's name and address. The preferred method of communicating with the Board is by way of a letter delivered by mail or by fax to:

D. Greg Frank, C.A.
Secretary-Treasurer
Burnaby School District
5325 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, BC V5G 1W2

Fax: 604-296-6910

Presentations must not exceed 10 minutes. Lengthier briefings will be accepted in writing for the Board's consideration.

Audio Visual Requirements
If audio visual equipment will be required for the presentation to the Board, please contact the Secretary-Treasurer's office (604-296-6900, extension 661004) by Friday prior to the meeting to ensure the equipment can be set up for the meeting.

Written Presentations
If the presentation to the Board is supported with any written (electronic or paper-based) material and information, please ensure that the Secretary-Treasurer's office (604-296-6900, extension 661004) receives a copy of all materials by Thursday morning prior to the meeting.