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 the week that 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).
2010/11 Board Meetings
Sept 14 & 28
Oct 12 & 26
Nov 9 & 23
Dec 14
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: 604-664-8799
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 Superintendent of Schools 604-664-8441 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 604-664-8441.