Consistent with its obligations under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), the School District supports openness and transparency with its stakeholders and members of the community. The following categories of records have been established by the School District under section 71(1) of the FIPPA as appropriate for disclosure to the public without the need to file an access request.
| Category | Location | Nature of Information | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Education | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/aboriginal-education | Aboriginal Advisory Council, Aboriginal resources and scholarship information. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Board of Education public meeting agendas, minutes, and documents | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/board-of-education | Materials related to public board meetings. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| School Calendar | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/calendars | Listing of annual school calendars. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Board of Education policies and bylaws | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/policies | Policies and bylaws approved by the Board of Education. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Busing | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/family/buses | Bus routes, rules for riding the bus, safety rules, transportation policies and laws, road conditions, school bus videotaping. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Career Education | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/career-education | Contact information for Career Education team. Career development information and opportunities for students. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Catchment Areas | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/family/catchment-areas | Interactive map of school catchment areas (Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge). | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| District Events | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/events | List of statutory holidays, Board meetings, early dismissal days and non-instructional days. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| School District Programs | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/programs | School District programs and initiatives. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Emergency Response Plan | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/emergency-response | Standardized school emergency operations plan and Emergency Operations District committee members. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Employment | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment | Job postings, application information and collective agreements. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Annual Budgets and Audited Financial Statements | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/financial-information | Annual Budgets, Audited Financial Statements. | Upon Filing |
| Executive Compensation Disclosure | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/financial-information | Executive Compensation Disclosure Reports. | Upon Filing |
| Financial Statement Discussion & Analysis Report | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/financial-information | Financial Statement Discussion & Analysis Reports | Within 30 days of completion. |
| Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) Report | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/financial-information | Statement of Financial Information Reports | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Strategic Plan | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/achievement | Board of Education Strategic Plan | Within 30 days of board approval. |
| French Immersion Program | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/programs/french-immersion | French Immersion program information. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Kindergarten Registration | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/family/kindergarten-registration | Kindergarten readiness and registration. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| District Leadership Team | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/leadership-team | Contact information for School District No. 59 leadership team and organizational chart. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Montessori Program | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/programs/montessori | Montessori Program information | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Pandemic Response | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/emergency-response/pandemic-response | District Pandemic response plan | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| Privacy Information | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/district/privacy-information | Location and information for School District records and departments. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| School Directory | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/schools/ | Location, contact and program information. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| StrongStart Program | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/strongstart | StrongStart program, locations and resources. | Within 30 days of any amendment. |
| COVID-19 Resources | https://www.sd59.bc.ca/covid19 | COVID-19 resources and health and safety information. | Upon submission. |
