Policy Manual

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Draft Policies Currently Under Review

Our Policy Review Committee have created the attached new policies, 3.10 Guidelines for Careers and Work Experience and 7.9 Student Withdrawal.  The Revelstoke Board of Education, on the recommendation of the Policy Review Committee, have approved the policies for circulation for feedback.

If you have any feedback, please submit it to Susie Salon, Executive Assistant, by email at ssalon@sd19.bc.ca no later than May 15th, 2026.

26-04-30 New Policies for Circulation

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Section 1 – Guiding Principles

• Policy 1.1 Guiding Principles

Section 2 – Governance

• Policy 2.1 Procedural Bylaw
• Policy 2.2 Revelstoke Board of Education – Composition, Roles and Conduct
• Policy 2.3 Public Participation
• Policy 2.4 District Policy Development and Review
• Policy 2.5 Superintendent of Schools
• Policy 2.7 Appeals Bylaw
• Policy 2.9 Parent Advisory Councils
• Policy 2.10 Organizational Chart
• Policy 2.16 Indemnification Bylaw
• Policy 2.21 Trustee Elections Bylaw

Section 3 – Instruction

• Policy 3.1 Learning Resources
• Policy 3.2 Home Schooling
• Policy 3.3 Copyright
• Policy 3.4 Graduation Ceremony
• Policy 3.5 Student Support Services for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
• Policy 3.6 Reconciliation
• Policy 3.7 Human Rights and Discrimination
• Policy 3.8 Info Tech, MyEdBC Usage and Access
• Policy 3.9 School Completion (Evergreen) Certificates

Section 4 – Fiscal/Facilities

• Policy 4.1 Fiscal Management Goals
• Policy 4.2 Accounting, Reporting and Audit
• Policy 4.3 Banking
• Policy 4.4 Fees and Deposits
• Policy 4.5 Purchasing
• Policy 4.6 Expenses Paid on Board Business
• Policy 4.7 Facilities
• Policy 4.8 Transportation to and from School
•  Policy 4.9 Authorized Use of School-District Equipment
• Policy 4.10 Charitable Donations and Sponsorship Agreements
• Policy 4.11 Educational Heritage
• Policy 4.12 Disposal of Surplus Assets
• Policy 4.13 School Closure
• Policy 4.14 Use of Surplus Space
• Policy 4.15 Property Control Bylaw
• Policy 4.16 Disposal of Land or Improvements
• Policy 4.17 Audit Committee
• Policy 4.18 Accumulated Operating Surplus and Inter-fund Transfer
• Policy 4.19 Environmental Stewardship
• Policy 4.20 Financial Planning and Reporting
• Policy 4.21 Child Care

Section 5 – Health/Safety

• Policy 5.1 Student Health – Communicable Disease
• Policy 5.2 Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
• Policy 5.3 Tobacco Smoke and Vape Free Facilities
• Policy 5.4 Safe Schools and Facilities
• Policy 5.5 Nutrition in Schools
• Policy 5.6 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Policy 5.8 Child Protection
• Policy 5.7 Maintenance of Order in Schools, School Grounds, and District Events
• Policy 5.9 Video Surveillance
• Policy 5.9(a) Video Surveillance – Buses
• Policy 5.10 Anaphylaxis-Life Threatening Medical Conditions
• Policy 5.11 Medication for Students
• Policy 5.12 Student Photography Video and Media Consent
• Policy 5.13 Physical Restraint & Seclusion
• Policy 5.14 Provision of Menstrual Products to Students
• Policy 5.15 Personal Digital Device
• Policy 5.16 Response to Unexpected Health Emergencies

Section 6 – Personnel

• Policy 6.1 Confidentiality
• Policy 6.2 Recruitment and Appointment of Staff
• Policy 6.3 Staff Health, Safety and Accident Prevention
• Policy 6.4 Personnel Records
• Policy 6.5 Conflict of Interest
• Policy 6.6 Staff Development for Support Staff
• Policy 6.7 Discrimination and Harassment
• Policy 6.8 Bullying & Harassment
• Policy 6.9 Public Interest Disclosure
  • Administrative Protocol S-27 Public Interest Disclosure
• Policy 6.11 Job Descriptions
• Policy 6.13 Volunteers
• Policy 6.14 Screening of Volunteers

Section 7 – Students

• Policy 7.1 School-Student Behaviour Expect and Codes of Conduct
• Policy 7.2 Expectations of Students Accessing Transportation
• Policy 7.4 Travel for Student Activities
• Policy 7.6 Non Resident and International Students
• Policy 7.7 Sanctuary Schools
• Policy 7.8 Student Admission and School Choice

Section 8 – School Community

• Policy 8.1 The Community and Our School District
• Policy 8.2 Corporate Sponsorship
• Policy 8.3 Inquiries and Concerns

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Board Bylaws

Below are Bylaws passed by the Revelstoke Board of Education

• Procedural Bylaw
• Appeals Bylaw
• Indemnification Bylaw
• Trustee Election Bylaw
• Property Control Bylaw
• 2022-2023 Budget Bylaw