The District implements best practices for engagement as set by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) standards under AP106: District public engagement.  

To ensure families and students have the opportunity to participate in the cross boundary and mini school application process in January and to avoid disruptions to scheduling, staffing and budgets, the Board’s direction regarding the future of MYP is needed no later than December 1, 2024. Based on the Board meeting schedule, the latest opportunity for a decision by the Board is at the November 25, 2024, public Board meeting.  

Before the Board makes a decision, staff will gather feedback from the school communities, rights holders and stakeholders to help inform the decision. This includes early engagement with rights holders, stakeholders, staff and PAC executives at the three impacted schools. There will also be opportunities for all students and families at the impacted schools to participate in engagement activities, through in-person or virtual round table discussions, a survey, the delegation process or by providing their feedback to engage@vsb.bc.ca.  

The following timeline has been established to guide the engagement process and ensure timely, transparent interactions with all target audiences while not disrupting regular school scheduling, staffing and budgets.

Results of the engagement process will be considered by the Board as it decides on the future of MYP. 

Engagement opportunities include: