Committees
Standing committees are established to assist with governance of the school district. Each year, a trustee is appointed as chair of the
business committee and of the education committee. Committee meetings are open to the public and media.
Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m.
Have a question?
The Board appreciates your interest in the proceedings and if you have a question regarding an agenda item, please submit your question prior to the meeting via email to: [email protected]. Please include your name and affiliation or partner group and contact information. A staff member will read your question to the Board and if your question is not answered during the meeting, a written response will be provided.
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| Standing Committees | Chair | |
| Business Committee of the Whole | Linda Van Alphen | |
| Education Committee of the Whole | Karen Botsford | |
Business Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule 2025-26
Agendas and Minutes are found below the table
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September 16, 2025
siyá? House
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October 21, 2025
siyá? House
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November 18, 2025
siyá? House
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December 2025
- No meeting scheduled
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January 20, 2026
siyá? House
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February 17, 2026
siyá? House
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March 2026
- No meeting scheduled
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April 21, 2026
siyá? House
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May 19, 2026
siyá? House
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June 16, 2026
siyá? House
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Education Committee of the Whole 2025-26
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September 17, 2025
siyá? House
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October 22, 2025
siyá? House
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November 19, 2025
School Visit
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December 2025
No meeting scheduled
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January 21, 2026
siya? House
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February 18, 2026
School Visit
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March 2026
No meeting scheduled
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April 22, 2026
School Visit
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May 20, 2026
siyá? House
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June 17, 2026
siyá? House
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| Committee | Committee Representatives |
| BCSTA Provincial Council (elected positions) | Trustee Botsford; Trustee Clarke (Alternate) |
| B.C. Public School Employers' Association Representative Council (elected positions) |
Trustee Van Alphen; Trustee Palanio (Alternate) |
| Indigenous Education Planning Council | Trustee Van Raes; Trustee Van Alphen (Alternate) |
| Curriculum Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) | Trustee Van Alphen; Trustee Palanio (Alternate) |
| DPAC Representative |
January - Trustee Sheppard
February - Trustee Van Raes
April - Trustee Palanio
May - Trustee Stathers
June - Trustee Van Alphen
Sept - Trustee Clarke
Oct - Trustee Botsford
November - Trustee Palanio
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| Okanagan College Regional Advisory Committee | Trustee Sheppard; Trustee Palanio (Alternate) |
| Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce | Trustee Van Raes; Trustee Palanio (Alternate) |
| Penticton Bursary and Scholarship Foundation | Trustee Botsford; Trustee Clarke (Alternate) |
| Pro D Committee | Trustee Stathers; Trustee Clarke (Alternate) |
| Summerland Child and Youth Committee | Trustee Van Alphen; Trustee Stathers (Alternate) |
| District of Summerland Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee | Trustee Stathers; Trustee Van Alphen (Alternate) |
| District Wellness Committee | Trustee Botsford; Trustee Sheppard (Alternate) |