Recognition
The Board of Education congratulated the following:
Kelowna Civic and Community Awards
• Bryan Couling Memorial Award – Athletic Team of the Year
École Okanagan Mission Secondary School Sr. Girls Volleyball Team
• Female Athlete of the Year Award
Kylie Taylor, École Okanagan Mission Secondary School
• Augie Ciancone Memorial Award – Young Female Athlete
Maya Andruchow, École Okanagan Mission Secondary School
(not in attendance)
• Augie Ciancone Memorial Award – Young Male Athlete
Dominic Sodaro, École Kelowna Secondary School
(not in attendance)
Track and Field Stars
• École Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Lily Stroda
Amelia-Ahn Lou
Hannia Stevens
Caitlyn Peever
• École Kelowna Secondary School
Ryan Lofstrom
Walker Brown
BC School Sports Athlete of the Month
Rhiannon Maynes-Touround, École Kelowna Secondary School – Girls Soccer
Inside 23
Togetherness: Building Community Through Celebration and Language
In attendance:
Tonia MacGregor, Vice-Principal, École H.S. Grenda Middle School
Students:
Summer Hansen, Grade 8, École H.S. Grenda Middle School
Taylor Hazen, Grade 8, École H.S. Grenda Middle School
Hannia Stevens, Grade 10, École Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Rylan MacGregor, Grade 4, École Casorso Elementary School
The students in attendance spoke of their passion and celebration of French Immersion, including the Faisons Un Boeuf, Diner En Blanc and Le Flofranco events.
Presentations
1. Recognition of Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO on his Retirement
The Central Okanagan Board of Education congratulated Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO on his retirement after 10 years in Central Okanagan Public Schools and 40 years in education and presented him with a gift.
Staff Presentations
1. Superintendent of Schools/CEO Year in Review
Presenter: Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO
The Superintendent of Schools/CEO provided an overview of the 2024/2025 school year identifying student achievements, special events, and business involving the Board of Education. The Superintendent of Schools/CEO Year in Review is available on the Central Okanagan Public Schools website at www.sd23.bc.ca under Publications.
2. Superintendent of Schools/CEO Report on Student Achievement 2025
Presenter: Kevin Kaardal, Superintendent of Schools/CEO
The Superintendent of Schools/CEO provided a PowerPoint presentation on student achievements. The Superintendent of Schools/CEO Report on Student Achievement 2025 is available on the Central Okanagan Public Schools website at www.sd23.bc.ca under Publications.
Action Items
1. Approval of School Community Student Learning Plans for the 2025/2026 School Year
The Board of Education approved the School Community Student Learning Plans for the 2025/2026 school year.
2. Equity in Action Agreement for Truth and Reconciliation 2025-2030
The Board of Education approved the Equity in Action Agreement for Truth and Reconciliation 2025-2030.
3. Setting Regular Board Meeting Dates and Times
In the 2025/2026 school year, regular Public Board Meetings will be conducted once per month, commencing at 6:00 pm (with the exception of September and June, where there will be two meetings per month). Also, in the 2025/2026 school year, regular Incamera Board Meetings will be conducted once per month, commencing at 3:30 pm (with the exception of September and June, where there will be two meetings per month).
4. Setting Regular Board Standing Committee Meeting Dates and Times
A schedule for regular Board Standing Committee dates and times was approved.
5. 2025/2026 Annual Budget Bylaw
The Board of Education gave first, second, third readings and adopted School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Annual Budget Bylaw for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of $381,087,979.
6. Multi-Year Financial Plan (2025/2026 to 2027/2028)
The Board of Education approved the Multi-Year Financial Plan (2025/2026 to 2027/2028).
7. Review of Policy 162 – Financial Planning and Reporting
The Board of Education affirmed Policy 162 – Financial Planning and Reporting.
Information Items
The Board of Education reviewed the following:
1. Level 4 and 5 Field Study Summary – 2024/2025
2. Level 4 and 5 Field Study Summary – 2025/2026
3. General Statement – June 11, 2025
4. 2024 Public Sector Organization (PSO) Climate Change Accountability Report
5. Indigenous Education Budget 2025/2026
6. 2024/2025 Estimated Accumulated Operating Surplus
7. 2025/2026 COPVPA Executive
The Board of Education congratulated the COPVPA Executive for the 2025/2026 school year.
Advocacy
• The Board of Education recently met with the City of Kelowna Mayor and Council to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Items of Special Mention
The Board Chair, Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools/CEO, spoke of the following:
– Attendance at various meetings and events throughout the District, including Indigenous Education Blanketing Ceremonies, end of the school year assemblies/celebrations, Graduation Ceremonies, Awards and Scholarship celebrations.
– The Superintendent of Schools/CEO recently attended an event to celebrate 20 years of success at UBC Okanagan.
– The Superintendent of Schools/CEO confirmed that Yvonne Hildebrandt, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent, will be leaving the District after over 35 years of service.
Next Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Board Standing Committee Meetings
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
4:00 pm Finance and Planning Committee
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
4:00 pm Education and Student Services Committee
