The Vancouver Board of Education held its last regular public meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on June 17, 2026. 

Watch the recording of the live stream.
Read the full agenda package. 

Superintendent’s update

Superintendent Helen McGregor shared highlights from across the District, including student learning, student leadership and community engagement. 

Highlights included: 

• School-based activities, recognizing Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month 
• Celebration of Indigenous graduates at the District’s Grade 12 Indigenous Achievement Celebration 
• Student-led projects supported through the Student Leadership Fund, focused on belonging, well-being and real-world learning 
• Student achievement at the Skills Canada national competition 
• District-wide learning opportunities, including the DEI student conference and FIT for Learning webinars 
• Supports for families, including resources to support healthy technology use 
• Summer learning opportunities, including literacy programs and community partnerships supporting students and families 

Board business 

Capital plan and school facilities 

The Board approved the 2027–2028 Five-Year Capital Plan and the 2027–2028 Minor Capital Plan for submission to the Ministry of Infrastructure. 

The Board also requested approval to use $27.36 million in restricted capital funding for building system upgrades, accessible and inclusive washrooms and the removal of vacant buildings. 

The Board approved a bylaw to advance rezoning requirements for the new elementary school at Olympic Village. 

Education plan and governance 

The Board approved the process and timeline to review and update the Education Plan and Policy 1 – Foundational Statements. 

Trustee remuneration

 The Board approved updated trustee remuneration effective November 1, 2026, as: 

• Board Chair: $54,100 
• Board Vice Chair: $47,800 
• Trustees: $41,600 

Elections bylaw 

The Board passed Trustee Elections Bylaw No. 6 following three readings. 

Student trustee report 

The Board received the student trustee’s final report of the school year. Student trustee Zhang highlighted student voice and leadership across the District, including student-led arts initiatives and the Student Leadership Fund celebration. The report also reflected on student advocacy over the past year and the impact of student engagement in Board decision-making, marking the conclusion of the student trustee’s term. 

Trustee representative report 

The Board received a report from Trustee Mah on the City of Vancouver Youth, Children and Family Advisory Committee meeting held May 28, 2026. 

Question period 

Two questions were submitted by members of the public and addressed by the chair. One question related to Britannia Secondary’s hockey academy that cannot run next school year. While course offerings are operational, the chair noted that the unfortunate situation was due to low student interest and enrolment. She shared hopes that the course would return in the future. The other question submitted inquired about changes in staffing levels, specifically, that of resource teachers. The chair explained that enrolment, which is declining, drives staffing decisions in alignment with collective agreements.