PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The Board is committed to providing opportunities for members of our community to have meaningful input into various processes, especially if the decisions from these processes could directly or indirectly affect them, and especially for the purpose of building community support and confidence in public education.

Guiding Principles

1. The Board commits to providing public involvement processes which are timely, transparent, accessible and accountable and which reflect the diversity of the community it serves.
2. The Board will decide on the timing and the process of public consultation. 
3. The Board will endeavour to identify the appropriate constituencies which may be affected by its decisions as well as explaining any constraints facing the Board.
4. The Board commits to providing the general public an opportunity to provide input into significant decisions including those related to strategic and budget planning.

   
   The Board believes that district staff have a significant role in effectively and appropriately communicating with the public as much information as is possible, and appropriate, in the circumstances.