Ministry of Education

Anti-racism roundtable brings voices together June 6, 2023
More than 30 students, representatives of community organizations, and Indigenous and education partners participated in the fourth community roundtable on anti-racism in education to discuss the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan and work to address racism in education.
Minister’s statement for Pride 2023 in K-12 education June 1, 2023
Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.’s education system:
Child care providers celebrated at 2023 ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence May 28, 2023
Child care providers who provide outstanding care, connection and learning environments for B.C. children were recognized at the ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence ceremony held on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Students benefit from seismic upgrades at David Livingstone Elementary May 24, 2023
Students and staff at David Livingstone Elementary school are safer at school with a newly finished seismic upgrade.

Office of the Superintendent of Schools

The Superintendent of Schools is designated by the Board of Education as its Chief Executive Officer with the delegated authority and responsibility to manage the operations of Coast Mountains School District. The Superintendent of Schools, under the general direction of the Board of Education, is head of the District Leadership Team, and is responsible for:

Supervision of the requirements of the School Act
Organization, administration, supervision and evaluation of all educational programs
Operation of the schools in the district
Overall supervision and direction of staff

The office of the Secretary Treasurer also falls within the Superintendent’s jurisdiction.

Department Contacts

Aaron Callaghan, Superintendent of Schools
Phone: (250) 638-4407 / Email: aaron.callaghan@cmsd.bc.ca

Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools
Phone: (250) 638-4401 / Email: carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca

CMSD82 Strategic Plan 2022-2027

The Board of Education is pleased to present a clear, strong, collective vision and plan to guide us as we move forward over the next five years (2022-2027). To view the CMSD82 Strategic Poster & Plan 2022-2027, please access the link provided below. The development and implementation of the Strategic Plan provides a collective focus for the school district to pursue the Board’s significant priorities and goals.

CMSD82 Strategic Poster & Plan 2022-2027

Guided by the Mission, Values and Vision statements, the Strategic Plan identifies our strategic priorities and goals. These priorities reflect our commitment to:

All Students Realizing their Full Potential
Honouring and Respecting Culture and Diversity
Well-Being within the Educational Community

CMSD82 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

The Framework for Enhancing Student Learning is a new vision by the Ministry of Education. The Framework replaces many past accountability documents such as the Superintendent’s Report and the Achievement Contract. The goal of the framework is to develop school district plans and school plans that are collaboratively developed by educational stakeholders within each school district.

To learn more about the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning for Coast Mountains School District 82, please access the following links to the view Enhancing Student Learning reports:

CMSD82 2021-2022 Enhancing Student Learning Report – September 2022

CMSD82 2020-2021 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning Report

CMSD82 2017-2020 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

CMSD82 2016-2020 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

It is a lens to ensure each student successfully completes their educational program with a sense of hope, purpose and control. This framework will present an opportunity to determine what is important to Coast Mountains’ learners and create a document that helps to promote continuous learning that is meaningful, sustainable and ensures each student reaches his/her potential. A window to see the strengths that exist in all our students beyond just the academic and reflect on student success as inclusive of multiple domains including intellectual, human/social and career development.

The following letter was issued to parents and guardians from Superintendent of Schools, Aaron Callaghan on September 6, 2022 at the start of the new school year. The intent of this letter is to serve our school communities with fair notice regarding the school district’s Student Threat Risk Assessment Protocol.

CMSD82 Letter to Parents-Guardians – Student Threat Assessment Protocol, Fair Notice

CMSD82 Parent Information Bulletin – Student Threat Assessment Protocol, Fair Notice

For your interest and information, please find the Superintendent’s Monthly Report to the Board of Education Regular (Public) Board Meeting commencing April 2020:

2022-2023 School Year:

2021-2022 School Year:

2020-2021 School Year:

2019-2020 School Year: (Reports were initiated commencing April 2020)

Please contact Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at (250) 638-4401 or via email at carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca should you have questions.

Coming Events

June is Pride Month
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2023!
June 1 & 6 – Budget Working Committee Meetings
June 7 – Business Committee Meeting
June 7 – Education Committee Meeting
June 14 – Hybrid Regular Board Meeting (held in Stewart)
June 21 – Hybrid Regular Board Meeting (if required)
June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 28 – Last Day of School
June 29 – Administrative Day (schools are not in session)
June 29-September 4 – Summer Break

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