How Policies are Created

Policy development and review is guided by Board Policy CH.BP - Framework for Policy Development and Review.

The Board is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of all board policies as part of the Policy Framework Review Project.

Revising and Creating New Board Policies

The Board's Policy Review Committee assists the Board in ensuring all policies are developed in accordance with Board Policy CH.BP - Framework for Policy Development and Review and is overseeing the comprehensive review of policy.

The Administration assists the Policy Review Committee in this work. When assisting the Policy Review Committee in drafting a policy, the Administration considers:

• any specific direction from the Board
• analysis of research
• related legislation
• input from education partners.
  
  Engagement with Education Partners
• • • The policy AA.BP - Stakeholder Relations provides direction for engagement. Plans for engagement are provided to the Board of Trustees in accordance with Board Policy CH.BP Framework for Policy Development and Review. 

Reviewing and Approving Board Policies

All policies are considered three times by the Board before final approval.

• First reading - Initial consideration: The proposed policy change is recommended by the Policy Review Committee to provide the Board the opportunity to seek clarification, request additional information and make suggestions for change.  
• Second reading - Further consideration: The proposed policy, with changes as needed, is recommended by the Policy Review Committee to the Board for second reading.
• Third reading - Final decision (Approval): The proposed policy is recommended by the Policy Review Committee to the Board for approval.