School District 62 (Sooke) is holding its monthly Public Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The district will continue to livestream the session, allowing Colwood and West Shore residents to watch or participate online, aligning with the district’s commitment to transparency and broader community access.
The meeting is a key opportunity for parents, staff, and community groups, such as the Sooke Teachers’ Association and CUPE 459, to observe board deliberations on essential district matters, including budget policies, school catchment reviews, and facility partnerships.
Hybrid Meeting Access and Participation
SD62 maintains a hybrid meeting practice, allowing both in-person and virtual attendance, a model that was formalized after pandemic-era protocols.
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In-Person Attendance: The meeting takes place at the SD62 Board Office, located at 3143 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC.
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Virtual Attendance: Residents can join the meeting via a Microsoft Teams Live Event link, which is posted on the district’s public meetings calendar.
The retention of virtual access is authorized under Board Policy A-410, which governs the live-streaming of public Board and Standing Committee meetings. The policy states that live-streaming will continue to provide greater opportunity for the community to view and/or attend the meetings, supporting the district’s objectives of transparency and inclusivity.
To submit questions during the meeting’s “Question Period,” virtual attendees must use the MS Teams Q&A function and identify themselves, as anonymous questions will not be answered. The district’s agenda packages provide step-by-step instructions for joining and participating virtually.
The Public Board meeting on December 16 is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., following any earlier committee meetings (the Resources Committee typically meets on the second Tuesday, and the Public Board meeting is generally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month). For the specific join link and agenda package for the December 16 meeting, please visit the SD62 public meetings calendar.
