SD68 changes scope of its safe schools committee to focus on drafting a JEDI policy

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68) has updated the scope and responsibilities of its safe schools committee to gear its focus towards justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) work.

Previously, the committee had worked to provide recommendations to the SD68 board on matters related to creating safe and caring schools with a focus on anti-racism and inclusion. SD68 stakeholders and trustees have since brought up the need to adjust this focus to ensure best outcomes for the school district and to also make effective use of the committee members’ time.

There are four major changes the SD68 strategic directions committee approved regarding the safe schools committee. The committee will now focus its work on the single task of drafting the “JEDI Policy,” which was previously named