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Westbank First Nation Council is requesting letters of interest for the sensisyusten School Board in order to fill a Parent Seat which will become vacant on February 12, 2021. Applicants must possess good character, credibility and reputation, and be subject to a criminal record check. They must also be at least 18 years of age, be the parent or legal guardian of a currently enrolled sensiyusten student, and not be employed by sensisyusten.
The purpose of the School Board is to assist in developing a rich learning environment at the sensisyusten House of Learning where students may grow academically, personally, socially and culturally and with a strong identity, pride in their heritage and feeling of self-worth.
As such, the duties and responsibilities of the School Board include:
Successful candidates will fulfill the requirements as outlined in the Terms of Reference for the sensisyusten School Board and will be appointed by Council for a 3 year term. School Board Members are paid an honorarium for meetings attended, which typically take place once per month during the school year.School Board Members are also encouraged to attend semi-annual meetings with Council as well as various other events that may happen throughout the year so as to carry out School Board responsibilities.
If interested in being appointed to the School Board, please submit your letter of interest by January 29, 2021 to Carla Znak, WFN Recording Clerk, by email or mail to 301-515 Highway 97 South, Kelowna, B.C. V1Z 3J2.
For a copy of the sensisyusten School Board Terms of Reference or other information, please contact Carla Znak at 250-769-4999.