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In his first post as mayor-elect he named four things he says residents asked for.","2026-10-26","2026-10-26T19:42:00-07:00",[97,167,168,169,170],"Councillor","School Trustee","preliminary results","promise tracker","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vmcdn.ca\u002Ff\u002Ffiles\u002Fnsnews\u002Fimages\u002Fbreaking-news\u002Fkirk-speech.jpg;w=960","Kirk LaPointe in a dark suit and blue tie speaks to supporters on election night, holding a sheet of paper, beside one of his campaign signs","Jane Seyd, North Shore News",{"path":175,"title":176,"description":177,"date":164,"publishedAt":178,"author":10,"category":40,"tags":179,"image":183,"imageAlt":184,"imageCredit":185,"updated":17,"linkedinPostUrl":17,"pinned":19},"\u002Fnews\u002Fwest-vancouver-mayor-council-school-board-promises-2026","What West Vancouver's new mayor, council and school board promised","The promises Kirk LaPointe, the six councillors and the five school trustees elected in West Vancouver in 2026 made during the campaign, by topic, each linked to its record.","2026-10-26T19:43:00-07:00",[97,167,168,170,180,181,182],"property tax","housing","schools","\u002Fimages\u002Fbc-west-vancouver-2026\u002Fshoreline-1600.webp","The West Vancouver shoreline seen from the water, with apartment towers along the beach and houses on the forested hills behind","Mark Yasuda, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons",{"id":187,"title":6,"aiMetadata":188,"author":10,"body":200,"candidates":338,"category":11,"date":8,"description":7,"extension":344,"faq":345,"image":17,"imageAlt":18,"imageCheckedAt":17,"imageCredit":17,"imageScene":373,"linkedin":374,"linkedinPostUrl":17,"meta":382,"metaDescription":17,"navigation":384,"path":5,"pinned":19,"primarySourceUrl":385,"publishedAt":9,"seo":386,"seoTitle":17,"sourceId":387,"sourceIsPaywalled":19,"sources":388,"stem":400,"storyType":401,"tags":402,"topicKey":403,"updated":17,"__hash__":404},"news\u002Fnews\u002Fwest-vancouver-board-of-education-first-meeting-november-2026.md",{"summary":189,"keyTopics":190,"semanticKeywords":194},"The five trustees elected to the West Vancouver Board of Education on October 17, 2026 hold their first public meeting on November 10 at 5:30 pm. 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The November 10 meeting is the first chance for the public to hear from them as a board.",[211,212,214],"h2",{"id":213},"who-is-on-the-new-board","Who is on the new board",[204,216,217,218,223],{},"The ",[219,220,222],"a",{"href":221},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Fcandidates\u002Ffelicia-zhu","five trustees"," were elected at large in West Vancouver's October 17 vote. School District 45, which the board runs, covers West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay.",[204,225,226,227,231,232,236],{},"The preliminary vote count from the District's results, counted October 17, 2026, shows Felicia Zhu with 6,281 votes, Sheelah Donahue with 6,257, Richard Loat with 5,220, ",[219,228,230],{"href":229},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Fcandidates\u002Fjohn-calimente","John Calimente"," with 5,216 and ",[219,233,235],{"href":234},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Fcandidates\u002Fkaren-straith","Karen Straith"," with 5,063. Those figures are preliminary. Seven candidates ran for five seats.",[204,238,217,239,242],{},[219,240,170],{"href":241},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Ftracker"," on this site records each trustee's campaign pledges and will record votes and decisions once the board begins its work.",[211,244,246],{"id":245},"what-they-promised-on-funding","What they promised on funding",[204,248,249],{},"All five trustees named provincial school funding as the central challenge facing the district. Each committed to pressing the province for more stable money.",[204,251,252],{},"Richard Loat wrote in his October 5, 2026 North Shore News Q&A answers that K-to-12 budgets must be protected, and that \"core services should never depend on self-generated revenue.\" He also wrote that the district can find more money through international students, facility rentals and community partnerships.",[204,254,255,259],{},[219,256,258],{"href":257},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Fcandidates\u002Fsheelah-donahue","Sheelah Donahue"," wrote in the same Q&A that she would continue to advocate for increased funding while keeping fiscal responsibility. Her campaign site says she would also work through the British Columbia School Trustees Association to push for more local flexibility in the provincial funding model.",[204,261,262],{},"John Calimente wrote that he would press for fair funding that meets the district's building and operating needs, and that he would look for savings in administration and facility rentals to stretch the budget further. Karen Straith wrote that she would advocate to the provincial government for \"stronger, sustainable funding for public education.\"",[204,264,265],{},"Felicia Zhu wrote that she would advocate for stable provincial funding and responsible use of taxpayers' money. These are each trustee's own words from before the election. None of these commitments has yet been voted on by the new board.",[211,267,269],{"id":268},"what-they-promised-on-programs-and-literacy","What they promised on programs and literacy",[204,271,272,276],{},[219,273,275],{"href":274},"\u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Fcandidates\u002Frichard-loat","Richard Loat"," wrote in his North Shore News answers that making literacy and numeracy rates in West Vancouver schools the best in the country is his first priority. His campaign platform adds that he would ensure high academic standards are met across all grades, expand programs in AI, robotics and cybersecurity, and support sports academies beyond the current eight.",[204,278,279],{},"Sheelah Donahue wrote that the board's 2027 strategic plan must make reading and math a priority, and also named mental health and a sense of belonging as goals for that plan.",[204,281,282],{},"John Calimente committed to expanding hands-on learning in science, technology and digital skills, strengthening language programs, and partnering with post-secondary schools and community groups on critical thinking and climate learning.",[204,284,285],{},"Karen Straith wrote that she would support a range of educational paths for students, so they leave school with skills for post-secondary study or a career.",[204,287,288],{},"Felicia Zhu wrote that she would advocate for new programs that prepare students for a fast-changing world of technology, and that AI brings new questions about learning, privacy and security.",[211,290,292],{"id":291},"what-they-promised-on-mental-health-and-safety","What they promised on mental health and safety",[204,294,295],{},"John Calimente made school safety and mental health a central part of his campaign. He committed to increasing access to school counsellors and youth mental health resources, and to anti-bullying policies and practices that make schools safe. He also committed to pressing the District and the province for safer walking and cycling routes to schools.",[204,297,298],{},"Sheelah Donahue wrote that the 2027 strategic plan must prioritize mental health and a sense of belonging. Karen Straith wrote that she would work with the other trustees to make sure public funding goes to making schools safe places to learn and thrive.",[204,300,301],{},"Richard Loat committed to keeping the district's funding of student support services above provincial levels, covering students with individual education plans and those who need extra help with learning or mental health.",[211,303,305],{"id":304},"what-they-promised-on-technology","What they promised on technology",[204,307,308],{},"Three trustees named AI as a specific challenge for schools. Felicia Zhu wrote that she would support clear guidance and training so students and staff use new technology safely and with care. Richard Loat pledged to bring in new technology in a controlled but forward-looking way and to ensure the ethical use of AI. Sheelah Donahue wrote that strong safeguards must be in place for the use of AI.",[204,310,311],{},"John Calimente committed to upgrading labs, art rooms and libraries, and to green building improvements such as heat pumps and solar panels that cut costs and free up money for classrooms.",[211,313,315],{"id":314},"how-to-attend-the-november-10-meeting","How to attend the November 10 meeting",[204,317,318],{},"The first public Board of Education meeting of the new term takes place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the West Vancouver Schools Board Office at 1075 21st Street in West Vancouver.",[204,320,321],{},"The board holds a question and comment period near the beginning and end of every public agenda. The meeting is open to all residents.",[204,323,324],{},"No agenda has been published for November 10 as of November 8, 2026. The West Vancouver Schools meetings page at westvancouverschools.ca\u002Fabout-wvs\u002Fmeetings-minutes\u002F will carry an agenda when one is posted. The Board Office can be reached at 604-981-1000.",[204,326,327],{},"The next scheduled Board meeting after November 10 is December 8, 2026, also at 5:30 pm.",{"title":329,"searchDepth":330,"depth":330,"links":331},"",2,[332,333,334,335,336,337],{"id":213,"depth":330,"text":214},{"id":245,"depth":330,"text":246},{"id":268,"depth":330,"text":269},{"id":291,"depth":330,"text":292},{"id":304,"depth":330,"text":305},{"id":314,"depth":330,"text":315},[339,340,341,342,343],"felicia-zhu","sheelah-donahue","richard-loat","john-calimente","karen-straith","md",[346,349,352,355,358,361,364,367,370],{"question":347,"answer":348},"When is the first public Board of Education meeting of the new term?","Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the West Vancouver Schools Board Office at 1075 21st Street, West Vancouver. The Board Office phone number is 604-981-1000. The meeting is open to the public, and the Board holds a question and comment period near the beginning and end of every public agenda.",{"question":350,"answer":351},"Who are the five trustees elected to the West Vancouver Board of Education in 2026?","Felicia Zhu received 6,281 votes, Sheelah Donahue 6,257, Richard Loat 5,220, John Calimente 5,216 and Karen Straith 5,063, according to the District's preliminary count of October 17, 2026. Those are preliminary figures. School District 45 serves West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay.",{"question":353,"answer":354},"What did the trustees promise about school funding?","All five trustees said during the campaign that they would press the province for more stable funding. Richard Loat wrote in his North Shore News Q&A answers that K-to-12 budgets must be protected and that core services should never depend on self-generated money. Sheelah Donahue wrote that she would continue to advocate for increased funding while keeping fiscal responsibility. John Calimente and Karen Straith each committed to advocating for fair provincial funding. These are campaign commitments; none has yet been voted on by the new board.",{"question":356,"answer":357},"What did the trustees promise about literacy and numeracy?","Richard Loat wrote in his North Shore News answers that making numeracy and literacy rates in West Vancouver schools the best in the country is his first priority, with high academic standards across all grades. Sheelah Donahue wrote that the board's 2027 strategic plan must make reading and math a priority. These are their own pledges, made before the election.",{"question":359,"answer":360},"What did the trustees promise about mental health in schools?","John Calimente committed to increasing access to school counsellors, youth mental health resources and wellness programs. Sheelah Donahue wrote that the 2027 strategic plan must also prioritize mental health and a sense of belonging. Karen Straith said she would work to make sure public money goes to making schools safe places to learn and thrive. These are campaign pledges.",{"question":362,"answer":363},"What did the trustees promise about technology and AI in schools?","Felicia Zhu wrote that she would support clear guidance and training so students and staff can use new technology safely. Richard Loat pledged to bring in new technology with care and ensure the ethical use of tools like AI. Sheelah Donahue wrote that strong safeguards must be in place for AI use. John Calimente committed to expanding hands-on learning in science, technology and digital skills. These are campaign commitments.",{"question":365,"answer":366},"What is School District 45 and which communities does it serve?","School District 45 is the West Vancouver Board of Education. It runs the public schools in the District of West Vancouver, on Bowen Island and in the Village of Lions Bay. The Board Office is at 1075 21st Street in West Vancouver.",{"question":368,"answer":369},"How can a resident attend the November 10 Board meeting?","The meeting is open to the public. It takes place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the West Vancouver Schools Board Office, 1075 21st Street, West Vancouver. The board holds a question and comment period near the beginning and end of every public agenda. For more information, contact the Board Office at 604-981-1000, or use the contact form at westvancouverschools.ca\u002Fcontact.",{"question":371,"answer":372},"Where can I track what the trustees do in office?","The voche.me promise tracker at \u002Fbc\u002Fwest-vancouver-2026\u002Ftracker records each trustee's campaign commitments and will record every vote and decision once the board begins its public meetings. Each trustee has their own page on the site.","An empty boardroom table with chairs around it, binders and name placards on the table, a window showing a tree outside.",{"short":375,"long":376,"hashtags":377},"West Vancouver's newly elected school board holds its first public meeting on November 10 at 5:30 pm. Five trustees, five sets of promises. Here is what they committed to.","On November 10 at 5:30 pm, the five trustees elected to the West Vancouver Board of Education hold their first public meeting. Felicia Zhu, Sheelah Donahue, Richard Loat, John Calimente and Karen Straith each made specific commitments on school funding, literacy, mental health and technology. 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