Dickinson Public Schools Unapproved School Board Meeting Minutes Monday, February 21, 2022; 5:00 p.m. Professional Learning Lab The Dickinson Public School Board held a regular meeting on February 21, 2022, at the Professional Learning Lab. Board members present were President Brent Seaks, Vice President Kim Schwartz, Board Member Michelle Orton, Board Member David Wilkie, and Board Member Jason Rodakowski. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Marcus Lewton, Assistant Superintendent Keith Harris, Dickinson High School Principal Kevin Hoherz, Dickinson High School Social Studies Instructor James Fahy, and Board Secretary Twila Petersen. Call to Order - Board President Seaks called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. He recognized the teachers and students listed under the consent agenda’s Students/Faculty/Staff Recognitions. Public Participation – There were no requests for public participation. Approval of the Consent Agenda or Addition/Removal of Consent Agenda Items – Included in
The controversial Spring Bank development received final adoption at the May 11 regular council meeting, following two public hearings during which Merrittonians voiced their opposition to the project.
The development will see the construction of a 40-unit building that will provide affordable housing to indigenous individuals, families and elders.
The project is a joint effort between BC Housing, the Nicola Native Lodge Society, and Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AMHA), and will see 15 studio units, six two-bedroom units, six three-bedroom units and 17 elder-specific one-bedroom units added to the community. Two units will be designed to be wheelchair accessible.
During the Mar. 23 council meeting, the development at 2640 Spring Bank was given vocal support by the chiefs of the five First Nations bands in the Nicola Valley.