Have a Voice in Education
If you have an interest in public education, the Halifax Regional School Board has an interest in you.
The board holds two public meetings per month. Agendas for those meetings are posted to the website on the first Wednesday of each month. Staff reports on decision items are posted to the website no later than Friday of that same week.
Public Submissions – Third Wednesday
On the third Wednesday of each month, members of the public are invited to speak to items for decision being brought forward to the Regular Board meeting.
Board Meeting – Fourth Wednesday
A board meeting is held the following Wednesday during which the board will consider agenda items for decisions, with consideration of both the public and staff input. Members of the public have an opportunity at the end of the agenda items to address the board on matters of educational interest.
Both meetings are held in the board chambers at 90 Alderney Drive in Dartmouth beginning at 6 p.m..
For the latest agenda, click here.
For a public submission form, click here.
For highlights of the most recent meeting, click here.
Questions and Answers
How do I know when the next meeting will be held, and where can I find an agenda?
- The meeting schedule and agendas are kept up-to-date on the website. They can be found in the Meet The Board section of the site or by clicking the link included above.
What should I do if I want to speak to an agenda item?
- Anyone who wishes to speak to an agenda item must provide notice of that intention by 12 p.m. on the Friday preceding the public submissions meeting.
What can I do if I want to bring an issue to the attention of the board and it is not related to an agenda item?
- Anyone who wishes to make a presentation on a matter of educational interest that is not directly related to an agenda item can do so at the Regular board meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month. To do so they must provide notice of their intention by 12 p.m. on the Friday preceding the board meeting.
How do I give notice of my intention to speak at either of the monthly meetings?
- Simply fill out the online form linked above. Presentations at the Public Submissions meeting are generally limited to five minutes, while those at the Board Meeting are limited to 15 minutes with a limit of three public submissions per meeting.