Committee Mandate
The District Human Rights Committee (DHR) is committed to fostering a learning and working environment in Central Okanagan Public Schools that is culturally safe and free from discrimination. Guided by Policy 350 – Human Rights, the committee's mandate is to promote equity, understanding, acceptance, inclusivity, and harmony.
As directed by the Board of Education and/or Superintendent of Schools, the committee will:
i. Promote school-based and district initiatives related to Human Rights.
ii. Act as a resource for and receive input from partnership groups to increase awareness and support of school-based and district initiatives related to Human Rights.
iii. Review and provide input to various public education issues related to Human Rights in Central Okanagan Public Schools and the community.
iv. Provide recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education on additional strategies to enhance equity, foster understanding, promote acceptance, strengthen inclusivity, and cultivate harmony within Central Okanagan Public Schools, in alignment with Human Rights principles.
v. Assist in the implementation, review, and evaluation of the District Anti-Racism Action Plan, the District Equity in Action Plan and the District Accessibility Plan.
Read the full Terms of Reference here:
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
- Oct. 30, 2025
- Jan. 29, 2026
- Apr. 23, 2026