Skeena Secondary School

CMSD82 2022-2023 Leadership Staffing Announcement – May 26, 2022  (PDF Format)

The Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District wishes to announce the following Leadership Staffing changes for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year:

Effective August 1, 2022, Phillip has accepted the full-time position of District Principal.  He currently holds the position of Principal at Skeena Middle School and the part-time position of District Principal.  Phillip is highly respected and an exceptional long time educator and administrator in Terrace.  He has demonstrated exemplary leadership in serving in the role of Principal at Skeena Middle School and in the part-time role of District Principal.  The experience, insight and dedication that Phillip brings to the District Principal role will benefit the school district immensely from his strong leadership background, as an effective team builder and communicator, and proven commitment to student learning and building relationships.

Currently, the Vice Principal at Skeena Middle School, Darlene is appointed to the Principal position at Skeena Middle School effective August 1, 2022.  Darlene has always demonstrated dedication and passion in her profession and current role.  She has an understanding and respect for local diverse cultures and the importance of community involvement in making a difference in the lives of young people.  Darlene is a passionate advocate for student success and has a reputation for bringing an enthusiastic, team-focused approach to everything she does.  Students, staff and parents will benefit from Darlene’s proven commitment to student learning and her reputation as a team builder.

Phillip and Darlene welcome these new professional career opportunities.  We extend our congratulations to Phillip and Darlene on their appointments and wish them every success in their new roles for the 2022-2023 school year.

Janet Meyer
Superintendent of Schools

In Coast Mountains School District 82, we are proud of our successes and the positive impact we have on students’ lives.  Our Board of Education remains committed to putting students at the centre of everything we do with special thanks to the hard work and commitment of our staff who are highly skilled, motivated and committed to the well-being, inclusion and success of our students in every one of our schools.  We are always challenging ourselves to be even better for our students.

As School District 82 continues to grow and evolve, our Board of Education has developed a Strategic Plan through the culmination of extensive consultation with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.  The commitment and enthusiasm shown in developing this plan has demonstrated how deeply passionate our communities are about the education and well-being of our children, our youth, and our communities.

The Board of Education is pleased to present a clear, strong, collective vision and plan to guide us as we move forward over the next five years (2022-2027).  To view the CMSD82 Strategic Poster & Plan 2022-2027, please access the link provided below.The development and implementation of the Strategic Plan provides a collective focus for the school district to pursue the Board’s significant priorities and goals.

CMSD82 Strategic Poster & Plan 2022-2027

Guided by the Mission, Values and Vision statements, the Strategic Plan identifies our strategic priorities and goals.  These priorities reflect our commitment to:

 All Students Realizing their Full Potential
Honouring and Respecting Culture and Diversity
Well-Being within the Educational Community

Our five-year Strategic Plan offers a framework to guide administration, staff, parents/guardians and students towards more relevant and engaging learning experiences.  Now that the Board of Education has finalized the priorities, the school district’s senior leadership will create the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL).  The goals outlined in the operational plan (FESL) will be clearly outlined, with measurable and achievable goals, providing the next steps for our school district.  There is a commitment from the school district to use our plan for continuous quality improvements, being reflective, accountable and innovative in our focus on excellence in achieving learning outcomes.

Thank you for taking the time to read our Strategic Plan.  The Board of Education recognizes that we cannot achieve our goals alone – your engagement and involvement in this process is highly valued and very gratefully received.  We invite staff, students, families, educational partner groups and community members to learn more and support us in achieving our Goals, living our Values and achieving our Vision.

Please continue to engage in the conversations about the future of our school district community by attending Public Board Meetings, DPAC and PAC Meetings or emailing our Superintendent Janet Meyer at janet.meyer@cmsd.bc.ca with feedback or questions.

Learning Together, Realizing Success for All – Engage, Ignite, Empower!