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First Nations Governance Framework
A Discussion Paper
Draft – December 3, 2004
First Nations Education Steering Committee
Purpose of the draft paper …
describe governance framework that First Nations could use
stimulate discussion refine proposals
Discussion paper …
A. Objectives
B. Governance Structure
C. Sample Legislative framework
D. Central Education Authority
Funding levels for Band schools are 22% lower than those of BC public schools1.
1Postle (2004).
Major obstacle …
Key targets… funding policy
Equity with BC public schools Language and culture grants Sufficient funds -- school buildings Funds to support new governance
3. To enable First Nations children
- to reach their individual potential- to develop pride in their language &
culture- to acquire the knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary to contribute to the social and economic progress of First Nations and of Canada.
4. To increase the proportion of students
- who are fluent in their language and culture
- who attain high standards in basic skills- who graduate from secondary school- who continue their studies or join the
workforce following graduation.
Jurisdiction over education …
First Nation Band Council
Jurisdiction over:
• K-12 Education
• Status, on reserve
First Nations learners
First Nation Band Council
Power to create education laws, establish schools, hire teachers, set budgets...
Jurisdiction over:
• K-12 Education
• Status, on reserve
First Nations learners
Delegation of certain powers …
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
duties defined by Band Council
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
Membership options …
• appointed by Council• special skills• elected by community
Joint Community Authority …Firs
t Nat
ion B
and C
ouncil
JointCommunityEducationAuthority
First Nation Band Council
First Nation Band Council
Delegation to the Central Authority …
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
CentralEducationAuthority
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
CentralEducationAuthority
• curriculum framework
• teacher certification
• school certification
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
Creates basic laws- student and parent rights- personnel- Finance
Defines duties of Community Education Authority
Section 1 – Students and parents
Student rights and duties Parent rights and duties Examination of student records Appeals
example …
Student rights A person is entitled to enroll in an
education program provided by the Community Education Authority if the person
a) is of school age, and b) is resident on that reserve.
Section 2 – school personnel
Employees Teacher duties Principal duties Teacher and principal certification Report of dismissal, suspension &
suspension Personnel policies
4.1 The Community Education Authority may employ a person as a teacher or school principal or administrator if that person is certified according to the standards set by the First Nations Central Education Authority.
Example …
First Nation Band Council
CommunityEducationAuthority
Duties:a) new schoolsb) school propertyc) education programd) language and culture programe) school calendarf) hire teachersg) student records and privacyh) school budgets & financial reportsi) liaison Central Authorityj) cooperation – integrated deliveryk) agreements with school boards etcl) annual report to the Band Council
Section 3 – Community Education Authority
Section 4 -- Finance
Federal funding Annual budget Student funding Insurance Accounts and audits Funding policies
Example …
Student funding
Tuition fees for First Nations students who are resident on reserve and who are attending public schools will be funded by the Community Education Authority in accordance with agreements between First Nations and the province.
First Nation Band Council
CentralEducationAuthority
curriculum framework
teacher certification
school certification
Curriculum Framework …
Central Education Authority:a) core subjects to be taughtb) FN language and culture
framework c) core learning outcomes -- English
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science
d) First Nations graduation diplomae) Dogwood diploma for first five
yearsf) Research information – teaching
methods, learning resources & assessment strategies … culturally appropriate
g) FN student assessment program
Teacher certification ….
BC College of TeachersProfessional certificate, Standard Certificate, Basic
Certificate; FN Language Teacher Certificate; Developmental Standard Term Certificate
FN Central Education AuthorityType 1 – 4yr degree, including 1yr teacher training
Type 2 – 4 yr degree; no teacher training. Restricted to subject specialty
Type 3 – Individual with specialized training (e.g. FN language and culture). Restricted to FN Community Authority endorsing the application.
School certification criteria …
Mission and philosophy- Clear mission and philosophy governs teaching of
students, school policies … School administration
- Proper procedures in place for proper management of school (e.g. school budget, student records, report cards, parent communications …)
School programs & curriculum- First Nations Language and Culture program reflects
expectations of Band Council- Learning outcomes taught in core subjects reflect
requirements set by the Central Education Authority
School Growth Plan• Focused on student success • Used to establish plans and priorities• Based on range of data including
- Student retention rates- Graduation rates- Report card data- FN student assessment results- Satisfaction data
Professional development- All teachers are certified- Teachers engaged in programs to broaden
understanding of FN language and culture and to improve teaching skills
- Teachers and principal evaluated on regular basis
External team - Appointed by Central Education Authority conducts
school review every five years.
Purpose of the draft paper …
describe governance framework that First Nations could use
stimulate discussion refine proposals