Association Salutes Members' Lengthy Service November 26, 2010 (PDF)
School Based Health Presentations
School Based Health Promotions Poster
Follow up to 2023 AYSCBC AGM & Spring Conference
Letter of Invitation to Minister McLean - August 21, 2023
School Council Roundtable - What Was Heard Summary
Student Outcomes Improvement Initiative Presentation
Draft Student Outcomes - January 31, 2023
Follow up to Meeting of AYSCBC Member School Council Chairs
Letter to DM Cameron - February 6, 2023
Member School Council Chairs Meeting Minutes - January 5, 2023
2022 Healthy Behaviour in School-Aged Children
Letter to School Council Chairs - HBSC Survey September 2022
Education Planning Initiative - September 16, 2022
Letter to DM Morgan - Education Planning Initiative September 16, 2022
Follow Up - Meeting of August 9, 2022
Letter from Minister McLean October 6, 2022
Letter to Minister McLean August 9, 2022
Student Protection Policy - Request for Comments
AYSCBC Response to Draft Student Protection Policy June 30, 2022
Submission to Public Accounts Committee - Response to Auditor General Report on Education
Letter from Public Accounts Standing Committee September 26, 2022
AYSCBC Submission to Public Accounts Standing Committee January 4, 2022
Letter of Congratulations to Minister McLean
Letter of Congratulations on Appointment as Minister of Education May 14, 2021
Review on Inclusive and Special Education Programs
Letter from Minister McPhee December 18, 2020
Letter to Premier Silver December 3, 2020
School Re-entry Planning
Letter from Minister McPhee July 24, 2020
Letter to Minister McPhee July 22, 2020
Letter to Minister McPhee June 5, 2020
Follow Up - Meeting of July 6, 2020
Letter from Minister McPhee September 11, 2020
Letter to Minister McPhee July 22, 2020
Joint Letter by AYSCBC & CEAY
Letter from Minister McPhee July 23, 2020
AYSCBC-CEAY Joint Letter - School Re-Entry Planning June 28, 2020
COVID-19 Draft Survey Questions - Request for Comments
Letter to DM Morgan May 17, 2021
Letter to DM Morgan July 3, 2020
2020 AYSCBC Executive Meeting
Letter from Minister McPhee September 11, 2020
Letter to Minister McPhee March 20, 2020
Letter of Invitation to Deputy Minister Morgan January 27, 2020
2019 Yukon School Council Leaders' Summit
Letter from Minister McPhee December 13, 2019
Letter to Minister McPhee November 4, 2019
2016 Yukon School Council Spring Conference
Letter to Minister Graham August 5th, 2016
2013 Yukon School Council Fall Conference
Letter from Minister Taylor November 15, 2013
Letter to Minister Taylor Oct 30, 2013
2013 Yukon School Council Spring Conference
Response from Minister Kent July 22, 2013
Letter to Minister Kent, April 29, 2013
2012 Yukon School Council Spring Conference
Letter to Minister Kent, May 1, 2012
Response from Minister Kent July 18, 2012
2011 Yukon School Council Fall Conference
Letter to Minister Kent Nov 9, 2011
Response from Minister Kent December 13, 2011
Letter to Minister Rouble May 25, 2011
Response from Minister Rouble June 15, 2011
2010 Yukon School Council Fall Conference
Letter to Minister Rouble December 15, 2010
Response from Minister Rouble January 6, 2011
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School Council General Election Date Set - Monday, May 6, 2024
The Minister of Education has approved the following dates to support school council elections.
Monday, April 15 - Thursday, April 25, 2024: Nomination Period
Thursday, April 25, 2024: Close of Nominations
Saturday, May 4, 2024: Early Voting
Monday, May 6, 2024: Polling Day
School Councils have between 3-7 elected positions. General school council elections are held every two years. For more information, contact Elections Yukon by phone at 867-667-8683 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional information can also be found on the Elections Yukon website.
Education Summit - Inclusive and Special Education
In 2018-2019, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) conducted a review of K-12 Education in Yukon. The OAG found the Department of Education did not do enough to address gaps in student outcomes and deliver programs that are inclusive and fully reflect Yukon First Nations culture and languages. In response, the department of Education undertook a review of inclusive and special education in which the findings were made available earlier this year. A work plan to advance the recommendations in the review has since been developed with the First Nations Education Commission and partners through the Advisory Committee for Yukon.
The purpose of the upcoming education summit is to review the work undertaken thus far to address the recommendations in the final report.
Information for the education summit can be found below:
Back to School Planning 2021-22
The government of Yukon is planning a near normal return to school for K-12 in the 2021-22 school year, with some measures continued to keep schools a low-risk priority.
K-12 School Guidelines for 2021-22: COVID-19
Draft Kindergarten-Grade 12 Education Recovery Plan 2021-22
First Nation School Board Framework Agreement - June 3, 2021
A Yukon First Nation School Board Framework Agreement which sets out the process for creating a First Nation School Board under the Education Act, has been signed. The agreement represents an important first step for Yukon First Nations and their Citizens to assume greater authority and control of the administration and management of education programs.
For more information, see Critical Steps for the First Nation School Board and Frequently Asked Questions.
Release of Yukon School Council Resource Guide - January 3, 2021
As part of its work to support school councils, the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees (AYSCBC) is pleased to release a new resource manual to guide the work of school council members during their tenure. Serving on a School Council - Working together for students, families and school communities provides a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of school council members and includes a variety of tools, templates and tips to assist members during their time on council.
The Association would like to thank its partners - Yukon First Nations Education Directorate (YFNED), Catholic Education Association of Yukon (CEAY), Department of Education (DOE) and many others for their invaluable contributions to the development of this resource over the past several months. We are excited to share this important document with all school council members in the months to come and look forward to the training opportunities afforded by the guide.
Webinar Presentation on Sexual Health Education - May 21, 2020
Golden Horn Elementary School Council is hosting a webinar presentation on Sexual Health Education for School Councils, parents and caregivers by the departments of Education and Health & Social Services.
For more information: Invitation to Webinar Presentation - May 21, 2020
Revised Yukon School Council Election Dates - May 8, 2020
Due to COVID-19, School Council elections were postponed. The proposed new polling date is October 5, 2020, with the new nomination period beginning approximately September 10th. To ensure schools have active School Councils in place until the next election, council members are being asked to extend the current term of office until October 2020.
See Letter to School Councils from Deputy Minister Nicole Morgan: Revised School Council Election Dates
Face to Face Classes in Yukon Suspended for 19/20 School Year - April 7, 2020
Yukon government has suspended face-to-face classes for the remainder of the 19/20 school year. Student learning will continue through alternative opportunities starting on April 16th for the remainder of the school year.
See Letter to School Councils from Minister Tracy Anne-McPhee: Face to Face Classes Suspended for 19-20 School Year
FAQ, learning continuity requirements and other information for public school students & families can be found at: Yukon Government News Release - April 7, 2020
Education Update While Classes are Suspended - April 3, 2020
School staff are working to plan different scenarios for delivering lessons to students, should classes be further suspended beyond April 15th. Principals and teachers have started connecting with students and families.
See Letter to School Councils from Deputy Minister Nicole Morgan: Letter to School Councils - COVID-19 Update
School Council General Elections Postponed - March 30, 2020
Due to the public health emergency in Yukon, the School Council general elections, originally scheduled for this spring, have been postponed and will be rescheduled for sometime this fall. AYSCBC will be working with Elections Yukon to discuss rescheduling the school council elections and what will need to be done in the months ahead.
See Letter to School Councils from Education Minister, Honourable Tracy Anne-McPhee: Letter to School Councils-Postponement of General Elections.pdf
2020 Yukon School Councils Spring Conference - March 20, 2020
In consideration of COVID-19 implications and the increasing impact for families, the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards and Committees has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Yukon School Councils Spring Conference. At this time, we are working to ensure that all aspects of the Annual General Meeting are examined and will meet the requirements as outlined in the Association By-laws and the Societies Act. Additional details will be available prior to the end of March.
We realize the importance of having an in person gathering for school councils and our partners from across the territory to network, learn and share from one another. Maintaining your health and your families' health, however, is of critical importance. For daily updates regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Yukon and across Canada, please visit: http://yukon.ca/en/information-about-novel-coronavirus-yukoners
2020-2021 Yukon Government Budget Passes - March 19, 2020
The Government of Yukon budget for 2020-2021 passed in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on March 19, 2020. Education highlights include:
For more information, please visit: http://yukon.ca/en/news/2020-2021-budget-passes-and-spring-sitting-yukon-legislative-assembly-concludes
Classes in Yukon Suspended until April 15th - March 18, 2020
At the recommendation of Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health Brendan Hanley, classes in Yukon will be suspended until April 15th. As referenced in the link below, superintendents and principals will be working to assess potential impacts to school programs and to plan for measures needed to ensure continued learning for students.
See letter to School Councils from Minister of of Education, Honourable Tracy Anne-McPhee: Suspension of Classes in Yukon - COVID-19
New Tobacco & Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act in Force - March 10, 2020
The new Tobacco & Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act, which takes effect immediately, includes:
For more information, please visit: http://yukon.ca/en/news/new-tobacco-and-vaping-products-control-and-regulation-act-force
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More information about how we provide these services can be found HERE.