<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we begin the new school year, we would like to raise awareness about the BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project and share important safety information for students and families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Several communities within SD83 are participating in the Province of British Columbia's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. Under this program, individuals must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16 years of age or older</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to operate an electric kick scooter on public roads in participating communities and must follow the rules in the</span><a href="https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/247_2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulations</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, as well as any additional rules set by a participating community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To support student and school safety:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students 16+, electric kick scooters must be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">stored outside school buildings</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and secured with a lock whenever possible.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Charging of e-scooters is not permitted on District or school property</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD83 is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of personal property, including e-scooters brought onto school property.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you wondering whether your community is participating in the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program? A list of participating communities and additional safety information can be found on the Province of British Columbia website: </span><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/cycling/electric-kick-scooter-rules#participating-communities" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electric kick scooter rules and safety - Province of British Columbia</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your attention and cooperation as we work together to support the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/53c3947d-afd6-4388-ab9c-5b9d1fe3a8e4?fingerprint=ppb20260904231636" alt="E Scooter 8.5 x 11 in" style="display:inline-block;max-width:100%"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>