The Central Okanagan School District is clarifying information regarding electric bikes/scooters at elementary and middle schools in the region.
Some parents in the district received an email, last week, stating that e-scooters and e-bikes would no longer be permitted at elementary or middle schools.
However, on June 29, Superintendent of Schools/CEO Kevin Kaardal said that a message that referred to district policy or a 鈥渂an鈥� on electric bikes/scooters was incorrect.
鈥淪afety is always our priority, and we educate students and families to encourage getting to and from school safely,鈥� said Kaardal.
Instead, Kaardal said that some School District 23 schools recently reminded parents about the BC Motor Vehicle Act rules on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters.
鈥淪ome messages created a false impression that there is a district-wide policy to enforce these rules, and we apologize for any confusion,鈥� said Kaardal. 鈥淎lthough Central Okanagan Public Schools does not have such a policy, we will continue to work with families and authorities to educate on safety and compliance with provincial laws.鈥�
