Serving and Supporting BC’s Boards of Education

The British Columbia School Trustees Association
WHO WE ARE

BCSTA is driven by the following beliefs and goals:

A high-quality public education system is the foundation of a democratic society

Improving student achievement is the key work of locally elected boards of education

The interests of BC students are best met through local decision-making with an engaged community

Providing a strong, representative voice for boards of education throughout the province is important

Helping to build effective boards by providing development, communications and support services

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BCSTA's 2019 Trustee Academy

Growing together, planting the seeds for inclusion, this November at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Vancouver.

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Academy BeginsNovember 28, 2019
11 days to go.

What do Trustees do?

Trustees engage their communities in building and maintaining a school system that reflects local priorities, values and expectations. Boards of education are directly accountable to the people they serve.

ABOUT TRUSTEES

Boards are Essential

Driven by their central purpose, and confirmed by studies across Canada and North America, boards of education are making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

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Boards Make a Difference

“A board is responsible for the improvement of student achievement in the school district.” Beyond responsibility, there is considerable evidence that boards of education can and do positively affect student success and well-being.

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News & Updates

Media Release: Trustees Celebrate New Regulations Targeting Teen Vaping

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[Victoria, B.C. – November 14, 2019] New regulations and resources designed to take action against youth vaping are a positive step in the right direction say B.C.’s school trustees. “Vaping is a serious community health issue that has made its way into our schools. B.C.’s boards of education are pleased with this comprehensive plan from government

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Advocacy: Vape Awareness and Vape Cessation Resources for Youth

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[Sent November 7, 2019] President Higginson to Federal Minister of Health Petitpas Taylor, BC Minister of Health Dix and BC Minister of Education Fleming: “The motion was passed unanimously by BCSTA’s membership and serves to highlight the overwhelming concerns our members have regarding the prevalence of vaping in BC’s public schools. While the true extent of

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Advocacy: Funding for Menstrual Product Dispensers – Response

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[Received Oct 28, 2019] Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier James to President Higginson:  “As you may be aware, a ministerial order was issued in April 2019 by the Minister of Education that required public schools to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019. At that time, $300,000 in provincial

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BCSTA HUB

The BCSTA HUB is our exclusive member’s only area.

Items such as district policies, various meeting minutes, the BCSTA Learning Guide, discussions and more can be found here.

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