Surrey and White Rock students from schools across the district are raising money to provide humanitarian aid to victims of last month’s Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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Skwo:wech Mural Honours the Land and Brings Hope in New Westminster
On a cold and crisp winter day, students at Skwo:wech Elementary were slowly drummed into the gymnasium to gather in the round, to share appreciation and questions about a new art piece that’s adding brightness and hope to their school.
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Media Release: Provincial Budget Doesn’t Address the Needs of K-12 Students
[Victoria, B.C. – February 28, 2023] Increased capital spending and expanded school food program funding announced today are welcome investments for our public school communities but do little to address shortfalls in operating costs, needed upgrades to existing facilities and the need to support our most vulnerable students.
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Updates to BCSTA’s Board of Directors
Provincial councillors have elected Tracy Loffler as the association’s vice-president and Allison Watson as the association’s newest director.
Advocacy: Letter from Minister Singh
[Received February 10, 2023]
Minister Singh to President Broady:
“I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the new Minister of Education and Child Care and am proud to represent the Surrey-Green Timbers community as MLA. I look forward to building on the great work being done to achieve our vision of a strong education for all British Columbians.”
2022 – 2025 Strategic Plan
BCSTA’s board of directors have established the direction of the association through to 2025.
Advocacy: Inflation and Cost Escalation
[Sent December 14, 2022]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“Through debate and discussion at our meeting of provincial councillors, it was clear that inflationary funding rate adjustments are required to enable districts to continue offering the programs and supports students rely on and expect.”
Surrey Students Decorate Bags For Holiday Campaign
With the holidays upon us, and the seasonal temptation to have a few celebratory drinks, students are sending home a message about the dangers of impaired driving – drawn right onto paper bags at B.C. liquor stores that will be given to customers.
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Advocacy: Funding for Exempt Compensation Grids Response
[Received November 17, 2022]
Minister Whiteside to President Broady:
“I am pleased to let you know that the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC Secretariat) has recently confirmed that the K-12 public education sector has the authority to ‘age’ salary ranges by four percent in 2022, up to and including executive level employee ranges. This may be implemented retroactively to July 1, 2022.”
Advocacy: Premier Eby – Congratulations and Invitation
[Sent November 21, 2022]
President Broady to Premier Eby:
“With many newly elected trustees being sworn in this fall, now is a critical time to establish shared priorities and highlight how we can best support boards of education in their role as co-governors of the province’s public education system.”