Serving and Supporting BC’s Boards of Education

Advocacy: Increased Annual Facilities Grant Funding

[Sent December 9, 2021]

President Higginson to Minister Whiteside:

“Boards of education across B.C. share a common interest in having safe, healthy schools for students to learn within. Annual Facilities Grants, which focus on the regular maintenance of schools and related facilities, are intended to contribute to this goal.”

Advocacy: Provincial Teacher Shortage

[Sent November 9, 2021]

President Higginson to education degree-granting institutes:

“School districts throughout the province repeatedly report difficulties in recruiting new teachers… these ongoing staffing shortages require immediate and collaborative attention to ensure that student learning outcomes are not negatively impacted.”