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Advocacy: Funding to Install and Supply Free Tampon and Pad Dispensers in BC Schools

[Sent July 11, 2019]

President Higginson to Minister Fleming, Minister James and Dean (MLA):

“As outlined in the motion, we wish to formally commend the Minister of Education, Rob Fleming, for his work in enduring that free menstrual products be made available to all of BC’s students. We also would like to share our appreciation for the dedicated efforts of Dr. Selena Tribe and the United Way’s Period Promise campaign. Providing students with regular access to basic hygiene products in our schools sets an example that other provinces will surely follow. “

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Advocacy: BCSTA’s Recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance

On Thursday, June 13, 2019, BCSTA President Stephanie Higginson presented BCSTA’s recommendations to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance. As part of her presentation, she shared the following document with the committee.

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A Summary of BCSTA’s 115th AGM

On April 25-28, close to 500 trustees, senior district staff, and others attended the 115^th Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia School Trustees Association at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC.

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Get to Know the Finance and Audit Committee

The governance structure of the BCSTA includes several standing committees established to consider the organization’s business in specific areas and to provide recommendations to the BCSTA Board of Directors.

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Spotlight on Students – Indigenous Students and Hip Hop

A group of Indigenous students from Burnaby spent five days together to create and record an original song. In a project created by the Burnaby School District’s Indigenous Education Department, the students found their voice and shared a powerful experience.

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One to One Literacy Program: Volunteer Literacy Tutors in Schools

Every child deserves the right to be able to read, yet many get left behind in spite of the hard work of their teachers. Research consistently demonstrates that when children fall behind in reading, they rarely catch up to their peers.

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2019 Annual General Meeting Report of Proceedings

The 2019 Annual General Meeting Report of Proceedings is now available online. The report includes the disposition of motions, reports from branches and committees, and a summary of our meeting.

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Jean Ciriani Scholarship for Communications – Winner Announced

The Jean Ciriani Scholarship for Communications recognizes a graduating student who has excelled at communication studies and who has expressed an interest in using their communications skills in the support of public policy and education. This year, the family of Jean Ciriani and the BCSTA are pleased to announce the winner of the $1,500 bursary:

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Advocacy: BCSTA AGM Resolutions

[Sent May 30, 2019]

President Higginson to Minister Fleming:

“Please find attached to this letter a complete listing of the resolutions passed by the British Columbia School Trustees Association’s membership during our 2019 Annual General Meeting, which occurred within the final week of April. For your convenience, the resolutions have been grouped by themes (i.e., areas of commonality) in order to help facilitate further discussion and follow-up with the Ministry of Education.”

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Media Release: Elected School Board Trustees and Federal Politicians Connect in Ottawa

[Ottawa, O.N. – May 8, 2019] Over the past two days, the Canadian School Boards Association board of directors has met with Members of Parliament and Senators to discuss the importance of democratic community voice in public education.

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