[Received September 7, 2018]
BCTF President Hansman to Minister Fleming:
“On behalf of the 43,000 members of the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF), I am writing to request that the provincial government ensure that the necessary funds and political direction are in place for teacher-led mentorship initiatives to flourish in all school districts across BC….”
In response to being unable to lift the erroneous suspension on our existing Twitter account in a timely fashion, BCSTA has created a new account. Please follow us at @BCSTA_News
[Received July 20, 2018]
PSEC Secretariat President/CEO Zacharuk to BCTF President Hansman:
“As you know, the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), as the bargaining agent, outlined several factors affecting an early start day for negotiations in their November 8, 2017 letter…”
Please note that preliminary details for 2018’s Trustee Academy are now online.
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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[Received July 17, 2018]
Dr. Hutchinson, Health Canada to President Swan:
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of the British Columbia School Trustees Association and Coalition for Healthy School Food to improve school food environments…”
[Received July 17, 2018]
Minister Ralston to President Swan:
“Thank you for your letter of June 22, 2018, regarding Motions passed at the British Columbia School Trustees Association’s 114th Annual General Meeting…”
[Received July 16, 2018]
Assistant Deputy Minister Vasey to President Swan:
“Government continues to work with education partners to ensure teacher training matches region and specific education needs, including…”
[Vancouver B.C. – July 4, 2018] On Wednesday, July 4, the Ministry of Finance released an announcement regarding implementation of the new Employer Health Tax (EHT), as part of the next steps toward the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums and transition to the EHT.
The announcement stated: “The transition to the EHT includes funding that ensures public services will not be impacted and that the cost pressure of the EHT has been fully funded in the government’s Budget 2018 fiscal plan … for sectors including school districts.”
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[Received July 4, 2018]
Indigenous Services Canada Director General, Education Branch Nix to President Swan:
“The Government of Canada believes every First Nation Child should get the best start in life, and is committed to working partnership with First Nation sin supporting their goals…”
