[Sent June 12, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Robinson:
“Our members believe very strongly that engagement of youth throughout the province is critical…”
Advocacy: Rights of Indigenous Peoples
[Received June 08, 2018]
Indigenous NAC Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Wild to President Swan:
“I appreciate you writing on behalf of the British Columbia School Trustees Association, and its interest in the Government of Canada’s commitment to adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in addition to the ongoing efforts being made toward reconciliation….”
Advocacy: Health Employers Tax Reconsideration
[Sent June 6, 2018]
President Swan to Minister James:
“I was pleased to read recent media stories that you are considering changing if, and/or how, the new Health Employers’ Tax would apply to school districts…”
Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education
Do you know an education professional who works hard every day to make a difference? Take a moment to nominate that teacher, administrator or support staff for the new Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. Deadline for nominations is June 18, 2018.
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Advocacy: BCSTA’s Funding Model Review Presentation
[Sent May 22, 2018]
President Swan to Funding Model Review Panel:
“The BCSTA Board of Directors would like to extend our thanks to you and the fellow members of the FMR panel for our productive meeting last week…”
#ProudToBeASchoolTrustee
As a way to increase the profile of school trustees, BCSTA launched the #ProudToBeASchoolTrustee social media campaign at our 2018 AGM.
BCSTA AGM 2018 Report of Proceedings
The BCSTA Annual General Meeting 2018 Report of Proceedings is now available online. The Report of Proceedings includes the Disposition of Motions and reports from branches.
Advocacy: Strategic Plan for Aboriginal Education
[Received May 10, 2018]
Minister Fleming to President Swan:
“Thank you for your letter of March 16, 2018, requesting the Ministry of Education conclude a long-term comprehensive strategic plan for Aboriginal education…”
Media Release: Response to Playground Equipment Program Announcement
[Vancouver B.C. – May 8, 2018] The British Columbia School Trustees Association is pleased to see the government investing in local school and communities with the announcement of the Playground Equipment Program. The program will see the province investing $5 million into new playground equipment for schools every year.
“Students, parents, school staff and local community members will surely appreciate the government’s investment in improving BC’s playgrounds,” said BCSTA President Gordon Swan in response to the announcement. “I would like to thank Premier John Horgan and Education Minister Rob Fleming for committing to improve playgrounds throughout BC in the years to come in accordance with the plans outlined today, and for relieving some of the financial burden parent advisory councils (PACs) face every school year as they work to keep playground equipment functional and safe.”
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Media Release: BCSTA Installs New Board of Directors
[Richmond B.C. – April 28, 2018] The BCSTA held their 114th Annual General Meeting at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, B.C. during which the membership voted for the 2018-19 board of directors.
The following candidates were successfully elected to the board.
- President: Gordon Swan – SD58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
- Vice-President: Stephanie – Higginson SD68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)
- Directors:
- Valerie Adrian – SD74 (Gold Trail)
- Tim Bennett – SD57 (Prince George)
- Carolyn Broady – SD45 (West Vancouver)
- Mike Murray – SD42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
- Donna Sargent – SD38 (Richmond)
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