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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Nisga’a Students BCSTA AGM Performance
“On April 27th, 2018, students from the four Nisga’a Villages performed at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) in Vancouver, BC.” – Read the full story on nisgaanation.ca
BCSTA Resources to Support Trustees and Boards
As elected officials, school trustees serve a unique role within a school district. They are chosen by their community to provide governance and oversight of the local school district.
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Celebrating Inclusiveness and Resilience in Central Okanagan
This year marked the 11th Annual Harmony Day in Central Okanagan Public Schools. Around the district, events took place on February 21 to celebrate the opportunity to recognize and encourage respect for all the members of the community.
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Successes and Challenges in SOGI Education
“Statistically we know there are LGBTQ2S students in every school, but the degree to which these students are visible is dependent on the level of safety and inclusiveness fostered within the building. When students aren’t free to be themselves, their learning is deeply impacted.”
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Strategic Plan 2017/18
Summary Report
On May 2017, shortly after their installment at the 2017 annual general meeting, the 2017/18 BCSTA board of directors came together in an intensive two-day meeting to map out the strategic direction of the Association for the year.