[Sent March 31, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“As you know, the Student and Family Affordability Fund is set to expire on June 30 of this year. While the fund generally achieved its goal of supporting families that would otherwise struggle with the rising costs of sending children back to school, this one-time allocation does little to stem the tide of future global inflation concerns, which continue to grow. “
[Sent March 31, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Conroy and Minister Singh:
“Having the province fund exempt staff wage increases will allow districts to focus on what is best for students and their future success. Together we can enable boards of education to focus on student success rather than how they will afford, retain and budget for their exempt staff.”
BCSTA is once again recognizing three graduating B.C. public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community as recipients of our Scholarships for Student Citizenship.
Surrey and White Rock students from schools across the district are raising money to provide humanitarian aid to victims of last month’s Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Continue Reading “Students Gather Donations For Earthquake Victims”
On a cold and crisp winter day, students at Skwo:wech Elementary were slowly drummed into the gymnasium to gather in the round, to share appreciation and questions about a new art piece that’s adding brightness and hope to their school.
Continue Reading “Skwo:wech Mural Honours the Land and Brings Hope in New Westminster”
[Victoria, B.C. – February 28, 2023] Increased capital spending and expanded school food program funding announced today are welcome investments for our public school communities but do little to address shortfalls in operating costs, needed upgrades to existing facilities and the need to support our most vulnerable students.
Continue Reading “Media Release: Provincial Budget Doesn’t Address the Needs of K-12 Students”
Provincial councillors have elected Tracy Loffler as the association’s vice-president and Allison Watson as the association’s newest director.
[Received February 10, 2023]
Minister Singh to President Broady:
“I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the new Minister of Education and Child Care and am proud to represent the Surrey-Green Timbers community as MLA. I look forward to building on the great work being done to achieve our vision of a strong education for all British Columbians.”
BCSTA’s board of directors have established the direction of the association through to 2025.
[Sent December 14, 2022]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“Through debate and discussion at our meeting of provincial councillors, it was clear that inflationary funding rate adjustments are required to enable districts to continue offering the programs and supports students rely on and expect.”
