[Received October 12, 2023]
Minister Singh to President Broady:
“Each year boards of education receive Annual Facility Grant (AFG) funding which can be used at their discretion to address a variety of priorities, including technological infrastructure upgrades to accommodate computer and telecommunications networks at existing facilities.”
[Sent October 5, 2023]
President Broady to Premier Eby:
“The British Columbia School Trustees Association is very concerned about the recent protests in communities and the disruptions that are taking place.”
Tsleil-Waututh Nation community members led a ceremony in celebration of the journey to create a Coast Salish house post.
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Grade 6/7 students at Maple Ridge Elementary learned how to write their own meaningful land acknowledgements as part of Truth and Reconciliation Week.
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Inclusive schools that welcome all students, families and staff are central to public education in British Columbia. British Columbia School Trustees Association has always supported and led initiatives focused on uplifting all students and creating safe, welcoming environments where students can grow and learn.
Students should never bear the weight of hatred, and discrimination has no place within public education. We will continue to advocate for the needs of students throughout the province, and through our co-governance relationship with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, we will support the continued development of safe, inclusive learning environments.
We are a democratic society, and while we fully respect everyone’s right to express their opinions, we cannot tolerate intolerance at the doorstep of our schools. BCSTA is committed to supporting boards of education to ensure that students reach their full potential.
[Sent September 12, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Dean and Minister Singh:
“In their unique role as voices of their local communities, boards of education are equipped to provide feedback on local expectations and opportunities related to family connection centres.”
[Received August 29, 2023]
Minister Singh to President Broady:
“The Ministry of Education and Child Care is committed to ensuring accessible and equitable education facilities for all students.”
[Received August 22, 2023]
Deputy Assistant Deputy Minister McCrea to President Broady:
“We recognize the importance of ensuring incidents of peer-to-peer sexual misconduct in schools are responded to appropriately, and thank you for highlighting the opportunity to work with education partners, including the BCSTA, to develop a more consistent provincial approach to better support student victim/survivors of peer-to-peer sexual misconduct.”
[Sent August 21, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“Through my direct discussions with board chairs and discussions with our members during our various gatherings, it is consistently expressed that our association must advocate for increasing this essential funding if we are to meet the needs of school districts and the students they serve throughout B.C.”
[Sent August 18, 2023]
President Broady to Assistant Deputy Minister Brown:
“We are pleased to hear you are working with interested parties, including the First Nations Education Steering Committee, to ensure all ministry policies align with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.”
