[Sent August 18, 2023]
President Broady to Ministers Conroy and Singh:
“Both of these resolutions highlight ongoing funding concerns expressed by our membership, and we ask that your ministries consider additional funding to address these important areas of need.”
[Sent August 18, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“We understand that the ministry is working with the Funding Equity Committee as part of reviewing resources directed toward vulnerable students, and we look forward to hearing of improvements to funding in the near future.”
[Sent August 18, 2023]
President Broady to Assistant Deputy Minister Brown:
“Thank you for meeting with us on May 31 to discuss the resolution above. Your dedication to supporting public education is valued, and your thoughtful consideration of how these additional space requirements highlight discrepancies with current area standards is appreciated.”
[Received August 11, 2023]
Deputy Minister Plecas to President Broady:
“It is Government’s goal to ensure that British Columbia has an accessible, high-quality post-secondary education system that is affordable and sustainable over the long term.”
[Sent July 20, 2023]
President Broady to Assistant Deputy Minister Brown:
“Our meeting in May was insightful, and we appreciate that the Ministry of Education and Child Care actively advocates, as issues arise, on behalf of school districts when engaging with the treasury board. As part of these ongoing efforts, we ask that you continue to factor in ongoing financial pressures when determining capital cost sharing.”
[Sent July 20, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Conroy:
“Inflation continues to place unplanned financial pressure on school districts. For example, fuel, facility repairs, maintenance and general goods escalate in cost, particularly for rural and remote districts.”
[Sent July 20, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“As you are well aware, fully accessible schools are crucial. All students deserve unmitigated access to all areas of educational facilities regardless of their ability or personal circumstances.”
[Sent July 20, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Singh:
“While local autonomy is central to allowing boards of education to be leaders in their communities, issues of a delicate nature that affect the entire province require a consistent approach. We must ensure all students are cared for and supported across the province.”
[Sent July 12, 2023]
President Broady to B.C. education degree granting institutions:
“The motive of this letter is to emphasize that this situation still requires our collective attention, as our members have once again called on us to request that intake be expanded. This need has recently been highlighted by the number of districts being forced to hire uncertified teachers to bridge the gaps present in the classroom.”
[Sent July 12, 2023]
President Broady to Minister Robinson:
“The B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program has the potential to be leveraged in the struggle boards of education across the province face regarding recruitment and retention as we look to bolster the number of teachers our province produces to match the ever-growing demand for their services.”
