Incoming and outgoing correspondence related to BCSTA’s advocacy efforts.
[Sent March 31, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “This paper was written by BCSTA’s Capital Working Group with input from every board of education in B.C. The report, endorsed by our board of directors, focuses on the province-wide need to address steadily increasing levels of deferred life cycle maintenance.”
[Sent March 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “This short report, written by BCSTA in conjunction with member boards, addresses areas that boards of education feel we will need to focus on in order to effectively mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the young people of B.C.”
[Sent March 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Dix and Whiteside: “Boards of education believe it is critical that the provincial government prioritize public education workers in the weeks ahead as part of the province’s immunization plan.”
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “Boards across our province are actively doing important work in these areas, and we call on you for additional support in dealing with addressing systemic racism in B.C.’s public education system.”
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “It was once again acknowledged during our most recent Provincial Council meeting that current wait times contribute to recruitment and retention challenges across our province.”
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Farnworth and Whiteside: “If the desired outcome of rehabilitation is to have individuals re-enter society equipped to function as contributing members of society, then the level of educational programming offered should match that expectation.”
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Fleming and Whiteside: “By focusing on addressing options aimed at students, we will also see further benefits related to the strategy come to fruition, including achieving CleanBC goals and improving our students’ general health and well-being across the province.”
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Kang and Whiteside: “Working in trades is a desirable career opportunity for many of B.C.’s young people, and we must lessen barriers to entry and navigate this changing landscape together.”
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Robinson: “While we certainly appreciate the financial impact that COVID-19 has on British Columbia’s budget, we also wish to highlight the success we have had in keeping schools open and safe for students and staff during this time of crisis.”
[Sent December 11, 2020] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “We are certainly looking forward to working with you and your staff to advance initiatives of common interest and to tackle issues of importance to the K-12 education sector.”
