Incoming and outgoing correspondence related to BCSTA’s advocacy efforts.
[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,
Continue Reading “Advocacy: CommunityLINK and the Equity of Opportunity Supplement”
[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
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Review of School Area Standards”
[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
Continue Reading “Advocacy Response: Certified Teachers and BC Loan Forgiveness Program”
[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,
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Loan Forgiveness Program/Certified Teachers”
[Sent July 12, 2023] President Broady to Assistant Deputy Minister Brown: “The amount of reporting required for districts continues to be an ongoing, time-consuming concern. We were pleased to hear
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Review and Streamlining of Reporting Requirements”
