Advocacy: Safer Routes to School
[Sent May 31, 2022] President Broady to Minister Fleming: “Adjusting our existing laws to meet current needs, coupled with an awareness campaign aimed at drivers, will lead to better, safer
Advocacy: Universal Food Programs
[Sent May 31, 2022] President Broady to Minister Whiteside: “Our membership is seeking a universal food program that concentrates on equitable CommunityLINK funding for all school districts, with additional funding
Advocacy: Removal of BC Hydro Metering Caps
[Sent May 31, 2022] President Broady to Minister Whiteside, Chair Morton and President O’Riley: “On behalf of all 60 of the province’s boards of education, we implore BC Hydro, the
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Advocacy: Funding for Outdoor Learning Spaces
[Sent May 18, 2022] President Broady to Minister Whiteside: “B.C.’s boards of education would like to see that such spaces are included in the development of all new schools and
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Advocacy: Minimum Standards for Ventilation
[Sent May 18, 2022] President Broady to Minister Whiteside: “Unfortunately, the conversation is not limited to responding to COVID-19. Another crisis impacts this ask, as the most recent heatwave of
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Advocacy: K-12 Operating Grant
[Sent May 18, 2022] President Broady to Minister Robinson and Minister Whiteside: “As you know, school districts in B.C. must adopt a balanced budget for the upcoming school year by
Advocacy: Response to FNLC Letter on FSAs
[Sent February 9, 2022] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “We concur with the FNLC that there is much work to be done to improve educational outcomes for First Nations students
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Advocacy: Increased Annual Facilities Grant Funding
[Sent December 9, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “Boards of education across B.C. share a common interest in having safe, healthy schools for students to learn within. Annual Facilities
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Advocacy: Declaration of National Opiate Death Crisis
[Sent November 30, 2021] President Higginson to CSBA President French: “Conversations on substance use education, prevention and intervention are common concerns for students, families and staff in our province’s schools.”
Advocacy: Provincial Teacher Shortage
[Sent November 9, 2021] President Higginson to education degree-granting institutes: “School districts throughout the province repeatedly report difficulties in recruiting new teachers… these ongoing staffing shortages require immediate and collaborative