#ProudToBeASchoolTrustee
As a way to increase the profile of school trustees, BCSTA launched the #ProudToBeASchoolTrustee social media campaign at our 2018 AGM.
BCSTA AGM 2018 Report of Proceedings
The BCSTA Annual General Meeting 2018 Report of Proceedings is now available online. The Report of Proceedings includes the Disposition of Motions and reports from branches.
Advocacy: Strategic Plan for Aboriginal Education
[Received May 10, 2018] Minister Fleming to President Swan: “Thank you for your letter of March 16, 2018, requesting the Ministry of Education conclude a long-term comprehensive strategic plan for Aboriginal
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Media Release: Response to Playground Equipment Program Announcement
[Vancouver B.C. – May 8, 2018] The British Columbia School Trustees Association is pleased to see the government investing in local school and communities with the announcement of the Playground
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Media Release: BCSTA Installs New Board of Directors
[Richmond B.C. – April 28, 2018] The BCSTA held their 114th Annual General Meeting at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, B.C. during which the membership voted for the
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Nisga’a Students BCSTA AGM Performance
“On April 27th, 2018, students from the four Nisga’a Villages performed at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) in Vancouver,
BCSTA Resources to Support Trustees and Boards
As elected officials, school trustees serve a unique role within a school district. They are chosen by their community to provide governance and oversight of the local school district.
Celebrating Inclusiveness and Resilience in Central Okanagan
This year marked the 11th Annual Harmony Day in Central Okanagan Public Schools. Around the district, events took place on February 21 to celebrate the opportunity to recognize and encourage
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Successes and Challenges in SOGI Education
“Statistically we know there are LGBTQ2S students in every school, but the degree to which these students are visible is dependent on the level of safety and inclusiveness fostered within
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Strategic Plan 2017/18
Summary Report
On May 2017, shortly after their installment at the 2017 annual general meeting, the 2017/18 BCSTA board of directors came together in an intensive two-day meeting to map out the