Collection of recent BCSTA media releases and public relations materials.
[Vancouver, B.C. – February 14, 2019] Affirmation of the current positive direction for K-12 education in B.C. is the theme of this week’s provincial speech from the throne, in the
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Responds to BC Government’s Speech From the Throne”
[Vancouver, B.C. – December 3, 2018] On Friday, November 30, President Gordon Swan of the British Columbia School Trustees Association and the Province’s Minister of Education, the Honourable Rob Fleming,
[Vancouver B.C. – July 4, 2018] On Wednesday, July 4, the Ministry of Finance released an announcement regarding implementation of the new Employer Health Tax (EHT), as part of the next
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Pleased After Government’s EHT Announcement”
[Vancouver B.C. – June 13, 2018] The British Columbia School Trustees Association is very supportive of the government’s recent move to invest more in the development of leaders within the K-12
[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
Continue Reading “Media Release: Response to Playground Equipment Program Announcement”
[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
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Installs New Board of Directors”
[Vancouver, B.C. – March 27, 2018] The recent announcement of $198 Million in maintenance funding for school districts was positively received by the British Columbia School Trustees Association. “BCSTA has
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Responds to Maintenance Funding Announcement”
[Vancouver, B.C. – February 20, 2018] Today’s provincial budget appears to have delivered a stable year ahead for British Columbia’s sixty public school districts, along with some significant improvements in
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Response to the 2018 Provincial Budget”
[Vancouver, B.C. – February 14, 2018] On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, the government’s speech from the throne highlighted the need for British Columbia to invest in our children and youth.
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Responds to B.C. Government’s Throne Speech”
[Vancouver – January 19, 2018] In response to the media statement from the Chilliwack School Board today calling for the resignation of a trustee from their board, BCSTA President Gordon
Continue Reading “Media Release: BCSTA Supports Chilliwack School District’s Decision”
