We’ve been getting some website searches recently from people wondering which school their child should attend (such as “prince george what school do we go to“). Here’s where to start at the school district site: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Schools/Pages/default.aspx This is the school district catchment maps: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/Parents/StudentReg/Catchments/Pages/default.aspx If you’re new to the school …
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http://www.bctf.ca/NewsReleases.aspx Press release from BCTF: As the new school year begins, BC teachers are disappointed that the employer has not returned to the bargaining table with a mandate to invest in public education through enhanced funding for services to students and a fair increase to wages and benefits for teachers. …
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B.C. students returning to school next month will likely face a reduction of services but a prolonged teachers’ strike isn’t something the government will let stand for long, said Education Minister George Abbott. Abbott told reporters Tuesday he’s not optimistic that a contract agreement between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and …
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This website, from the BC Public School Employer’s Association, has information as to regards job action and education as an essential service. http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/bc-teachers/teacher-collective-bargaining/essential-services.aspx
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According to Tuesday’s Prince George Citizen: Elementary school students will go without a formal recess if teachers proceed with their job action when classes begin next week, School District 57 superintendent Brian Pepper confirmed Monday. Teachers have said they will refuse to do administrative work or attend meetings with management …
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This is a draft policy, posted for discussion, and is based on the Kamloops/Thompson DPAC policy. 1. Background The Fall Conference of BCCPAC is a training-oriented conference, where delegates attend multiple workshops to improve their skills in building effective PAC’s. As well, the conference is a major networking opportunity …
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DPAC MEETING NOTES FOR JUNE 6, 2011 2011 June 6 DPAC minute in PDF format Attendees: DPAC Executive: Don Sabo, Chris Finke, Gillian Burnett, Michelle Rolfes, Sarah Holland, Steve Shannon Partner Groups: Linda Naess, Brian Pepper, Lois Boone, Anne Smith School Reps: Buckhorn Elementary(Connie Kragt), Beaverly Elementary(Colleen Smith), Ecole College Heights(Lara …
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According to the BC Public School Employers Association: Each school district (SD) has a few options for how they can coordinate recess and outside supervision before and after school. These options include cancelling recess, restricting access to certain areas of playgrounds, or staggering recess times. Each SD will consider which …
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