RICHMOND, BC—The Canadian Union of Public Employees has reached a tentative Provincial Framework Agreement with the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). The Framework Agreement was unanimously endorsed by the CUPE BC K-12 Provincial Bargaining Sub-Committee and will be recommended to the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents’ Council for endorsement. Each …
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Are you interested in your PAC receiving money from DPAC? Request for Funding 2013 2014 Please complete the information on this form and submit via email to dpac@sd57dpac.ca. Decisions on funding are made at general DPAC meetings, usually held on the first Monday of each month. Please submit the request …
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http://www.bcaa.com/drygrad Grade 12 students have an opportunity to win up to $6000 for their school’s dry grad celebration. All they have to do is create and submit a 90 second video that speaks out against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This unique competition not only gives students …
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DPAC MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre Attendees: DPAC Executive: Sarah Holland (Chair), Chris Finke (Vice Chair), Gillian Burnett (Treasurer), Darlene Campbell (District Associate) , Jacqueline Dockray (Director), Steve Shannon (Technical Director) and Inge Culhane (Secretary) Partner Groups: Brian Pepper, Superintendent; Kate Cooke, …
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Mayor’s Crime Task Force Feedback Form (2) Mayors Task Force on Crime – Stakeholder Consultation Power Recommendations Overview – Mayor’s Task Force on Crime (2) As discussed by the Superintendent at Monday’s DPAC’s meeting: Just a reminder to forward Crime Task Force Recommendation Feedback Forms to Wendy De Marsh by …
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http://www.scribd.com/doc/167975345/Cupe-and-BCTF-Working-Together From the letter: “In the likely event of a strike that sees CUPE workers set up picket lines at school sites, teachers will respect them and join with CUPE in solidarity.”
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The Teachers Act is based on two foundational principles: the paramount nature of the public interest and transparency. The purpose of publishing discipline decisions is to provide the public with the confidence that educators who fail to meet the Standards are held accountable. Disciplinary decisions are published publicly on this …
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Fascinating article: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/school+districts+adopt+unique+strategies+help+students+stay/8860653/story.html Imagine students log rolling down the hallway as they move from their classroom to the library, or pedalling furiously on stationary spin bikes as they listen to their teacher. These strategies and more are being used in a new educational initiative that is being implemented in …
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Parents at Highglen Montessori School in Prince George have been able to secure a bus for the coming school year. The Education Society has signed a contract with Diversified Transportation to have a bus pick up and drop off students at the Highglen school for the year. Education Society Chair …
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