http://ckpg.com/bc-teachers-dispute-terry-berting-warns-of-involvement-video http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/news-blog/frustrated-parents-quiz-education-minister-about-labour-dispute Parents may have different views about the labour feud that’s hurting B.C. public schools, but those attending the BCCPAC conference appeared united Friday in their anger and frustration. They’re fed up, BCCPAC president Terry Berting told the media, adding that his group is considering what action it might take to …
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The BC Teacher’s Federation has announced rotating strikes will continue next week. They will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, throughout the province. In SD57, Prince George, the strike will take place Tuesday, June 3rd. http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/teacher%20bargaining/Bargaining%20Bulletin/00-BCTF%20Strike%20Notice%20Schedule%20May%2028%202014.pdf
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As presented at the school board meeting: 2014 may 27 Schedule of fees and deposits District financial hardship policy, 5101: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/fileadmin/cao.sd57.bc.ca/Policy_Manual/Policies/5101.pdf As part of the DPAC presentation to the board, May 27th: …Which brings us to the Schedule of Fees and Deposits, as published in this board agenda package. As a reminder, …
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2014.05.26 Proposed Revisions to Policy 1110 Communications On April 29, 2014, the Board of Education approved proposed revisions to Policy 1110 for distribution to reference groups for input. A copy of the policy, with the proposed revisions is attached. If you or your organization has any comments, concerns or …
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From SD57 website: http://www.sd57.bc.ca/index.php?id=4060 District Achievement Contract Please click on this link to view the 2014 – 2017 DRAFT District Achievement Contract. The District Achievement Contract is a public statement of commitment by the Board of Education to work towards success for each student in School District No. 57. The Ministry of Education …
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Prince George Teacher Rally, Thursday May 29 at 4PM : FAIR DEAL RALLY May 2014 2 http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/columnists/geoff-johnson-confusion-chaos-reign-in-teacher-dispute-1.1075877 It has been said that the first casualty of war is truth, but in the playground spat between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Liberal government, the first casualties seem to be the …
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http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-find-better-way-to-negotiate-1.1071958 “If the government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation are putting the welfare of students first, we don’t see the evidence. Despite all the rhetoric about finding a new approach, bargaining has degenerated into the familiar tooth-and-nail nastiness that has characterized contract talks for most of the past 30 years. …
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http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/teacher%20bargaining/Bargaining%20Bulletin/00-MR-Lockout%20Guidelines%20Q%20and%20A%20Extracurricular%20May%2023%202014%20.pdf 1. Does the current BCPSEA partial lockout prevent teachers from continuing their involvement with student extracurricular programs or other volunteer activities? NO. Teachers are welcome to continue their involvement with any extracurricular or volunteer activities of their choice. Nothing in the lockout order prevents any continued or new involvement with such activities. …
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