The collective bargaining proposals can be found here: http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/bc-teachers/teacher-collective-bargaining.aspx For example, the June 3rd class size proposal from the BCTF is here: http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/teacher%20bargaining/Proposals/U62%20Class%20Size.pdf In 2014 the class size maximums would be 20 for Kindergarten, 22 for grades 1-3, and 28 for grades 4-12. By 2016, the maximum for kindergarten would be 18, …
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http://www.lrb.bc.ca/decisions/B104$2014.pdf The “Labour Relations Board sided with the province in its bid to dock teachers 10 per cent of their pay during the rotating strikes. The union went to the board over the government’s decision to dock teachers’ wages in reaction to their job action. Teachers argued the government’s move …
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Parent organization seeks immediate end to teacher strike and lockout The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) is calling for an immediate end to the rotating strike and lockout action that is disrupting schools and hurting students. The appeal follows a BCCPAC meeting over the weekend that brought parents …
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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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