http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/bctf-too-far-from-affordability-zone-for-mediation.html#.VAMwsHIjJeU.twitter Minister of Education Peter Fassbender issued the following statement today: “Today veteran labour mediator Vince Ready determined that the parties are too far apart for mediation at this time. “I’m very disappointed for students, parents and teachers. What should be a time of excitement and anticipation will instead be …
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-walks-out-of-talks-1.2751718 “Vince Ready has left talks between the B.C. teachers’ union and the provincial government in Richmond, B.C., saying the sides are too far apart to come to a resolution anytime soon. “I don’t see a resolution here before the start of school given the positions of the parties. They …
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http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/school-s-out-what-now-1.1334113 … While negotiations continue between the government and its teachers various Prince George groups have stepped forward with plans for next week. Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Center is presenting Let’s Hang!, an extended day camp for elementary school-aged children. There are two high energy camps designed to keep children …
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Fascinating article on special needs in the classroom: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Special+needs+classroom/10161867/story.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-districts-hold-off-telling-parents-school-cancelled-due-to-teachers-strike/article20285434/ “School districts in British Columbia are holding off telling parents the start of classes will be cancelled next Tuesday amid fresh negotiations aimed at stopping the teachers’ strike.” Mediation update: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-talks-continue-under-mediator-vince-ready-1.2749847 “Mediator Vince Ready met with the teacher’s union and the employer …
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August was a busy month for BCCPAC – An emergency DPAC Summit meeting was held on August 16th. The press release below was issued as a result of the coming together of DPAC leaders throughout the province. Additional related media with board insight can be found below. BCCPAC Press Releases …
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http://globalnews.ca/news/1528752/update-vince-ready-to-meet-with-iker-fassbender-on-thursday/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-teachers-strike-vince-ready-to-meet-with-jim-iker-and-peter-cameron-says-bctf-1.2747910 http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/08/minister-of-educations-meeting-with-bctf-and-bcpsea.html http://m.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/08/28/Fassbender-Settlement-Translated/ http://www.vancouversun.com/news/deal+teachers+dispute+mediation+possible/10153135/story.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/inexcusable-conduct-by-bc-government-and-teachers-union/article20216759/ http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/staples+better+education+more+expert+teachers/10138409/story.html
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Superintendent of Schools Brian Pepper is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective immediately: Kap Manhas – Principal, Kelly Road Secondary Steve Baker – Vice-Principal, Duchess Park Secondary Tanya Goodwin – Vice-Principal, Heritage Elementary Kirk Czechmeister – Vice-Principal, Heather Park Elementary The following principals have been seconded for …
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http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Teachers+dispute+clock+ticks+start+school+year/10151640/story.html The school year appears increasingly unlikely to start on time, although early Tuesday evening the Ministry of Education confirmed a meeting is expected to take place Wednesday in Victoria between Education Minister Peter Fassbender, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker and the government’s negotiator Peter Cameron. … But it’s …
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