Courtesy of the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin):
At its meeting on 19 December 2017, the Board of Education passed a motion to seek further assistance from the Ministry of Education in response to recent allegations by the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers’ Association (CCTA).
The allegations against the District by the CCTA strongly suggests that the District has communication and relationship issues. Processes imbedded in Collective Agreements and Board Policy are either not understood by all parties or are being ignored. “This is a problem, and if it continues, it will develop deep into a culture of misunderstanding and mistrust. The Board is elected to promote student achievement; teachers are hired for the same. We are all on the same team. It’s time to put our collective best foot forward,” explained Board Chair, Tanya Guenther.
The Board of Education is requesting that the Ministry of Education continue the assistance of Ministry Official Dianne Turner to assist in developing a plan addressing any communication and relationship challenges in the District. Further, the Board of Education is seeking financial assistance from the Ministry and the BC School Trustees Association to bring in an expert to assist with resolving conflict, improving communications and improving relationships within the District.
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