The Richmond Teachers' Association (RTA) conducted a survey, asking the 10 trustee candidates to answer eight questions regarding funding, priorities and the role of the board of education.
The responses were not particularly surprising, but there are subtle differences that are important to know about when it comes to voting, said Jerry Fast, RTA's vice president.
"They all said they would work to secure adequate funding for education, for example, but the strategies they would use to do that differed."
While the survey was conducted on behalf of teachers, it provides important information for anyone involved in the system, be it parents or support staff, he added.
"The focus is on the working/ learning conditions because the two are so closely linked."
Fast noted that the RTA, unlike some other teacher associations, does not endorse specific candidates.
"We just put the information out there."
To view the complete survey, which includes eight questions to each of the candidates, check out the Richmond News website at www.richmond-news.com.
Fast also encourages voters to attend a trustees all-candidate meeting tonight at Richmond Secondary. Doors open at 6: 30 p.m. The meeting is hosted by the RTA, the Richmond District Parent Association, Richmond Association of School Administrators and CUPE.
