Richmond - Open letter to B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender from Richmond School Board: Minister Fassbender, At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Board of Education (Richmond) voted to write an open letter to you expressing its concerns on your Feb.
Richmond - Open letter to B.C. Education Minister Peter Fassbender from Richmond School Board: Minister Fassbender, At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Board of Education (Richmond) voted to write an open letter to you expressing its concerns on your Feb. 7 direct communication to teachers in this province.This board was disappointed to learn that it did not receive a courtesy copy on this communication and that the letter contained inaccuracies, particularly the comment that implied that the 2002 legislated changes to class size and composition were made at the specific request of trustees.This board strongly believes that cooperation and co-governance between the province and democratically elected boards is essential to ensure that the public school system continues to meet the needs of the current and future students in this province.We encourage you to consult with boards on any matters affecting them in order to maintain a positive working relationship between the government and provincial boards of education.Donna SargentChairperson On behalf of the Board of Education(Richmond)
