"The VSTA believes that a school district with over 8000 employees merits a committee solely dedicated to their welfare, recruitment, and retention. It is also an obligation that we fought for as part of our collective agreement.”
“Each VSB Standing Committee performs unique functions and we do not support any watering down of their effectiveness by amalgamating them”
“As a Stakeholder Union on the Personnel Standing Committee, CUPE Local 15 values these meetings and the information that is shared given that we represent a large number of members who are responsible for the care, support and education of children and youth. It is imperative that Trustees have an understanding of what is happening from an employment perspective not just an educational perspective and how they will/are addressing the high burnout and resignations.”
“VEAES believes that transparency is central to the relationship between stakeholders and the Board... We want real, meaningful relationships with our employer and elected trustees as teachers, as voters, and as defenders of public education. The personnel committee serves an important role in the VSB’s democratic processes and needs to continue.”