BCSTA President Tracy Loffler had the pleasure of representing the Association at the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Victoria this week. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect this week. #UBCM2025 #Bced #Bcpoli

BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and CEO Trevor Davies were pleased to join the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) for a workshop earlier this week to discuss advocacy and key national education priorities. #Bced #Bcpoli

The BCSTA was pleased to welcome the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) to our offices today for a meeting with our Board of Directors. We look forward to continuing this important work and collaboration to support First Nations student achievement across B.C. #Bced

📣 BCSTA Advocacy Recognized in the 2026 Budget Consultation Report! We set out to raise the profile of public education and ensure it is a top funding priority. 🔗 Learn more here: bit.ly/41QX2Ut #Bced #Bcpoli

📚 BCSTA was pleased to host board chairs from across B.C. with Minister of Education, Lisa Beare, Dr. Brad Baker, and the First Nations Education Steering Committee. Together, we discussed leadership, Indigenous Education Councils & collaboration to support student wellbeing and success. #Bced

On behalf of the BCSTA, we are thrilled to see the recent announcements from the BC Government highlighting greater investment in capital funding. 🖇️Read the full statement: bcsta.org/15809-2/ #Bced #Bcpoli

As children across B.C. head back to class, many schools are facing the reality of doing more with less. BCSTA recently spoke with CBC to highlight the challenges districts are facing and the need for long-term investment in our schools. Learn more here: bit.ly/4m3qH3V #Bced #Bcpoli

BCSTA President, Tracy Loffler, joined the Education Matters podcast and shared her perspective on what it means to govern one of the most complex systems in our communities—public education. 🔊Listen here: linktr.ee/jasonbuccheri #Bced #Bcpoli

🎒🍎 A new school year means new beginnings—made possible by the passion and dedication of educators, staff, and school leaders across B.C. BCSTA wishes everyone a safe, successful, and inspiring year ahead! ✨ #BackToSchool #BCEd #BCSchools

Last week, the BCSTA was pleased to join the Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, Anna Gainey, and other elected officials in Surrey to celebrate the opening of 640 new childcare spaces in schools across British Columbia. #BCed #BCpoli

🍎📚 As the 2025/26 school year begins, BCSTA warmly welcomes back school trustees across BC! Here’s to a year of progress, collaboration, and purpose. Welcome back, and thank you for your service! #SchoolTrustees #Bced #Bcpoli

BCSTA was pleased to join the Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC) for their meeting at the Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre. Stó:lō leaders welcomed the Council with prayers and songs, to inspire learning of this sacred place and the importance of IEAC work. #Bced #IndigenousEducation

BCSTA’s Board of Directors met with the Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare, to discuss the Ministry’s priorities for the school year and emerging issues identified by BCSTA. BCSTA looks forward to continued collaboration in the year ahead to support student success across B.C. #Bced

BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and CEO Trevor Davies met with Jake Sawatzky, MP for New Westminster–Burnaby, to discuss shared priorities around student success and well-being, and to highlight the important work of the BCSTA and the Canadian School Boards Association. #Bced #Bcpoli

BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and CEO Trevor Davies were pleased to meet with Lynne Block, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano and education critic this morning. Together, they discussed shared priorities focused on strengthening K–12 education and improving outcomes for all students across B.C. #Bced

🎉BCSTA Announces 2025 Student Citizenship Scholarship Recipients! 🎓⁠🔗 Read the full media release to learn more: bit.ly/4kjtm8R #Bced #Bcpoli

🎙️ The BCSTA is pleased to contribute to another important episode of the Hotel Pacifico podcast. 💬 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/44xfy4L ➡️ Learn more about our continued advocacy for BC’s students: bit.ly/4nkE4yk #bced #bcpoli

Happy Multiculturalism Day! Today and every day, we celebrate the diverse people and cultures that make our province and schools vibrant, inclusive and strong. ❤️🌎 Our diversity is our strength! #MulticulturalismDay #bced

The BCSTA is thrilled to be a part of this week’s episode of the Hotel Pacifico podcast to advocate for increased funding in BC's K-12 education system. 💭 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/441w124 ➡️ Learn about our ongoing advocacy: bit.ly/4nkE4yk #bced #bcpoli

📢 Advocacy in Action! We are pleased to announce the release of our 2026 Budget Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. 🔗 Read the media release to learn more: bit.ly/3ZJByI5 🔗 Download the 2026 BCSTA Budget Submission: bit.ly/45wJuQz #Bced #Bcpoli

BCSTA’s senior leadership team met with its branch presidents from across the province today. It was an opportunity for the association to connect with leaders from different school districts to strategize and discuss K-12 advocacy. #Bcpoli #Bced

🧡 During National Indigenous History Month, we acknowledge the diverse and rich heritage, history and cultures of Indigenous peoples. 🔗 In honour of National Indigenous History Month, take time to learn more about Indigenous culture with this comprehensive list of resources: buff.ly/5rMlers

Today, BCSTA’s senior leadership team connected with the Ministry of Education and Child Care to discuss our budget submission and key issues facing B.C.'s education system — including teacher certification, child care, and the recruitment of educational assistants. #Bced #Bcpoli

📢 Today, Bob Holmes, VP of the BCSTA, presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services to advocate for increased funding for BC's K–12 education sector on behalf of our members. Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more details on our 2025 budget submission soon. #Bced

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth! This June, we recognize the vibrant diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the right to be proud of who you are—without fear or judgment. #bced

🏫 🤝 The BCSTA held its board chair meeting yesterday, welcoming board chairs from across the province to connect. It was an opportunity to discuss pertinent updates within the association and education community. #Bced #Bcpoli

🗞️ BCSTA President, Tracy Loffler, discusses school district budget pressures and the importance of increasing funding for BC's K-12 education system with The Tyee. 🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/3Hh5h4I #Bced #Bcpoli

🌟 It’s National AccessAbility Week! 🌟 This year’s theme — “Breaking barriers together: Paving the way for an inclusive future” — reminds us that inclusion is a shared responsibility.

👐🏿 👐🏼 👐🏾 May 26–June 1 is #AntiRacismAwarenessWeek in B.C. — a time to reflect on the action we can all take to dismantle systemic racism and build inclusive and equitable schools and communities. ❤️ 🏫

The BCSTA attended the BC Association of School Business Officials AGM and Conference this week. Trevor Davies, BCSTA CEO, connected with new BCASBO members and facilitated a session on our association's role in the K-12 sector. Our President, Tracy Loffler, brought greetings. #Bcpoli #Bced

BCSTA President Tracy Loffler was pleased to meet with the Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, this week. Their discussion focused on shared priorities in public education, student success, and equity. #Bced #Bcpoli🌟📚

📣 Last week, the BCSTA and Board of Directors met with the Ministry of Education and Child Care to discuss the vital role boards of education play in supporting school-aged child care. Thank you to the Ministry for your time and collaboration! #Bced #Bcpoli

Our president, Tracy Loffler, spoke with Global News today about how the current government funding is forcing some districts to make cuts. 🔗Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/4jYe2PC #Bced #Bcpoli

Today, the newly formed Board of Directors, President Tracy Loffler, past President Carolyn Broady, and CEO Trevor Davies met to discuss and set priorities for the year ahead. #Bced #Bcpoli

📰 The BCSTA is pleased to be featured in CityNews, where newly elected President Tracy Loffler discusses the urgent funding challenges facing BC school districts. 🔗 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4drzQkc #Bced #Bcpoli

BC’s public schools are at a tipping point. Budget shortfalls are affecting everything from support staff to learning resources. We must advocate for better—for the children, educators, and communities.

📣Our newly elected President, Tracy Loffler, shares a message of support for school districts navigating the critical funding shortfalls.🔗Watch the full video here: bit.ly/4mg4NMa #Bced #Bcpoli

Former CEO Suzanne Hoffman was pleased to facilitate the second session of the Trustee Leadership Program with the Langley Board of Education this week. This session explored board policies and the key roles and responsibilities of school trustees and the board. #Bced

BCSTA joined the Canadian School Boards Association and partners this week to discuss key issues impacting school boards nationwide. Effective governance and collaborative leadership are essential. We were pleased to connect and engage in meaningful conversations with education leaders in Canada.

🌿This week, the BCSTA attended the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Mental Health in Schools Conference. It was an opportunity to learn from and with students and connect with school districts across BC on mental health. #MentalHealthInSchools #CanadianMentalHealthWeek #Bced

💚 During #CanadianMentalHealthWeek, the BCSTA acknowledges the importance of caring for mental health and wellness in our school communities to help foster safe and supportive learning environments. 🫶🏫 #bced 🔗 Explore school-focused mental health & wellness resources from erase BC: buff.ly/Cr1i3mT

🌿 BCSTA’s Director of Education Services, Gordon Li, was grateful to attend the Okanagan Mainline Regional Indigenous Education’s Indigenous Student Leadership Summit, bringing together students from 10 regional school districts. #Bced

The BC School Trustee’s Association acknowledges #RedDressDay on May 5th. The red dress serves as a powerful symbol for justice and to help create awareness towards the violence suffered by Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. #bced #MMIWG2S

President of the BCSTA, Tracy Loffler, had the opportunity today to connect with the Premier of BC, @davidebybc.bsky.social. Loffler noted that the BCSTA looks forward to working with the government on its advocacy priorities. #BCSTA #Bced #Bcpoli #cupebc2025

Today, newly elected President of the BCSTA, Tracy Loffler, attended the CUPE BC 2025 convention and connected with their President. “It was great to connect with individuals today who are passionate about creating safer spaces for the province’s youth and improving education," said Loffler. #Bced

The BC government has declared today as the provincial day of remembrance and mourning for victims of tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver. Today we mourn for the lives that were taken and grieve alongside the communities who have been affected by this terrible loss. #LapuLapuFestival

📰 Newly elected BCSTA President Tracy Loffler featured in the Mission City Record! 🔊 Loffler said each district's different perspective matters, and BCSTA work must reflect that. 🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4d1pl6Q #Bced #Bcpoli #BCSTA

✏️🏫 Today, on National Principals and Vice-Principals Day, we celebrate the leadership, dedication and tireless efforts of school administrators across BC. Thank you for guiding our schools and supporting student success every day. 🌟 #bced

On behalf of the BCSTA team, we thank all members and partners who joined us for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. It was inspiring to see school trustees and boards of education from across the province come together with passion and commitment to strengthening B.C.’s K-12 education system. #Bced

📰 NEWS RELEASE: BCSTA Appoints New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting. 🔗 Read the full news release here: bit.ly/42V8bmJ #Bced #Bcpoli #BCSTA #EducationNews