Upcoming events
SCTA Workload Committee Presentation to District
SCTA Workload Committee will present results of workload survey and recommendations to District.
EIC Committee meeting
Article F.20: Educational Change (L)
1. Education Implementation Committee
a. An ongoing Joint Educational Implementation Committee shall be established to provide for direct Association involvement in any proposed change to educational programs in the district.
b. The membership of the committee shall be four (4) Association appointees and four (4) Board appointees. Parent participation shall be by mutual agreement of the parties.
c. The committee shall meet at mutually agreeable times and establish its own procedures. d. The Association and the Board shall select alternating co-chairs.
2. Any subcommittee or additional committees formed to deal with the implementation of specific educational and/or curriculum change shall have a majority of teacher Association representatives and shall report to the Joint Educational Implementation Committee.
3. The Board agrees to implement, wherever possible, recommendations of the committee. In the event that the Board feels it cannot implement any of the recommendations of the committee, it shall present its reasons and the committee shall have the right to make representations to the Board with respect to its decisions.
SD46 Deadline for 2025/2026 Leave Applications
If you are planning on taking a Long Term Leave in the upcoming school year, you must apply by March 31. Email hzurbrugg@sd46.bc.ca if you have any questions.
BCTF AGM
SCTA AGM Delegates 2025:
Alison Liddicoat (President)
Taisha Grant (Local Representative to BCTF)
Amy Brooks (CGE)
Eliza Killam (LES)
Sharlene Prasad (ESS)
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will begin on Saturday, March 15, and will conclude on Tuesday evening, March 18, 2025.
The business of the AGM will consist of recommendations from the Executive Committee (EC) and Representative Assembly (RA) as well as resolutions from locals and sublocals.
The positions to be filled by the 2025 AGM are:
President,
First Vice-President,
Second Vice-President, and
four Members-at-Large. Members-at-Large whose terms will expire on June 30, 2025, are:
• Mariah Franzmann (Prince George)
• Rick Kumar (Surrey)
• Marilyn Ricketts-Lindsay (Surrey)
• Katherine Trepanier (Prince George)
As per By-law 5.1(a), the AGM must fill at least three of the ten Members-at-Large positions as one designated member of colour, one Aboriginal member, and one 2SLGBTQIA+ member.
Find more information about the BCTF AGM here.
SD46 Schoolboard Meeting
Regular Board Meetings
The Board of Education's Regular Meetings are typically scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month during the school year, with occasional exceptions due to scheduled school breaks and statutory holidays. All public board meetings start at 7:00 PM and are generally held at the School Board Office at 494 South Fletcher Road in Gibsons, BC. Agendas and minutes are available from the "Meetings" page. Whenever possible, these meetings are also live-streamed to https://www.youtube.com/user/SD46Schools/streams
Anti-racism Committee Meeting
Members of the antiracism committee, including CUPE, District Staff, SCTA, and parents, meet to discuss and plan anti-racism action in our district.
SCTA/District Collaborative Planning Meeting
Representatives from SCTA PD committee, CUPE, and district staff meet to schedule and organize PD events for the upcoming year. The intention of this sub-committee of the SCTA PD committee is to organize and co-ordinate the many different professional development and professional learning opportunities for educators.
SCLC International Women's Day Potluck
On March 8, 2025, the Sunshine Coast Labour Council will commemorate International Women’s Day by drawing attention to the disproportionate impacts of the affordability crisis on women and gender-diverse individuals. The theme of this year’s campaign will continue the momentum of last year’s focus: Rise Up for Gender Justice.
As we approach the spring federal election, it is crucial to acknowledge that women—particularly Indigenous, Black, racialized, newcomer, young, 2SLGBTQI+ women, and women with disabilities—are facing the hardest challenges in the current economic climate. With rising costs and persistent inequalities, too many women are trapped in precarious, low-wage employment or struggling to make ends meet.
In the face of these challenges, women across Canada are Rising Up to demand a more equitable future. The Sunshine Coast Labour Council is proud to stand in solidarity with women across the nation, demanding that political parties seeking workers’ votes take meaningful action to address the systemic barriers women and gender-diverse people face in the workplace and society.
“We need to see gender equity and women’s economic justice become central components of every political platform,” said Miyuki Shinkai, President of the Sunshine Coast Labour Council. “Now, more than ever, is the time for change.”
To mark this day of action and solidarity, the Sunshine Coast Labour Council will host its annual International Women’s Day Multicultural Potluck on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Roberts Creek Community Hall. This year’s event will feature a dynamic blend of speakers, performances, and community engagement. Honourable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, and several other local activist speakers will address the crowd. Attendees will also participate in a Zumba dance demo with Argentine instructor Giuliana, enjoy local musical talent, and explore displays from community organizations.
“We are excited to bring our community together to celebrate diversity, promote gender justice, and take action to address the urgent challenges women face,” added Shinkai.
The event is free and open to all members of the public, with a special emphasis on multiculturalism and multigenerational participation. The Sunshine Coast Labour Council invites all community members to join in and Rise Up for Gender Justice.
For more information, please contact:
Miyuki Shinkai President,
Sunshine Coast Labour Council
604.741.8206
Chartered by the Canadian Labour Congress,
Affiliated with BC Federation of Labour
Professional Growth Review Committee
Meeting with teachers and principals to discuss professional growth in our district and how we use tools like evaluation, planning, etc. to build a supportive growth-oriented culture.
Teachers can apply to be on this committee prior to February 10 using the SCTA Committee Application form.
Professional Growth Review Committee
Meeting with teachers and principals to discuss professional growth in our district and how we use tools like evaluation, planning, etc. to build a supportive growth-oriented culture.
Teachers can apply to be on this committee prior to February 10 using the SCTA Committee Application form.
SCTA GM
SCTA GM Topics:
Ratification of Local Bargaining
Workload Committee Update
Vote for BCTF AGM Delegates
Vote for members to the Professional Growth Review Committee
Workload Committee Meeting
Workload Committee meets to finalize report on teacher workload.
PD Calendar Zoom Meeting
PD Committee to meet and decide on recommendations to next years’ PD dates. Zoom link has been emailed out.
SCTA Educators' Day
This year’s SCTA Educators’ Day will be held at Elphinstone Secondary School and is themed “The Responsive Educator” we will be trying a new format this year with 3 keynote speakers and a selection of workshops to choose from you can choose what format interests you the most. Please see the link to register.
BCTF Representative Assembly
Local President and LR attend RA with voting rights to represent our ~350 members.
SCTA Winter Social
SCTA Winter Social
December 16th, 2024
4pm - 7pm at Blue Ocean Golf Club
For more information, email scta@dccnet.com
SCTA Preliminary Budget Consultation
SCTA Preliminary Budget Consultation with School board
SCTA Executive Committee Meeting
SCTA Executive Committee Meeting
First Tuesday of the month
4:15 pm SCTA Office # 301 - 5710 Teredo Street Sechelt, BC
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