L’Association Canadienne des Commissions/Conseils Scolaires appuie les droits linguistiques des minorités garantis par la charte
L’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires (ACCCS) appuie la contestation constitutionnelle du projet de loi no 40, Loi modifiant principalement la Loi sur l’instruction publique relativement à l’organisation et à la gouvernance scolaires, intentée par l’Association des commissions scolaires anglophones du Québec.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2020
Canadian School Boards Association supports Charter minority language rights
The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) supports the Quebec English School Boards Association’s constitutional challenge to Quebec Bill 40 entitled An act to amend mainly the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance.
Laurie French, President of the CSBA urges all Canadians to work together for social justice and equity. Recent events are a stark reminder that we all need to address systemic racism – silence is not acceptable. It is critical that white privilege be understood and acknowledged as a fundamental part of anti-racism learning and action.
School boards throughout Canada strive for equity and can never let up. We must remain focused and committed to the changes needed at every level of education and society.
Read the latest CSBA President’s Bulletin / Mot de la présidente for May 2020.
English – President’s Bulletin – May 2020
French – Mot de la présidente – mai 2020
CSBA President Laurie French spoke with Senator and child psychologist Dr. Stan Kutcher on mental health and well being during a pandemic.
Click HERE to view the video.
Featured in the video is the image below, titled “Covid-19 Critical Time Points”. This image is referenced in the discussion with Senator Kutcher.
Here you will find information on working through Covid-19 in our education communities, including updates from associations.
Are you holding virtual meetings? The World Economic Forum has some great tips https://bit.ly/2UR4lYY
British Columbia School Trustees Association – Guide to Zoom for Boards of Education
This page also provides links to the school board associations across the country and their Covid-19 responses and decisions.
Alberta – https://www.asba.ab.ca/home/covid-19-coronavirus-faqs/
Manitoba – https://www.covid19manitoba.ca/
Ontario – https://www.opsba.org/SitePages/coronavirus.aspx
We currently find ourselves amidst challenging and unprecedented times for communities throughout the country, including our school communities. As we face uncertainty, I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our education partners in implementing the best plans possible for our students. On behalf of the Canadian School Boards Association Board of Directors, we applaud the leadership being shown everyday by those in the public education system as we work through Covid-19 as a nation.
Trustees across the country may not be meeting face-to-face to discuss school board matters, but they continue to hear from concerned constituents and are responding to those concerns, helping to distribute information as it becomes available. While the details vary from province to province, one thing is consistent – the dedication of trustees to students and the education system they serve.
The Canadian School Boards Association continues to function with remote offices and online meetings. The association is monitoring the situation across the country and is available to support provincial associations and members as needed.
While those who are able continue to self-isolate and work from home, I want to thank and acknowledge the many workers who continue to provide critical services. Remember that together we are a strong community dedicated to serving and supporting Canadian communities.
I encourage everyone to stay well and be diligent as you practice social distancing . Take care of yourselves and your families, and look out for one another.
Regards,
Laurie French, President
Nous traversons présentement une période sans précédent et particulièrement difficile pour les communautés partout au pays, y compris nos communautés scolaires. Face à toute l’incertitude, j’aimerais reconnaître le travail acharné de nos partenaires en éducation qui mettent en œuvre les meilleurs plans possibles pour nos élèves. Au nom du conseil d’administration de l’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires, nous saluons le leadership quotidien des acteurs du système d’éducation publique, alors que nous affrontons le COVID-19 en tant que nation.
Bien que les commissaires et conseillers scolaires d’un océan à l’autre ne se rencontrent pas en face à face pour discuter des enjeux propres au commissions et conseils scolaires, ils continuent de recevoir les commentaires d’électeurs inquiets et ils répondent à ces préoccupations, facilitant la diffusion d’information dès qu’elle est disponible. Si les détails varient d’une province à l’autre, une chose est constante : le dévouement des commissaires et conseillers scolaires envers les élèves et le système d’éducation qu’ils desservent.
L’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires continue de fonctionner grâce à des bureaux distants et des réunions en ligne. L’Association surveille la situation à l’échelle du pays et est disponible pour appuyer les associations provinciales et les membres selon les besoins.
Tandis que ceux qui le peuvent continuent de s’isoler et de faire du télétravail, je souhaite remercier et reconnaître les nombreux travailleurs qui fournissent des services essentiels sans relâche. Souvenez-vous qu’ensemble, nous sommes une communauté solide, résolue à servir et à appuyer les communautés canadiennes.
Je vous encourage tous et toutes à rester en bonne santé et à pratiquer l’éloignement social avec diligence. Prenez soin de vous et de votre famille et entraidez-vous les uns les autres.
Sincèrement,
Laurie French, Présidente
Based on the decisions of the Board in October following input from trustees at Congress 2019, the executive completed the updated 2019-2023 CSBA strategic plan and vetted it through the Strategic Planning Work Team.
Read more HERE
MONTREAL, FEBRUARY 20, 2020 – In collaboration with English-speaking Community partner organizations, the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) will challenge the constitutionality of Bill 40 which abolishes school boards and creates school service centres, before the courts.
