b'AUGUST 2020REPORT CSBAtoReport to the Canadian School Boards AssociationSchool Site Return to In-Class InstructionAcquisition AdvocacyBoards of education worked closely with the provincial government to ensure a safe partial return to in-class BCSTA presented the provincial government with ainstruction for students in June. discussion paper on school site acquisition in January, identifying specific concerns and considerations. TheBCSTA collaborated with the Ministry of Education paper was developed through engagement with schoolin rolling out the initial return to in-class instruction, districts across the province.with BCSTA President Stephanie Higginson joining B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming at a virtual town hall to address public questions and concerns. New BCSTA Board Elected Our partnership with government has been invaluable in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and we continue to Our 2020/2021 leadership team was elected throughcollaborate with government through our participation on-line voting April 24. President Stephanie Higginsonin provincial working groups as B.C. moves forward with and Vice-President Carolyn Broady were re-elected byplans for Septembers return to school. acclamation. Directors Valerie Adrian, Tim Bennett, Mike Murray, and Donna Sargent were also re-elected. PleaseBCSTA, together with other key education partners, issued join us in welcoming Rick Price to the board for his firsta joint letter of support for the Ministry of Educations term as director. plan to return to school in September, recognizing the importance of in-class instruction for children and youth.Provincial BudgetResourcesConsultation Submission for Boards of Education President Stephanie Higginson made a presentation toBCSTA has continued to provide support to boards of the provinces Select Standing Committee on Financeeducation during the COVID-19 crisis, including the release and Government Services as part of an annual provincialof our Guide to School Legislation, and the publication of budget consultation. Read her presentation transcriptZoom for Boards of Education. nhere. Read our written submission here.page 2 of 2'