One candidate said anti-racism policies in schools are 'intensifying racial tensions'
The public had the opportunity to hear from a dozen candidates running for the five Prince George trustee seats on the School District No. 57 board of education during the All-Candidates Forum held at Vanier Hall.
She also said Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, also known as SOGI programs, should be banned from the curriculum. “I won the by-election and came on board and from day one this board has tried to silence me. There is intimidation, harassment within our system and if an employee tried what I did they would probably be fired,” said Mahoney adding he believes there needs to be a new board composed of brand-new people.
Trustee responsibility to senior management The first question candidates had the opportunity to answer was, “if you are elected as a trustee what do you view as your responsibility in relation to senior management?” which was a question posed by CUPE. “When in harmony, an open and honest relationship between these two forces allows the schools to thrive and for students to learn and grow, everyone will feel safe and valued and able to do their best,” said Brennan adding he believes SD57 would benefit from an organizational audit as soon as the new board begins their term.
Teacher retention and recruitment Another big topic of the night was teacher retention and recruitment as SD57 is facing a six-year-long shortage of teachers in all of its communities. She said the district needs to advocate at all levels and to the Ministry of Education for funding for teachers' support, incentives, and loan forgiveness.
Cory Antrim, who worked as a teacher and basketball coach, said teachers need to be reading positive stories about change and hope.
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