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Report From Henning Drive, May 17th, 2021 www.burnabyteachers.com
May 17th, 2021
Volume 3, Issue 18
Report From Henning
Drive
POSTINGS
The first round of postings continues to be open until May 25. This date has been extended from the
UPCOMING
original closing date of May 18. There will be further rounds of until early July. It is a good idea to apply EVENTS
to the positions that interest you even if you are not sure that you will be called. For example if you were
laid off applying to positions now is still good practice. Please call the BTA office if you have questions or
need guidance.
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BURNABY BUDGET Zoom
The Burnaby school district has projected a 12.5 million dollar shortfall and have proposed numerous cuts
that would result in the loss of close to 40 Burnaby teaching jobs (https://burnabyschools.ca/wp-content/ • BTA AGM
uploads/2021/05/210506-2021-22-Budget-Proposals-Public-Mtg-1.pdf). These proposed cuts come after May 25
190 Burnaby teachers received layoff notices. The cuts will hurt across the board but particularly our most Zoom
vulnerable students and specialty programs.
The BTA has been highlighting the devastating impact of these cuts to School Trustees, MLAs and the
local media (see links below). We will continue to advocate and push for more resources and supports for
our school communities at a time when we need more not less. The final budget will be approved on
Tuesday May 25th by School Trustees at the Board meeting.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/burnaby-coquitlam-teacher-associations-facing-
devastating-job-losses-1.6024076
https://globalnews.ca/video/7858633/job-cuts-layoffs-as-burnaby-school-district-faces-budget-shortfall
https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/burnaby-school-board-eyeing-cuts-to-cover-124-m-budget-
shortfall-3772092
BTA Office Hours
BTA AGM
8 am - 4:30 pm
The BTA AGM is fast approaching. The AGM will be held on May 25, online on Zoom from 4pm - 6pm. To
apply for a committee position please email bta3@bctf.ca 604-294-8141
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319989757?pwd=a25FeVBCd3lJMCtJR2E0NnBjNWt4QT09 bta3@bctf.ca
Meeting ID: 853 1998 9757 www.burnabyteachers.com
Passcode: btaAGM
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BCTF NEW TEACHERS’ ZOOM GATHERING
Members with 5 years of less teaching experience are invited to this fabulous gathering! It is FREE! It is
after school hours, no LOA needed. It will be on May 26 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
Registration is at the following link: https://members.bctf.ca/Event.axd?e=2276
Hannah Beach is an educator, she knows the reality of the classroom. Her expertise is in developing and
sharing practical strategies to reclaim students. Her focus is on classroom strategies to build relationship and
restore emotional health for all. This is an extremely useful conversation for all new teachers.
BTA Contacts
Daniel Tétrault BCTF TOWN HALL THIS WEEK
President Last week, the BCTF sent all members two emails with details about potential changes to how our
lp41@bctf.ca Federation conducts local bargaining. This is a result of an Agreement-in-Committee between
the BCTF and the BC Public School Employers’ Association. You can learn more about how this agreement
Heather Skuse was negotiated on the front page of the BCTF member portal.
To ratify the changes, the Federation is holding a membership vote on May 25, 26, and 27 with Simply
First Vice-President Voting. More details on how to vote will arrive in your inboxes next week. In the meantime, the BCTF is
lx41vp@bctf.ca hosting two telephone town halls on May 18 and May 19 for all members to learn more about the potential
changes.
Shanee Prasad
Members within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley region will participate in a town hall
Second Vice-President on May 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (PST).
lx41vp2@bctf.ca
You will receive a recorded message before your townhall to remind you. When the town hall is about to
Holly Lloyd start, you’ll get a call from the automated system to join in. If you can’t attend your specific day or don’t
receive a call, you can dial in directly by calling 877-229-8493 and using the ID code 119463. The town halls
Pro-D Chair bta3@bctf.ca
will be recorded and posted on the portal later in the week, but we encourage members to join in live so you
have a chance to ask BCTF President Teri Mooring and representatives of the Bargaining Team your
BTA Office specific questions
604-294-8141
bta3@bctf.ca
www.burnabyteachers.com
TOC CORNER
Did you know….
To stay on the TOC list in Burnaby, you are required to work 15 days in the school year. If you are unable
to work 15 days in the 2020-2021 year due to COVID related reasons but you would like to remain on the
list, email Rogene.Swanson@burnabyschools.ca to explain your situation and request to stay on the list.
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STARLING MINDS MENTAL FITNESS CHALLENGE
The starling minds mental fitness challenge continues to be offered to all BCTF members. The goal of the challenge is to provide tools and
strategies to support teachers in building resiliency as they complete the school year. This opportunity is offered at no cost to BCTF members
and includes a weekly webinar hosted by Dr. Andrew Miki. Currently there are close to 600 teachers participating across the province.The
first two sessions have been recorded so if you are interested but haven't yet signed up you still have the opportunity to participate.
SPRING CONFERENCE ON MAY 21/21
On Friday, May 21/21 the Provincial Intermediate Teachers’ Association (myPITA) and the BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages
(BCATML) proudly presents an Online Spring Conference featuring Leyton Schnellert speaking about Fostering Self-Regulated Learning in
the Middle Years and Using Liberating Structures to Deepen Learning. Plus workshops on teaching Core French, socio-emotional, behaviour
management, portfolios, and assessment. Register here.
SCHOOL TRANSMISSION DATA
The BTA had been pushing Fraser Health to release school transmission data since September. Recently, FH released the data from January to
March. Much of the data showed what we had already known; in school transmission is occurring. You can see the full report here. The
Burnaby Beacon recently published an article highlighting the concerns about this data and the fact that there has been no commitment to
release future data.
BLACK FUTURES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION WEBINAR
Check out our March 10th webinar on Black Futures here.
PROVINCIAL DAY OF ACTION ANTI ASIAN RACISM
The BTA has endorsed May 10th, as annual provincial day of Action Anti Asian Racism, along with many organizations and Municipalities
across Canada. This initiative was brought forward by the Watch with Asians Coalition. This is a great resource to use in your school
community to challenge anti Asian racism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5XwNjWHqD4
SOCIAL JUSTICE DONATIONS
The Social Justice committee recently donated $1000 in support of the Burnaby Pride Annual Event. Now in its 4th year, Burnaby’s Pride
event celebrates the diversity of our local LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, Two-
Spirit, Plus) community, and all those who support them! Due to uncertainties around COVID-19 restrictions the event will be digital for 2021.
On Friday, July 23rd there will be a live streaming of a concert with Queer As Funk and on Saturday, July 24th they will be hosting a digital
cabaret event featuring drag, music, dance and more.
The SJ committee also donated $500 to the the United Way Period Promise Campaign. Period Promise is dedicated to getting as many
menstrual products into community organizations as possible. It’s part of making our community more inclusive, caring, and healthier for
everybody, and that work has been more important during the COVID-19 pandemic than ever before. For more information, check out their
website here.
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T i ia Nigh O i e
Time:
Date:
Cost:
The Annual Burnab Children s
Fund fundraiser is back, just in
time for year-end relief! This
year, we will be online so fami-
lies are welcome! Grab your
colleagues and play! The more
registrations from each school,
the better your chances of win-
ning!
SAVE THE DATE!
More information coming soon!
Contact person:
Holly.lloyd@burnabyschools.ca
ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT
The Annual Burnaby Children’s Fund fundraiser is back, just in time for year-end relief! This year, we will
be online so families are welcome! Grab your colleagues and play! The more registrations from each
school, the better you changes of winning! SAVE THE DATE!
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Date: June 18th Costs: $10
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BTA ART NIGHT ONLINE
Join us for an evening of art with the Burnaby Art Gallery; all from the comfort of your own home. On
June 9th at 7 pm SAVE THE DATE! More information to come soon.
Art Night
Online
June 9th , 7 p.m.
Zoom with Us!
Join us for an evening of art with
the Burnaby Art Gallery; all from the
comfort of your own home.
SAVE THE DATE! More info to
come soon.
Sponsored by
The BTA
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