Thoughts, stories and ideas by Lois CP, VSB Trustee
Lois is a believer in a school system that grows our children's bodies and brains strong and their hearts gentle. Mum to two boys. Green Trustee for Vancouver School Board. Opinions are her own.
Become a subscriber
Featured
What is boldness without wisdom?
Stating My Vote, Asking My Questions
At the last Special Open Board Meeting (May 6), we debated the revenue-generating proposals with the intention to let staff know whether they can include the revenue in the budget.
Communication & Collaboration (EFI Hudson & LRFP Related)
There's a perception that trustees make decisions in the board room in isolation; we only read reports and see spreadsheets, and if only we knew how important such and such a thing were (or if only we cared) we would make decisions that aligned with the results they're asking for.
Insights from a weekend of martial arts practice
I'm diverging a bit on politics because I had some really insightful conversations and experiences recently in a place I didn't expect such insight – the Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium.
Naming and re-naming procedures
We discuss an admin procedure for naming and renaming schools. The Admin Procedure Working Group is seeking feedback on its draft considerations/guidelines.
Day in the Life of a Trustee
What does a trustee do in a day? I try to explain my day.
Q&A Time!
Posting some questions and answers (for me) from before I was elected, but still relevant.
Board Meeting #2
On December 17, we held our second "real" open board meeting and the last of 2018. The McGee Chamber Choir opened our evening with two carols...
Board Meeting #1
There was a board meeting on November 26th, which was the first one where we had discussion and motions of substance. Trustee Allan Wong sprung a motion on...
Griffin's Nest Questionnaire, weeks 4-5
How will you support students with diverse learning needs? I was out of town so my answer was really short. Also I was just talking to a couple...
Griffin's Nest Questionnaires, weeks 1-3
The student newspaper is publishing everyone's answers here, but I thought I'd may as well cross post my answers on my blog for peeps...
Subscribe to new posts
Processing your application
Please check your inbox and click the link to confirm your subscription
There was an error sending the email