1.Please tell us about yourself (max.200words) I have lived in Prince George since 1996, and grew up in West Vancouver. I have two daughters, Katherine and Caroline, currently in grade 10 and grade 12, and have been married since 1992 to my husband Brad. I am employed as a financial
Continue readingTrustee information from PGDTA, Prince George Citizen, and CKPG
The PGDTA has posted the candidates responses to their survey, and a video of the first two minute presentations from each trustee candidate here: http://www.pgdta.ca/ The Prince George Citizen has a list of where to vote and who is running: https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/where-to-vote-on-election-day-and-who-s-running-1.23470151 CKPG Questions and Answers: https://ckpgtoday.ca/article/542367/school-district-57-candidate-qa Prince George Matters: https://www.princegeorgematters.com/local-news/prince-george-election-2018-unsure-of-election-details-and-requirements-this-will-help-1082753
Continue readingCatchment and Capacity (plus the Duchess Park issue)
As many people know, Duchess Park is facing capacity issues, and some solutions have been proposed. There needs to be more work before a real solution is found, and as a trustee, I would want to make sure that any decisions reached are solutions that work for the district as
Continue readingTruth and Reconciliation Answer
At Tuesday night’s trustee forum, I was asked what concrete actions the district could take to support the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation committee, and I had one minute to speak to this. I couldn’t possibly be able to do this question justice in one minute – especially
Continue readingMy answers to questions from CKPG
Why run for a trustee position? Short answer: I believe I can do a good job, in a very important job. Longer answer: after my children’s school was closed in 2010, I realized that what decisions the school board makes actually matters. I got involved, and have found it fascinating,
Continue readingMy submission to the Prince George Citizen
I am passionate about the importance of the public education system in our democratic society, and the role that our school system plays in helping all our children acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy community. In 2010, the school that my children attended was
Continue readingMy answers to Prince George District Teachers Questionnaire
Trustee Candidate Questionnaire – Prince George District Teachers Association Why are you running to be a trustee in the upcoming municipal election? Short answer: I believe I can do a good job, in a very important job. Longer answer: after my children’s school was closed in 2010, I
Continue readingMy answers to Prince George Matters questionnaire
Name: Sarah Holland Age: 50 Number of years lived in Prince George: 22 Current neighbourhood: The Hart Occupation: financial planner Reason community would recognize your name: former chair of district parent advisory council (DPAC), formerly on library board, volunteered with Hart Community Association Questions: What is the most important issue
Continue readingSexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
I’ve had several questions asked recently about SOGI education, and I thought I’d take the opportunity to post about this. I’m a bit delayed in posting due to illness (the usual September sharing of germs and viruses). First off, I support: human right legislation treating all people with respect the
Continue readingSchool Board Meeting – Tuesday, September 25th
The Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting on Tuesday, September 25th at 7 p.m. in the Boardroom located at 2100 Ferry Avenue. The board agenda package is available here: 2018.09.25 Regular Public Board Book.pdf I have written a summary of the board agenda package along with some comments, and
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