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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Update: Just got the @environmentca.bsky.social alert. Better late than never!

Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Surprised we're not hearing official warnings about today's air quality in Vancouver.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Better late than never 😉

Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Surprised we're not hearing official warnings about today's air quality in Vancouver.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

Can you be more specific regarding where I suggested private schools receive "lavish" funds? I used the actual number from govt docs.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

And with regard to faith-based schools - www.straight.com/news/1211126...

Patti Bacchus: We should privatize private schools

I’m opposed to the public’s money going to private schools of all types, and this appalling case adds insult to injury.

www.straight.com

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

www.straight.com/news/1214431...

Patti Bacchus: Private schools are no bargain for taxpayers

The hundreds of millions of dollars that could be redirected into public school budgets would go a long way to making sure all kids get the educational opportunities and supports they need.

www.straight.com

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

I'm very clear. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Increased public funding for private schools is dividing us, and needs to stop - CCPA

Public schools are often referred to as the cornerstone of healthy democracies, where children from all backgrounds have equitable opportunities to reach their potential and acquire the skills and kno...

www.policyalternatives.ca

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · Jul 24

While govt says there's no $ for public sector wage increases, it gives $570 million/yr to private schools. Let's redirect that to public schools and give teachers & support workers the increases they deserve. #bcpoli #bced @bctf @bcgeu @CUPEBC

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 10

The top brass at @VSB39 don't seem to be affected by budget constraints (while lowest-paid workers get wage cuts) and they apparently can't afford to pay living wages to people who drive kids with disabilities. I believe there have been raises since these numbers. #vanpoli #bced

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 9

I'm not opposed to compensating people well when they're outstanding performers. But this? When they cut school bus drivers' already-low salaries? #vanpoli #bced

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

The @vsb39.bsky.social has posted a statement regarding ABC School Trustee Alfred Chien's X/Twitter post. Has he apologized to the parents and DPAC? #vanpoli #bced www.vsb.bc.ca/page/80102/f...

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

The parents did a very well written presentation (which I've seen). Only three trustees attended. None from ABC. They've tried all kinds of things. This is only one tactic.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

Maybe that's why I topped the polls every time I ran 😉

Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

I was on the receiving end of lots of these while I was a trustee. I took them seriously and respected that parents have a lot on their plates and shouldn't have to be advocating like this for the children's right to an education.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

Also, my understanding is that while the emails were auto addressed, they contained personal messages and stories.

Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 5

Maybe it's the easiest way for exhausted parents raising kids with disabilities to get the attention of trustees who refuse to attend parent meetings they're invited to. These parents have thought a lot, prepared presentations etc.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 4

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 4

8. And if you’re not willing to do the job, then step aside. Students deserve better. So do their families. It’s time to raise the bar on your performance as a school trustee. Our students and their families deserve better. #bced #vsb #vanpoli

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 4

7. Deleting the tweet was a good start. Now do this: 

🔹 Apologize to every parent who emailed you— publicly & by email  reply.

🔹 Apologize to DPAC 

🔹 Meet with the Inclusive Ed Working Group 

🔹 Listen. Collaborate. Advocate.

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 4

6. To Trustee Chien:

 Three words — How Dare You?

 You were elected to serve. That means students and their families. You’ve had over two years. What do you have to show for it? /7

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Patti Bacchus @pattibacchus.bsky.social · May 4

5. Worse, his tweet showed parent names — a potential violation of provincial privacy law. He’s since deleted it, but here's a redacted screenshot. (His original tweet didn’t redact the names.) /6

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