James Plett
@jplett.bsky.social
New West dad, union sheet metal worker, former Vice President (SMART Local 280), activist, good/great husband, dad of the year (2022-2024)
Its cold today my car said “warning ice possible” and I thought man it’s cold
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Its cold today my car said “warning ice possible” and I thought man it’s cold
Got mine at Greens and Beans this morning!
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Got mine at Greens and Beans this morning!
We are moving to K-6, 7-9, 10-12, a decision driven by geometry, not pedagogy.
Plus! A win on the budget timeline and deafening silence on childcare.
It’s my last Substack of the year.
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
#bcpoli #newwest #bced
Plus! A win on the budget timeline and deafening silence on childcare.
It’s my last Substack of the year.
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
#bcpoli #newwest #bced
Board Report: The Land Is Gone and the Grades Are Moving: Plan B Has Begun
The Board’s final meeting of 2025 was a unanimous vote to reshape the district’s grade structure, a decision driven by logistical necessity rather than pedagogical vision.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We are moving to K-6, 7-9, 10-12, a decision driven by geometry, not pedagogy.
Plus! A win on the budget timeline and deafening silence on childcare.
It’s my last Substack of the year.
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
#bcpoli #newwest #bced
Plus! A win on the budget timeline and deafening silence on childcare.
It’s my last Substack of the year.
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
#bcpoli #newwest #bced
I think Strathcona has Seamless Day now.
It was just a pilot project. The province only committed a few million to it with the expectation maybe that boards would carry it on. It’s an incredible program and I think it’s an actual game-changer.
It was just a pilot project. The province only committed a few million to it with the expectation maybe that boards would carry it on. It’s an incredible program and I think it’s an actual game-changer.
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think Strathcona has Seamless Day now.
It was just a pilot project. The province only committed a few million to it with the expectation maybe that boards would carry it on. It’s an incredible program and I think it’s an actual game-changer.
It was just a pilot project. The province only committed a few million to it with the expectation maybe that boards would carry it on. It’s an incredible program and I think it’s an actual game-changer.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
The theme of the meeting is realignment: syncing the district's high-level plans with the ground-level reality. The most effective moves on the agenda are the ones that validate the expertise of the staff and students doing the work every day.
My full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
My full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
The Agenda: The "No New Site" Reality & A Permanent Grade Shuffle (Dec 16)
A preview of the December 16, 2025, Regular Open Board Meeting
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The theme of the meeting is realignment: syncing the district's high-level plans with the ground-level reality. The most effective moves on the agenda are the ones that validate the expertise of the staff and students doing the work every day.
My full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
My full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
Thanks Rick! I’m grateful for your feedback.
December 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Thanks Rick! I’m grateful for your feedback.
To that end, here is my deep dive into the quiet cancellation of the Seamless Day pilot. What it is, why it’s important, and a viable roadmap for our trustees to save this gold-standard program. #bced
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
Deep Dive: Seamless Day
The gold standard of childcare is ending. Here's how to save it.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
To that end, here is my deep dive into the quiet cancellation of the Seamless Day pilot. What it is, why it’s important, and a viable roadmap for our trustees to save this gold-standard program. #bced
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
open.substack.com/pub/sd40repo...
It’s something I’ve wondered about for years. Seeing icons like JKR or Graham Linehan rebrand as “gender critical” icons is weird.
Graham is especially wild because his wife left him over it. It’s the only thing the man talks about.
Graham is especially wild because his wife left him over it. It’s the only thing the man talks about.
December 27, 2024 at 9:16 PM
It’s something I’ve wondered about for years. Seeing icons like JKR or Graham Linehan rebrand as “gender critical” icons is weird.
Graham is especially wild because his wife left him over it. It’s the only thing the man talks about.
Graham is especially wild because his wife left him over it. It’s the only thing the man talks about.
I love Longtail. The staff are so nice and always remember me. They’re the best.
November 22, 2024 at 5:53 AM
I love Longtail. The staff are so nice and always remember me. They’re the best.