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The Board of Education November 2012 to November 2015:
Back Row: Steve Davis, John Stafford , Phil Turgeon
Front Row: Lynda Maertz, Anne Sam, Adele Gooding, Rosalie Nichiporuk,
Board of Trustees - Nechako Lakes School District
Mr. Steve Davis - Board Chair - Burns Lake - Decker Lake - Granisle
Mr. Phil Turgeon - Vice Chair - Vanderhoof
Mrs. Rosalie Nichiporuk - Trustee - Vanderhoof
Ms. Anne Sam - Trustee - Fort St James
Mr. John Stafford - Trustee - Fraser Lake
Mrs. Lynda Maertz - Trustee - Burns Lake
Mrs. Adele Gooding - Trustee - Burns Lake / Southside
The Board of Education believes that:
- All individuals can learn;
- Each individual has a responsibility to contribute to his / her own learning;
- People must be treated with dignity and respect;
- The success of learners is enhanced by a partnership of family, school and community;
- High expectations help individuals and organizations thrive;
- Diverse cultures working together build strength;
- Relevant programs, services and teaching enhance learning;
- Decisions must be made in the best interest of learners;
- Programs and services should be delivered effectively and efficiently;
- Highly skilled employees are essential;
- Open communication and ethical decision-making build trust and understanding;
- All individuals need to feel connected through a sense of belonging;
- Education is more than academics;
- All facilities should be safe and welcoming;
- We must accept our students as unique learners and work with them to address their individual needs;
- In creating work environments where employees value their work and know their work is valued; and
- First Nation culture needs to be an integral part of our school community.
Some useful links:
- The British Columbia School Trustees Association
- British Columbia Ministry of Education (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
- British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology
- Map of B.C. School Districts
