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by Patti Bacchus on February 11th, 2021 at 1:59 PM 1 of 4 2 of 4 One of the highlights of my years as a school trustee was updating the Vancouver School Board’s (VSB) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policy in order to provide better and clearer protections and supports for trans students and employees. That 2014 decision paved the way for stronger SOGI policies across all B.C. school districts and sent a powerful message that Vancouver public schools are welcoming, safe, and supportive places for all students, families, and employees. We made the changes in response to a...

The VSB’s Review of Armed Police in Schools Has Not Gone Smoothly Parents and advocates say the Vancouver School Board is moving too slow and makes it hard to speak at public meetings. Katie Hyslop is a reporter for The Tyee. Reach her here. SHARES Markiel Simpson of the BC Community Alliance. The alliance has requested the immediate end of the Vancouver School Board’s school liaison officer program. Photo supplied. It’s been seven months since the Vancouver School Board announced a review of the presence of armed police officers in the city’s schools. An ...