Cavell Parent

Parent of 2 Cavell Kids, supporter of teachers, public education advocate, believer in the power of people to create positive change

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Details from MoE/VSB Project Definition Report

P. 90: New Build is cheaper when evaluated over first 10 years by 1.2M - difference gets even bigger over time
#EdithCavellElementary #GetSeismicRight @VancouverSun @CTVVancouver @GlobalBC @CBCVancouver @Rob_Fleming

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Walking to the start line...
Proud to be part of the #EdithCavellElemetary Cavell Cougars team entry to the #VanSunRun - thanks to Cara Loudon for organizing the school team! Great day 🏃

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@CarrieBercic @Rekha72033796 @GetSeismicRight @VSB39 @janetfraser Main concerns of parents are clearly
1. Need for new school
2. Need for expansion
3. Current plan will not deal with problems inherent in 100 year old building

(Based on 124 comment forms - see p59)
@Rob_Fleming @GeorgeHeyman #bced #bcpoli

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@CarrieBercic @Rekha72033796 @GetSeismicRight @VSB39 @janetfraser Here it is...starts on page 55
#EdithCavellElementary #GetSeismicRight

https://t.co/wJ4d1aIxfa

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@HiAaronLeung @CarynB11 @Brendalkb Is LRFP using out of date data? Very possible and raises concerns about other elements of the document...

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@janetrfraser @EmilyLazatin @VSB39 Glad to see @VanDPAC is seeking input and providing feedback but this is not consultation

Consultation should be led by #VSB, include stakeholders and public and occur at a time when input can result in meaningful change to lfrp
#bced #bcpoli

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Winter @EdithCavellElementary where outdoor space is so small it's difficult to make a decent Frosty...#depressing
If all portables were incorporated into a new school, kids could actually play outside
#bced #bcpoli @Rob_Fleming @janetrfraser #GetSeismicRight #physicalactivity

[Mark Friesen @markalanfriesen]

I wonder if this plan proposes a way to avoid seismically upgrading a 100 year old portable, to be bulldozed within the next decade. (Current plan for #edithcavellelementary) #getseismicright @VSB39 @pattibacchus @cavellparent @Rob_Fleming

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

This is a generational opportunity to make efficient use of taxpayer dollars and deliver an outstanding project for #EdithCavellElementary
#bced #bcpoli @carolejames @jjhorgan

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Good meeting with @GeorgeHeyman today - thanks to @janetrfraser for joining us to explore options for #EdithCavellElementary

It’s over to you @Rob_Fleming to help make sure we #GetSeismicRight

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@vancouverobert @CarrieBercic @VSB39 @Rob_Fleming Answer is no - they are so scared of possible delay they won’t ask for anything- he invited a proposal for a new build at #EdithCavellElementary and they refuse to ask him for one

#VSB_lacks_leadership

[Carrie Bercic @CarrieBercic]

Parents in over capacity schools w/ upcoming seismic projects told they shouldn't bother asking for expansion as there is excess capacity at other schools in the district. So, sorry #Hudson & #Cavell, you have to stay overcrowded b/c a school near Boundary has space? WTH? #bced

[Carrie Bercic @CarrieBercic]

Could @vsb39 & @janetrfraser pls tell me if the draft Long Range Facilities Plan will be released & discussed at the *public* Facilities mtg on Feb 13? Or will it only be discussed in private closed door in camera mtg beforehand? When will the public see the #LRFP? Thx #bced

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@CarrieBercic @Rob_Fleming made it clear he will evaluate a proposal for a new school but needs vsb to request it- not sure why they refuse to do this simple task when they say
1 - that’s what they want
2 - they support us

Actions speak louder than words - we need action now #GetSeismicRight

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@CarrieBercic 1/2
Did you get more clarity from Barb? The motion was a huge disappointment to #EdithCavellElementary

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

This is a major issue

Unfortunately without a strong school board willing to stand up for students none of this will matter to #EdithCavellElementary - it is not slated for a new build

@janetrfraser is failing a generation of students in the Cambie Corridor
#GetSeismicRight

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Vancouver School Board Trustees: Restore The Vancouver School Board Elementary Band and Strings program - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/MMOSepSQvf via @CdnChange

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Different issue but great quote from @Rob_Fleming ...”We intend to listen to people”

#EdithCavellElementary has been speaking out for months and you haven’t been listening - why should anyone believe you now?

#bced #bcpoli #vanpoli #GetSeismicRight

https://t.co/3z13lqL4y3

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

Staff to report back to board next month on why PIR recommended new build and stay on site but PDR eschewed both of these proposed concepts

#GetSeismicRight #EdithCavellElementary

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@vsb39 board meeting about to start - last one of 2018!

Here’s hoping @janetrfraser is going to announce they will #GetSeismicRight for #EdithCavellElementary

#bced #bcpoli #vanpoli

[Cavell Parent @cavellparent]

@janetrfraser has made a commitment to facilitate a meeting between #EdithCavellElementary and @Rob_Fleming

Looking forward to it! #GetSeismicRight