BCSTA President's year-end message
From BCSTA President Connie Denesiuk:
 June is a fabulous month. The weather warms, the gardens grow and the days extend, but even more importantly, it is a month of milestones and celebrations.
For school trustees, high school graduation represents the success of 13 years of schooling and support for our students. The parents wonder at how the years could have slipped by so quickly. Our graduates are proud, nervous and hopeful as they step across the stage and step into their future. As trustees, we share a pride in knowing that our work has helped to build our graduates’ success.
Retirement is another milestone, as we celebrate those who have dedicated their working years to education. As trustees, we are grateful for their commitment and service to our students.
Transitions are also time for recognition, as students prepare to move into middle or secondary school. While sometimes reluctant to leave the safety of the school they’ve become accustomed to, the students also eagerly anticipate the new experiences that will meet them in their new school. I’m not the only trustee who has attended more of these events than I can count, yet I never fail to be moved by the significance of those celebrations for students, their parents and school staff.
Trusteeship is a 12-month job, but as some of our responsibilities pause until September, I wish you the perfect blend of rest, relaxation and adventure over the next two months. Have a wonderful summer!
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Take that!: Court rules that a parent-signed waiver doesn't preclude child suing
 As detailed in the latest Education Leader, a martial arts company felt sure it was safe from injury lawsuits by getting students' parents to sign waivers. Not so, reveals lawyer Terri Cohen: in a decision school districts should heed, the BC Supreme Court ruled that a child injured at the centre could sue even if his/her parents signed a waiver. In the same Leader issue, Kamloops/Thompson Trustee Denise Harper reminiscences about feeling right at home in public school.
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e-Digest goes on e-holiday
The school year is winding down – which means e-Digest is winding down, too, for the summer. Should emergent issues arise, we will notify you by e-Alert. In the meantime, happy summer days to all of you!
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