School board chair seeking re-election
The incumbent chair of the area’s school board is seeking re-election.
Tim Bennett announced on Tuesday that he is vying once again for a position at the School District 57 trustee’s table.
“I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish in support of our students,” he said. “However, education is something I am very passionate about and there is still work for me to do. As I look ahead to the next four years there are a lot of challenges and opportunities facing our school district and public education. I know I have the experience and leadership to advocate for and support our students, staff, district and region over the next four years.”
In addition to his role as trustee and chairperson, Bennett is a director with the BC School Trustee Association and is the executive director with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George. He is the former president of Volunteer Prince George, former president of the Northern Interior Branch of the BCSTA and has been an active volunteer supporting various Prince George non-profits and events.
Bennett identified some of his priorities for the new board as:
• Addressing the current catchment and capacity issues facing schools in Prince George;
• Supporting staff through the final implementation of the new curriculum;
• Advocating for our district and region through the current provincial funding formula review;
• Advocating for and ensuring a fair and successful bargaining process in 2019 with our teachers and support staff.
Information about Bennett’s campaign and contact information can be found at www. timbennett.ca.