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Patti Bacchus

@pattibacchus.bsky.social

Public education advocate, Vancouverite and Gulf Islander. I have some opinions.

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Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · last mo.

I believe a vote like this is unprecedented in the Vancouver School district, but having watched how things have deteriorated at the @vsb39.bsky.social, I'm not surprised. Parents/voters take note. Elect trustees who will hold senior mgrs accountable. vsta.ca/2026/10/1174...

Media Release: Vote of Non-Confidence in VSB Superintendent & Secretary-Treasurer - Vancouver Secondary Teachers' Association

Click here to read the media release regarding the VSTA membership's Vote of Non-Confidence in VSB Superintendent & Secretary-Treasurer.

vsta.ca

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was put in a chokehold by ICE agents. Agents took his phone, which he tracked to a used electronics vending machine near an ICE detention center. Yes: ICE is stealing and selling people’s things after brutalizing them. There are no words.

We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to p

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Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · 2y ago

The top brass at @VSB39 don't seem to be affected by budget constraints (while lowest-paid workers get wage cuts) and they apparently can't afford to pay living wages to people who drive kids with disabilities. I believe there have been raises since these numbers. #vanpoli #bced

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Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · 2y ago

Trustee Chien needs to apologize to parents and DPAC and learn to sincerely listen to parents who are advocating for their children's learning needs to be appropriately supported. And he needs to act on that advocacy. That is the job of a trustee. Do the job or resign #vanpoli #bced

Meaghan McLeod@meaghanmcleod.bsky.social · 2y ago

What is the job of a school board trustee if not reading emails from interest holders and being responsive to them? One ABC trustee in @vsb39.bsky.social decided to treat advocacy emails from over 200 parents/caregivers as “spam”, and to post his grievance on X, compromising parent privacy.

X post that says “Alfred Chien @alfredchien1 Apr 23 As a VSB Trustee, I expect emails — it's part of the job. But getting 160+ identical emails from the same DPAC admin account, just with different names, isn't advocacy — it's spam. Let's raise the standard of communication. Our schools deserve better.” With an accompanying image of his inbox revealing the subject line “Budgeting for Inclusive Education” with some names of people who sent the emails (blacked out in this screenshot for privacy purposes).
Meaghan McLeod@meaghanmcleod.bsky.social · 2y ago

What is the job of a school board trustee if not reading emails from interest holders and being responsive to them? One ABC trustee in @vsb39.bsky.social decided to treat advocacy emails from over 200 parents/caregivers as “spam”, and to post his grievance on X, compromising parent privacy.

X post that says “Alfred Chien @alfredchien1 Apr 23 As a VSB Trustee, I expect emails — it's part of the job. But getting 160+ identical emails from the same DPAC admin account, just with different names, isn't advocacy — it's spam. Let's raise the standard of communication. Our schools deserve better.” With an accompanying image of his inbox revealing the subject line “Budgeting for Inclusive Education” with some names of people who sent the emails (blacked out in this screenshot for privacy purposes).
Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just voted in Vancouver — whole process took 72 seconds from when I walked into the polling station. The election workers were friendly and helpful. Five stars. Would recommend. 🗳️🇨🇦👍

@sodornan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Rather than relying on headline-grabbing cell phone bans, we should focus on a more thoughtful, comprehensive approach to managing tech use in schools. This will better equip youth for balanced, constructive use of cell phones in the long run. An interesting article by @pattibacchus.bsky.social

IPE BC@publicedbc.bsky.social · 2y ago

Are school cellphone bans really the way to go? There's new research that casts doubt on this approach. Check out our latest blog post at instituteforpubliceducation.org/new-research... and let us know that you think. #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood #bced

Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · 2y ago

I hope they’re successful. @lisabeare.bsky.social’s firing of the democratically elected Greater Victoria school board over a policy disagreement set an alarming and dangerous precedent. #bced #bcpoli cheknews.ca/fired-victor...

Fired Victoria school trustees launch court challenge against B.C. government

The Greater Victoria school trustees fired by the B.C. government earlier this year have launched a court challenge, arguing their termination was beyond the jurisdiction of B.C.'s education minister.

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Katie Hyslop@kehyslop.bsky.social · 2y ago

Complaints about Vancouver School Board meeting access & transparency have been coming for years, even before ABC swept the 2022 elxn. But a motion for change has been stuck in limbo, and, in the meantime, the cops got involved. My @thetyee.ca piece today thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...

Closed Door Meetings, a Police Call, a Stalled Motion | The Tyee

Vancouver School Board trustee Jennifer Reddy’s popular call for more transparency has become a political ping-pong ball.

thetyee.ca

Patti Bacchus@pattibacchus.bsky.social · 2y ago

In BC this year, the public is subsidizing private schools to the tune of a staggering $570 million dollars, while public school boards struggle to balance their budgets. Let’s redirect that money back to public schools. #bced #bcpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Increased public funding for private schools is dividing us, and needs to stop | CCPA

Public schools are often referred to as the cornerstone of healthy democracies, where children from all backgrounds have equitable opportunities to reach their potential and acquire the skills and kno...

policyalternatives.ca

CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives@policyalternatives.ca · 2y ago

New from @ccpa: Public schools offer children from all backgrounds equitable opportunities. They are central to healthy democracies, and that’s a good reason to publicly fund them and ensure they’re accessible to all. By @pattibacchus.bsky.social #cdned www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Increased public funding for private schools is dividing us, and needs to stop - CCPA

Public schools are often referred to as the cornerstone of healthy democracies, where children from all backgrounds have equitable opportunities to reach their potential and acquire the skills and kno...

policyalternatives.ca