Victoria Labour Council School Board Endorsement Questionnaire
This form is for candidates running for School Board Trustee is SD 61, 62, or 63.

Submission Deadline: June 17, 2022

The Committee will review your answers and, if necessary, follow up with interviews to be scheduled between June 20-30.

(The personal information provided from this form will be used for the purposes of local government election process and will not be sold, shared, or otherwise provided to a third party, outside of the Victoria Labour Council or Canadian Labour Congress’s structure. The VLC and CLC may use the contact information you have provided to contact you or provide you with additional information in the future regarding VLC or CLC campaigns or educational opportunities.)

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Name *
Email *
Phone number *
Address *
Union affiliation (if any)
Jurisdiction you are seeking election in *
For Union Members Only: Does your union (provide union/local name) offer endorsement to members running for public office? If so, have you applied for/received endorsement from your union? *
Have you ever been a candidate in a previous civic, provincial, or federal election? If so, please give details. *
Have you ever volunteered in an election campaign? If so, please give details. *
Describe your volunteer work for community organizations or any local actions/campaigns and any position(s) you have held. *
What do you believe are the critical issues facing your community and the families of local schools? *
Describe a local action/campaign you’ve been involved in that has resulted in some tangible change in your community. *
Please describe the principles of public education and how education should be funded. *
Please describe the circumstances under which it would be acceptable to sell or otherwise dispose of school board lands or buildings. *
How would you address the challenges of the current funding structure for students with special needs? *
Do you think education should be treated as an essential service? *
How will you engage citizens to support the principles of public education? *
Describe your position on contracting out public services. *
Describe your position on Public Private Partnerships. *
Do you support the Living Wage for Families Campaign? What steps will you take to seek the support of your school district as a Living Wage Employer? *
What steps would you take to ensure a Pay Equity policy is in place and that the policy is applied to all staff employed by the school district? *
What steps would you take to ensure your school district hiring practices reflect the community’s population diversity? Are you aware of any existing Employment Equity policies in your district or other districts?
How will you promote ethical purchases, including local unionized goods and services, where available? *
How will you protect the integrity of your fellow trustees as the elected representatives of the community? *
Do you support SOGI 123 being addressed in the school curriculum? *
How will you engage in work that reflects the TRC Calls to Action and UNDRIP? *
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