4.05—Bill 34—School Amendment Act, 2001 That the BCTF oppose granting any further powers to the Minister and the cabinet to replace democratically elected school boards. (May 02 RA, p. 17) (Jan 18 RA, p. 6)

4.09—That the BCTF supports maintaining elected local school boards to be responsible for the K-12 public education system as essential to maintaining a democratic society and locally responsive public education system. (May 02 RA, p. 17)

4.11—That the BCTF opposes any plans to introduce regional, appointed boards with responsibilities for broad areas of service outside of K-12 public education. (May 02 RA, p. 17)

4.13—That the BCTF call on the provincial government to consult broadly with communities and organizations before making any decisions on changing the governance of K-12 public education. (Oct. 05 Ex, p. 4)

4.15—1. That the BCTF supports locally elected school boards to be responsible for the K-12 public education system and opposes any plans to introduce regional boards. 2. That the BCTF is opposed to any initiatives to introduce school-based budgeting or other forms of school-based management that conflict with the democratic nature of public schools being governed by locally elected school boards. 3. That the BCTF oppose the government plan for the