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Michael Thomas

Independent for SD43 Board of Education

Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction

Mental Health in Schools

Our student need more access to School Councillors and other Mental Health supports.

Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations

Indigenous Schooling

Education was used as weapon on our Indigenous and only through education will we heal those historic wounds.

Schools & Public Education

After-School Programs

Support and grow student after school programs

Artificial Intelligence in Schools

We need balance for AI in Schools, students must develop their own cognitive skills, but must also have future ready job skills.

Bullying & Bigotry

Everyone can agree students should never be bullied at School. We need to ensure our classrooms are safe and inclusive.

Childcare

I will continue to support Childcare on School Grounds.

Indigenous Schooling

Education was used as weapon on our Indigenous and only through education will we heal those historic wounds.

Mental Health in Schools

Our student need more access to School Councillors and other Mental Health supports.

Neurodivergent Students & Support

We must continue to support our neurodivergent students by added additional Education Assistants.

Student Involvement & Engagement

Student Voice is so important. We have a strong Student Leadership Club present in our district, I will continue to listen and learn from them.

Traffic Safety Around Schools

I will push our municipalities to improve road safety and walking routes to schools.

School Construction and Additions

I will continue to advocate for important School Construction projects for our growing community. We also need to push to have the last of our seismically unsafe schools replaced.

Ensure Student Success

Our core responsibility is to ensure student success. We accomplish this by ensuring we have the best educators, trained and equipped with the resources they need.

Biography

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Experienced Independent School Trustee with a History of Success for Students!

Promises

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School Construction and Additions

I will continue to advocate for important School Construction projects for our growing community. We also need to push to have the last of our seismically unsafe schools replaced.

Ensure Student Success

Our core responsibility is to ensure student success. We accomplish this by ensuring we have the best educators, trained and equipped with the resources they need.

Mental Health in Schools

Our student need more access to School Councillors and other Mental Health supports.

Reason for running

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I'm excited to seek re-election as a PoCo School Trustee.

I've had the privilege of serving PoCo/SD43 for 12 years, 5 as Chair. We've rebuilt schools, tripled the number of EAs, completed our Directions 2030 Strategic Plan, and secured funding to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elem.

I'm excited to announce that I'm seeking re-election as a Port Coquitlam School Trustee.

Since first being elected in 2014, I've had the privilege of serving three terms on the Board and as Board Chair since 2021. Together, we've rebuilt schools, nearly tripled the number of Education Assistants in SD43, completed our new Directions 2030 Strategic Plan, and secured funding to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary after the tragic fire that destroyed the school.

While I'm proud of what we've accomplished, there is still important work ahead. I'm committed to strong public education, safe schools, and ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed.

Strong public schools help build strong communities, and I would be honoured to earn your support for another four years.

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