Ten new Special Education Assistants approved by VSB Trustees

Last week the Vision/COPE led Vancouver School Board approved one-time funding of $334,800 to hire up to 10 additional Special Education Assistants above the existing staffing formula. This motion was passed at a special open Board meeting attended by CUPE 15 President Paul Faoro. The additional funding comes from the projected increase in funding for 2010/2011 due to higher enrolment. Five SEA's will be hired immediately and the others will be filled in January. Special Education Assistants are represented by CUPE 15.