News Items tag as: Vernon School District

Vernon Teachers' Association says district moving too slow with class size and composition changes
June 23, 2017 - 11:21 AM

VERNON - The Vernon Teachers’ Association is accusing district officials of moving too slowly to roll out changes to class sizes and composition.
Vernon School District focusses funds on board offices, student supports
April 28, 2017 - 1:30 PM

VERNON - The Vernon School District plans to bolster programs for mental health, at risk youth and career training as part of next year’s budget.
The reasons for the huge WorkSafe B.C. fine against Vernon School District
April 19, 2017 - 10:38 AM

VERNON - WorkSafe B.C. is defending its decision to impose a hefty penalty against the Vernon School District.
Vernon School District hit with huge fine for breaking asbestos rules
April 18, 2017 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A fine of more than $628,000 has been leveled against the Vernon School District in connection with renovation work done on a leased building that contained asbestos.
Needles found in Vernon playground an isolated incident: School District
April 10, 2017 - 8:16 AM

VERNON - The Vernon School District is hoping to find out who scattered dozens of needles around a local school yard, and why.
Vernon School District using community work to help kids, says punishment is not the answer
February 22, 2017 - 8:00 PM

“IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR, IT’S THE STORY UNDERNEATH”
Vernon schools fighting addiction before it begins, as fentanyl crisis looms
January 24, 2017 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - As drug over dose deaths hit crisis levels across the province, one school district in the North Okanagan is trying to prevent young people from developing addictions in their teen years.
Vernon schools to get plumbing upgrades after high lead levels discovered
November 02, 2016 - 5:30 PM

VERNON - Funding is coming down the pipes in the Vernon School District.
After $75 K fine, Vernon School District broke asbestos rules again
October 28, 2016 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Another investigation by WorkSafe B.C. found the Vernon School District in violation of asbestos management regulations — after it was already warned and fined under similar circumstances.
Have a say on the future of schools in Vernon
October 20, 2016 - 2:48 PM

VERNON - Changes to the Vernon School District are up for discussion and it is asking for input and feedback from the public.
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