Christopher JK Richardson
Candidate for School Board · Independent Not elected
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Candidate commitments & stances · 14
- Advocate for timely assessments, appropriate learning supports, and meaningful collaboration with students, families, and educators for learners with disabilities or diverse abilities.↗
- SupportsReturn of a comprehensive arts program including visual, performing, band, and strings.↗
- SupportsA cautious approach to the use of digital devices and AI in schools.↗
- SupportsReturn of the Vancouver Public School Foundation.↗
- SupportsReturn of the 'Ted Hunt' Student Emergency Fund to provide critical extras for students' educational journeys.↗
- SupportsRestoring a robust and functional District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC).↗
- SupportsLocating choice and targeted programs within each of the 18 Families of Schools to reduce bussing and congestion.↗
- SupportsAdditional school and student support workers trained and assigned for adequate continuity of student support.↗
- SupportsFunding for the four unfunded disabilities or diverse abilities categories.↗
- SupportsDistrict inclusion advisors available to support classroom and resource teachers on complex cases.↗
- SupportsRestoring the community-hub model so schools act as additional community centres complementing Park Board offerings.↗
- ContinuesContinuing the trend of including daycare facilities when rebuilding schools.↗
- SupportsNot selling surplus school land, with long-term leasing permitted to top up underfunded Ministry of Infrastructure capital projects.↗
- SupportsImplementation of a universal food program in Vancouver public schools.↗
Christopher JK Richardson runs as an independent, so there is no shared party record.
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