Tania Brzovic
Candidate for School Trustee (Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools)
Who they are
Tania Brzovic is a lifelong Nanaimo resident who was born with spina bifida and was one of the first students with special needs to be integrated in Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools. Raised in a family of teachers, she worked as an advocate for people with disabilities and their families before her first run for school board, and has been a trustee since 2014.[Tania Brzovic campaign] (opens in a new tab)
- None (independent)
- SD68 School Trustee, 2014–present[The British Columbia Gazette] (opens in a new tab)[Tania Brzovic campaign] (opens in a new tab)
- trusteebrzovic.ca (opens in a new tab)
What they say they want to do
Funding and budget
“Advocating for sustainable, reliable funding that facilitates achievement and prepares students for the future.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)“Public education is the cornerstone of a healthy society, and we must continue to advocate for sustainable, predictable, fully funded education which truly meets the needs of all our students”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: What I Believe (opens in a new tab)
Inclusion and student support
“Creating culture grounded in care, safety, open-mindedness, and respect for each other.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)“Listening to under-represented voices and supporting education plans as unique as the student it serves.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)“Schools must be safe, caring, inclusive places for everyone – students, their families, staff – where students have the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential. Early intervention is vital to supporting special needs students”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: What I Believe (opens in a new tab)
Health and wellbeing
“Solutions to support the mental and physical wellbeing of staff and students navigating complex needs.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)
Staff and workplaces
“Focusing on recruiting and retaining qualified educators and support staff.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)
Accountable governance
“Public consultation, transparent decisions, and effective governance through strong policies.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)“School boards must be accountable and responsive to all constituents”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: What I Believe (opens in a new tab)
Reconciliation
“Committing to meaningful reconciliation practices and promoting Indigenous knowledge.”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: Platform (opens in a new tab)“The Board must continue to support the Truth and Reconciliation process and continue to promote Aboriginal understanding”
Tania Brzovic campaign website: What I Believe (opens in a new tab)
Quotes are the candidate’s own words, copied exactly from the linked source. Issue headings do not necessarily reflect the weight a candidate applies to it within their overall platform.
Expanded sources
- Declaration of Election by Voting – School Trustee (nine to be elected) (opens in a new tab)
- Who I am (opens in a new tab)
- December 31, 2014: school trustees elected, School District No. 68 (opens in a new tab)
- Platform (opens in a new tab)
- What I Believe (opens in a new tab)
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