Julia Fraser Email & Phone Number

Kelowna, Bc, Ca

Kelowna, British Columbia

She is the current Chair of the Planning & Facilities Committee and she values the importance of enabling constructive, informed and thoughtful dialogue that engages all partner groups. She is committed to acting on behalf of the public in a fiscally responsible and cost-effective manner.First and foremost, Julia believes that as a trustee and a member of the Board of Education, our priority is to encourage student success and to ensure that every child in our care receives the supports necessary to reach their full potential. Her goals are; 1) to advocate for stable, adequate & predictable funding which would provide quality, uninterrupted education for students and provide teachers with the necessary resources for teaching; 2) to improve collaboration between the School Board and other levels of Government, local business & the Arts community to further develop our students as leaders; 3) to develop an evaluation process for Trustees and the Board; 4) develop a District Strategic Plan with broad community consultation.Julia’s Experience on the School Board......• 8 years School Trustee for the Central Okanagan School Board• 6 years Chair, Planning & Facilities Committee• 3 years Chair, Education & Student Services Committee• Current Chair of the Planning & Facilities Committee• 30 years, Business woman; 15 years Regional Sales Manager, Accent Inns• 9 years BCSTA Provincial Councillor; representing the Board• 9 years BCSTA Thompson-Okanagan Branch Executive - 6 years Vice-President; Chair of Resolutions• 10 years Indigenous Education Council MemberJulia, as a trustee on the Board of Education, also helped guide the work of this school district; and helped set plans, policies and the annual budget. Reflecting the strength of local representation, the Board of Education reports back to the 4 communities on how students are doing. She is motivated to ensure that all stakeholders in the education system have an opportunity to express their opinions.

Okanagan And West Kootenay