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Mike Lombardi

Mike Lombardi is a Vancouver School Board trustee.

ICBC should develop a cycling safety program

Now that the Vancouver City Council has approved the Hornby Bike Lane pilot project, it is time to develop a Share the Road: Cycling Safety, Education, and Awareness program in our city. The...

Time to focus on Facebook literacy in our education system

The viral outbreak of images from the recent unfortunate teen rape in Pitt Meadows underscores the need for the public education system to take a proactive leadership role in developing curriculum...

A matter of pride for VSB trustee

As a school trustee on the Vancouver School Board I was proud to be associated with the PRIDE 2010 themes of Celebrate, Liberate, and Educate. The VSB entry, a decorated old school bus, in the PRIDE...

Budget Cuts Regretfully Approved by Board of Education

Last night the Vancouver’s Board of Education trustees approved two 2009/10 operating budgets — a “compliance” budget containing $7.12 million in spending reductions, and a “needs” budget outlining...

Vancouver Board of Education to Vote on Budget Tonight

Vancouver’s Board of Education will approve its 2009-10 Preliminary Operating Budget during a special board meeting this evening. The preliminary budget reflects $7.12 million in spending cuts needed...