Secretary-Treasurers – Page 4 – Deputy Minister's Bulletin

Reminder: Feeding Futures Fund and Student and Family Affordability Fund Reporting – Due July 31

A reminder that school districts are required to complete the year-end financial report (downloadable.xls) for the Feeding Futures Fund and the Student and Family Affordability Fund. Completed reports must be submitted to ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca by Wednesday, July 31. Please read the instructions carefully, as the reporting template includes a report for each of the following: Instructions can also be found …

Reminder: 2025/26 School District Child Care Capital Project Requests

A reminder that school districts can submit their 2025/26 child care capital project requests using the Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). Major capital child care project requests must be submitted by June 30, and minor capital child care project requests must be submitted by September 29. These deadlines are unique to school district project submissions. …

Inclusive Education: Language Modernization of Ministerial Orders and Policies – Effective July 1, 2024

As of July 1, 2024, Ministerial Orders, policies, and other documents pertaining to supports and services for students with disabilities or diverse abilities will be amended to include more current and respectful terminology. These changes align with the Province’s Better Regulations for British Columbians initiative, which aims to make sure B.C. policies are modern and …

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) and Salary Increases for Administrators in Leadership Roles

Funding for COLA and salary increases for administrators in leadership roles has been confirmed for the 2024/25 school year. An overview of the labour settlement funding allocation methodology is also posted on the 2024/25 Estimated Operating Grants web page. Please contact the Funding and Allocation Unit at EDUC.FundingandAllocationUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Final 2023/24 Operating Grants

The final Operating Grant tables for the 2023/24 school year following the May 2024 enrolment count are now available. Funding will be disbursed by June 30. Please contact the Funding and Financial Accountability Branch at EDUC.FundingandAllocationUnit@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.

Reminder: 2025-26 School District Child Care Capital Project Requests

A reminder that school districts can submit their 2025-26 child care capital project requests using the Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). Major capital child care project requests must be submitted by June 30, and minor capital child care project requests must be submitted by September 29. These deadlines are unique to school district project submissions. …

BC Tripartite Education Agreement Learning Series: Joint Verification Process Webinars and Q&A Sessions – Save the Date

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), and the Ministry of Education and Child Care invite you to mark your calendars for this year’s Nominal Roll Learning Series webinars and Q&A sessions covering the Joint Verification Process (JVP).

Feeding Futures Fund and Student and Family Affordability Fund Reporting – Due July 31

School districts are required to complete the year-end financial report (downloadable .xls) for the Feeding Futures Fund and the Student and Family Affordability Fund. Completed reports must be submitted to ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca by July 31. Please read the instructions carefully, as the reporting template includes a report for each of the following: Please contact ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca if …

Update School & District Contact Information with EDX before June 28

The ministry is requesting that schools and districts update their contact information using the Education Data Exchange (EDX) before the end of the school year. This will help familiarize staff with the revised 1601 process, now completed through EDX. For more information, visit the EDX Info Hub.

Dual Credit Policy Review Status Update

The feedback period for the dual credit policy discussion draft has closed. While the ministry engages in the next steps of the policy review process, the current dual credit policy will remain in place for 2024/25.