The Nominal Roll Joint Verification Process is a review conducted by First Nations and their local school districts. The process provides both parties an opportunity to meet and confirm that the information on the Nominal Roll is consistent with the district’s information (1701 – MyEdBC). All districts, not just those with Local Education Agreements or Nominal Roll students, must submit two contact names for the 2024/25 Nominal Roll Joint Verification Process. For each name, please also include titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. Please submit this information to the ministry via SDFR@gov.bc.ca by June 14.
Friday May 17, 2024
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care
Hi, everyone.
As you’re aware, the wildfire season in B.C. has already started. I want to recognize that many in the Fort Nelson community, including SD 81 staff and students, have been evacuated. Thank you to SD 60 and others for supporting Mark Theobald and SD 81 during this challenging time. We hope they can return home soon to finish out the school year. On a related note, please see information below on Emergency Management Information for Local School Officials and MyEducation BC Registration Procedures for Students Impacted by Wildfires. This week was also the last week of the spring legislative session and the last sitting of the Legislature until after the provincial election in October; I think everyone is happy for the break. In the short term, enjoy the long weekend!
Christina Zacharuk
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care
For Action
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2023/24 Classroom Enhancement Fund Year-End Reporting
The 2023/24 Classroom Enhancement Fund year-end reporting template is now available. Preliminary templates must be submitted by July 12. Final reports are due September 27 and should align with financial statements.
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EDX Communications and Training Survey
Please take this brief survey to help the ministry strengthen communications and training for the EDX project, which will modernize 1601 and 1701 data collections. The survey is open until May 31. Visit the EDX Info Hub for more information.
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Register for BC Child and Youth in Care Week 2024 Kick-Off Celebration Event
The 14th annual BC Child and Youth in Care (CYIC) Week is from June 3-9. You are invited to register for the kick off celebration, which will be held on Zoom on Monday, June 3 from 6-7 pm. This event will highlight the amazing history of Children and Youth in Care Week, honour this year’s Recognition Award Recipients, and showcase youth creativity. Please contact taylor.burnett@fbcyicn.ca if you have any questions.
For Information
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Emergency Management Information for Local School Officials
Evacuations from active wildfires are happening in communities across B.C. In some cases, whole communities or neighbourhoods have been evacuated. First Nations, local governments, and the Province of B.C. are working together to support evacuees by providing up to date information and delivering Emergency Support Services (ESS).
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Cybersecurity Incident
Last week, the Premier announced the Government of B.C. identified sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks. The investigation is ongoing, but at this time there is no evidence at this time that sensitive information has been compromised.
Please continue to abide by industry best practices. We currently have no evidence that organizations should be changing the way their systems interact with government or implementing specific security measures that impact those interactions. As always, it is important to follow cybersecurity standard protocols, industry best practices, and stay up to date on patching vulnerabilities.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Wray, A/ADM & Chief Information Officer, Services & Technology Division.
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2024/2025 Operating Grant Payment Schedule
A new grant payment schedule is set to take effect for the 2024/25 school year. District operating grants will be paid as usual twice per month: on the 15th day and last business day of the month.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Language Guide and Companion Webinar
The ministry has partnered with the BC Children’s Hospital to develop a mental health and substance use language guide: Language Matters! An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Educators and School Communities. This guide aims to further build capacity in the broader education system to understand common mental health and substance use concepts and terms. A companion webinar is also available, which provides more information on the guide including the development process, key mental health and well-being concepts, and ideas for how it can be used in school communities.
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B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide
A B.C. Certificate and Transcript School Distribution Guide for the 2023/2024 school year is now available. The guide also introduces a change to the non-graduate transcript distribution schedule and provides new information on obtaining digital copies of transcript updates for withdrawn students.
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ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Opened May 15, 2024
The 2024/25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund intake is now open. Applications will be accepted until August 2.
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Discipline Outcomes
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, an outcome was posted regarding Brian John Carmichael, who agreed to a reprimand.
