{"id":22428,"date":"2023-05-26T15:06:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T22:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&p=22428"},"modified":"2023-05-26T15:06:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T22:06:58","slug":"dm-bulletin-may-26-2023-22428","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-may-26-2023-22428\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin – May 26, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Friday May 26, 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Christina Zacharuk<\/strong>
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Hi, everyone \u2013 May is not only Child Care Month, but it\u2019s a busy period with stakeholder events (good to see so many people at JCAM), graduation, and other school-based events. I hope everyone is pacing themselves! There are a lot of updates below, including important funding information for management compensation and for Early Learning and Child Care leads, as well as a reminder to report on the Student Family and Affordability Fund. In addition, please spread the word that it\u2019s Children and Youth in Care Week and that tuition waivers<\/a> are available for former youth in care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, as we all enjoy this warmer weather, it\u2019s important we also acknowledge that climate change is causing more heat events. With that in mind, schools should plan for what actions they can take to support the ongoing comfort and safety of staff and students. Planning can include working with your local regional health authority and using information from the BC Centre for Disease Control<\/a> and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness<\/a>. Schools are also encouraged to inform their school communities about the potential risks of heat events, and to take precautions to ensure their safety and well-being. School districts identifying cooling as a priority in their existing schools can submit requests for funding through the Ministry\u2019s School Enhancement Program or Carbon Neutral Capital Program, as part of the annual 5-year capital plan submission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks, and enjoy your weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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