{"id":61206,"date":"2025-10-02T01:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=61206"},"modified":"2025-10-03T16:29:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T23:29:53","slug":"dm-bulletin-october-3-2025-61206","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-october-3-2025-61206\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; October 3, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"weekly-post-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bulletin-title has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#003366\">Friday October 3, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"dm-message-block\" class=\"wp-block-group dm-message\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"dm-message\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:19%\" id=\"dm-portrait\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49912\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2024\/11\/kayekrishna_large-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Kaye Krishna<\/strong><br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">250-880-3451<br><a href=\"mailto:Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca\">Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:81%\" id=\"dm-message-text\">\n<p>Hello, everyone and happy October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see below for reminders related to verifying teachers\u2019 certificate status for educators in your district, and for this year\u2019s meeting of safe school coordinators. There are additional details about regional events for the staff or community partners who procure food for school food programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We just completed another GoByBike Week, so this is a perfect time to consider applying for funding to support your district\u2019s transition to more and safer active transportation routes\u2014please see below for opportunities for that. There is a reporting reminder related to French funding through OLEP as well as information related to standardizing contracts related to capital funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to support students in your district, there is information on WorkBC Career Profiles, as well as new resources on how to help people\u2014including students\u2014on how to quit vaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your weekend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaye<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-action-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"action-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"action-header\" style=\"font-size:26px\">For Action<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-61237 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-10-03 division-epp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-french-language-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/olep-french-federal-funding-district-allocations-and-fall-reporting\/\" target=\"_self\" >Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) French Federal Funding \u2013 District Allocations and Fall Reporting<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) French Federal Funding \u2013 District Allocations and Fall Reporting<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/kindergarten-to-grade-12\/french-funding\/2025-2026_school_district_funding_allocations.pdf\">French funding allocations for school districts for 2025-26<\/a> are now available. New this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/ways-to-learn\/french-programs\/2025-2026_fp02.xlsx\">the French Programs OLEP Planning Form \u2013 FP-02<\/a> is due by October&nbsp;31. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:EDUC.French.Education@gov.bc.ca\">EDUC.French.Education@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/french-language-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">French Language Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-61248 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2025-10-03 division-wag target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-human-resources audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-verify-certificate-status-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Verify Certificate Status<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Verify Certificate Status<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A reminder that the teachers employed by your district must hold a valid BC teaching certificate. Please review the News &amp; Notices in the <a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/Employers\/login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employers\u2019 Area<\/a> and check the list of suspensions. Certificate holders recently employed by you will be flagged. You can also use the Certificate Verification Tool to check their status. If you employ certificate holders whose certificates have been suspended for not paying the annual practice fee and late fee, you may want to encourage them to pay. If the fees are not received by the ministry by October 31, 2025, their teaching certificates will be cancelled. If they wish to teach in BC again, they will need to apply for a new teaching certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-human-resources\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Human Resources<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"info-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-info-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"info-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"info-header\" style=\"background-color:#38598a;font-size:26px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">For Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"info-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-61201 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-infrastructure target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/standardizing-capital-projects-contracts-within-capital-asset-management-framework-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Standardizing Capital Projects Contracts within Capital Asset Management Framework<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Standardizing Capital Projects Contracts within Capital Asset Management Framework<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Capital Project Funding Agreements (CPFA) and Annual Program Funding Agreements (APFA), school districts must adhere to the Capital Asset Management Framework (CAMF) guidelines and checklists. This includes the use of these standardized contracts and their supplementary conditions as best practice. Details can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.gov.bc.ca%2Fgov%2Fcontent%2Fgovernments%2Fpolicies-for-government%2Fcapital-asset-management-framework-guidelines%2Fadditional-resources&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSowmya.Vudayaraju%40gov.bc.ca%7C03c80a7ba3cf46fc434508ddff695e98%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638947550192905530%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=d0Vko2j9SbBckPZHHSKDwOKdWB64ASw4PJi1%2BJ8V8dI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources to Support the Use of Contracts<\/a>&nbsp;web page and should be referenced for upcoming capital project contracts. The Ministry of Infrastructure\u2019s Education &amp; Child Care Capital Branch will liaise directly with districts involved in any relevant upcoming projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-60932 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-epp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-safe-school-coordinators\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/reminder-annual-safe-school-coordinator-meeting-october-27-and-28-2025-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Reminder: Annual Safe School Coordinator Meeting \u2013 October 27 and 28, 2025<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Reminder: Annual Safe School Coordinator Meeting \u2013 October 27 and 28, 2025<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 Safe School Coordinator Meeting will take place October 27 and 28 at the Surrey Schools Resource &amp; Education Centre (14123 \u2013 92 Ave, Surrey). This annual meeting brings together new and experienced Safe School Coordinators, student safety team members, subject matter experts, and community partners to build capacity and connections, share best practices, and discuss emerging trends, challenges, and resources in the field of school safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s meeting includes one day of intensive training on Critical Incident Response and Management and one day of collaborative and case-based learning, information sharing and updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is separate for each day. If you plan to attend both days, please complete <strong><u>both<\/u><\/strong> registrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/critical-incident-response-management-oct-27-2025-ssc-meeting-tickets-1623595530939?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day 1: Critical Incident Response and Management Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/2025-safe-school-coordinator-meeting-tickets-1618999624459?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day 2: Safe School Coordinator Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please register no later than Friday October 17, 2025. Agenda to follow. Questions can be directed to the Student Safety Team at <a href=\"mailto:erase@gov.bc.ca\">erase@gov.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/safe-school-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">Safe School Coordinators<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-60862 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-epp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-school-food-coordinators audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/regional-events-for-k-12-school-food-buyers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Regional Events for K\u201312 School Food Buyers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Regional Events for K\u201312 School Food Buyers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>K\u201312 district and school staff, volunteers and partners involved in school food programs are invited to attend two upcoming regional networking events focused on strengthening local food procurement in BC schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe6oOGxGmp4A0aIBUy9aoQS-lqLLj0NVFn5zNvd_CClSGvAjQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit \u2013 School Food Buyer Networking Session<\/a> (October 28, 2025 \u2013 Nanaimo, BC)<br>For Vancouver Island region districts and schools, this session includes facilitated networking, a local lunch and opportunities to connect with Island-wide producers and processors.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/basin-food.tickit.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basin Food Summit \u2013 School Food Buyer Programming<\/a> (November 7, 2025 \u2013 Nelson, BC)<br>For Kootenay-Boundary and Thompson-Okanagan region districts and schools, this event features roundtable discussions, a seasonal local lunch and opportunities to meet over 60 BC producers. (Select the Feed BC \u2013 School Food Buyer ticket option.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small travel bursaries may be available for both events on a first come, first served basis. Contact <a href=\"mailto:samantha.gambling@gov.bc.ca\">samantha.gambling@gov.bc.ca<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/school-food-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">School Food Coordinators<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-61222 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-epp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/new-quitnow-vaping-prevention-resource\/\" target=\"_self\" >New QuitNow Vaping Prevention Resource<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">New QuitNow Vaping Prevention Resource<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quitnow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QuitNow<\/a> has launched a new <a href=\"https:\/\/quitnow.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-06\/quitnow-vaping-prevention-digital-resource-created-sfu-team.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">youth-focused resource<\/a>&nbsp;designed to support vaping prevention and promote healthier alternatives. This resource helps youth explore the reasons behind vaping and offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free support services tailored to young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical coping tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections to population-specific community organizations for additional support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/quitnow.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-06\/quitnow-vaping-prevention-print-sfu-team.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">printable version<\/a> featuring QR codes is available for easy sharing in schools and youth spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, QuitNow offers free presentations on their smoking and vaping prevention and cessation services. This includes one-on-one phone coaching, live chat support, and a wide range of educational resources. To learn more, please contact Beth Clark, Manager of Behavioural Coaching and Outreach at QuitNow, via email at <a href=\"mailto:clark@bclung.ca\">clark@bclung.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/mental-health-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mental Health Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-60683 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-epp target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-facility-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-transportation-leads\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/apply-for-funding-make-school-routes-safer-for-students\/\" target=\"_self\" >Apply for Funding: Make School Routes Safer for Students<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Apply for Funding: Make School Routes Safer for Students<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u202fBritish Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program\u202fprovides funding to organizations, including school districts, schools and Parent Advisory Committees, to improve safety in their communities. Projects can include transforming areas used by cars to create better spaces for walking and biking or focus on education and road safety planning. Up to $20,000 is available per road safety project. Applications are due November 28, 2025. More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visionzerobc.ca\/apply-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vision Zero BC<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/transportation-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Transportation Leads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-60226 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2025-10-03 division-psefs target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-career-education-leads audiences-inclusive-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-online-learning-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/workbc-ca-career-search-tool-cst-decommission\/\" target=\"_self\" >WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) Decommission<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2025-10-03\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday October 03 2025<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) Decommission<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The WorkBC.ca Career Search Tool (CST) has been taken offline and replaced with the new <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workbc.ca%2Fplan-career%2Fexplore-careers%2Fcareer-profiles&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAdrianne.Jenks%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd775b46276874209b9c008ddf0bef40f%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638931425107734616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=huzI7H5OT79shcmkc86jPnBTg8zZa7LZf%2BP4cWjoTb4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Profiles<\/a> enhanced search function. This new page allows users to explore over 500\u00a0career profiles by occupational category and area interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WorkBC.ca is committed to supporting job seekers and career explorers as they navigate today\u2019s labour market. This change makes it easier for people to find information about the jobs and careers most relevant to their goals and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/career-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Career Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/inclusive-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inclusive Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/online-learning-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Online Learning Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.25em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-section\" style=\"margin-left:0%;margin-right:0%\">\n<div id=\"district-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png 440w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icon-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District Reporting Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All school district reporting requirements are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/sd-reporting-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reporting calendar<\/a>. The following reporting requirements are due to the ministry in the next few weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong><br>June Graduation Assessment Registrations &#8211; Opening Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Employment Data and Analysis System &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Achievement Data Exchange &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Deduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Facility Grant Expenditure Plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Data Collection (1701) &#8211; May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Remittance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"news-releases\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6313\" style=\"width:217px;height:217px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png 337w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Releases<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8.png 416w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/link-icon-light-8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=6C221561F186488D972F795F31F05718\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ChildCareBC Bulletin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Success<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content?id=285C031645224BC28ED8E4C0E4D46C65\" target=\"_blank\" 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