As the teachers’ strike drags on, parents are urged to continue making alternate arrangements for their children. File photo
With no back-to-school deal in sight, parents are urged to continue making alternate plans for their children.
“We deeply regret that there has not yet been a resolution to the provincial labour dispute with the BC Teachers’Federation,” said Superintendent of Schools Bev Young.
Recently, mediator Vince Ready declared an impasse in the exploratory talks between the BCPublic School Employers’ Association( BCPSEA) and the BC teachers’ federation (BCTF).
Young said the board remains hopeful.
Meanwhile, it has received some calls from parents about accessing the $40 from the provincial government to assist with child care for students under the age of 13.
The Ministry of Education has established a website with parent information at http://bcparentinfo.ca/ This site contains a link to register for the Ministry of Finance’s temporary education support for parents.
The application form asks for the student’s Personal Education Number (PEN) which can typically be found on a report card.
For anyone without internet access, you can call 877-387-3332 to apply for the daily stipend.
For regular updates and information, check the board’s website at www.sd53.bc.ca.
“We look forward to a time in the near future when we can welcome all staff, students and parents back to a new school year,” Young said.
