A portion of the funding allocation has been identified specifically for learning resources funding. These funds include both the Provincially administered component and recommended amounts. These funds will not be incorporated into the operating budget but are issued to the district in the form of both targeted grants and funds retained by the Province and handled on behalf of the district by the Curriculum Branch. The district should account for the targeted grants for learning resources in a trust fund and should not budget for this expense in the operating budget. Budget Instruction Manual for B.C. School Districts.
Developmental grants are for new government initiatives which have specific timelines and goals.
Some of these initiatives will eventually be completed, while others may continue with program funding incorporated into the general operating grants. These funds should continue to be accounted for in a trust fund. Government is committed to providing the assistance needed to allow school boards to organize and plan for implementation and to allow teachers, school based administrators, parents, and other staff to be prepared to implement the policies and programs. Liaison and collaboration with parents, business and labour, and the community in support of implementation. Evaluation and reporting of implementation effectiveness.