COVID-19 federal aid money on improving building ventilation. Instead, opting for enhanced cleaning measures and extra staffing.The Ministry of Education provided a spreadsheet to Global News showing how each B.C.
school district spent its first allotment of federal funding from September to the end of December to improve COVID-19 infection control measures.In the Okanagan’s largest school district (Central Okanagan), officials spent half of the $4.1 million on learning resources and supports; hiring 30 new teachers, 10 custodians, and 28 support staff.Of the $1.8 million spent on health and safety, just $20,000 went towards HVAC/ventilation improvements.