New Winter Weather Update

The long range forecast for our region is as follows:

• Warmer than normal temperatures to end as La Nina finally arrives

• Cold spell expected for at least the week of January 16, bringing with it some snow

• Expect another cold snap in late February/early March

As in previous years, the Facilities Branch Snow and Ice Management Procedure will be followed to best deal with the inclement conditions.

Occupants of Delta schools are reminded to dress warmly and bring along a sweater, as no doubt the colder temperatures will tax our heating systems.

Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation and support... it is greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the Delta School District Facilities Branch

The role of the Facilities Branch is to plan, schedule, implement, and budget all phases of operations and maintenance of the physical plant of the Delta School District as follows:

• Building Maintenance - non-capital work affecting all mechanical, building automation, electrical, security, life safety and architectural operations of District buildings. This includes a range of preventative, predictive, routine and emergency maintenance work.  Also covered in this area are servicing of stationary shop and kitchen equipment, and fleet services.

• Grounds Maintenance – upkeep of the entire site and particularly playfields, playgrounds, fencing and pavements for school use.

• Electronics & Computer Services - electronic repair and servicing of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including: security and card access systems; telephone systems; audio/visual and public address equipment; and computer, LAN and WAN technologies.

• Facility Services - daily custodial cleaning of facilities; trucking services; inter-site mail delivery; management of security runner and guard service contracts; pest control; participating in and promoting health and safety programs; chair, table, risers and staging supply; waste management; and support to community activities occurring in the facilities.

• Project Management & Implementation - planning, designing, budgeting, scheduling and implementation of capital and annual facility projects and minor works (additions, renewals, renovations, reconfigurations and demolitions to buildings and grounds.

• Property Management & Planning – long and short-term enrolment projections, space planning, acquisition and disposal of real property and provision of services to properties leased by or from the District.

• Sustainability & Energy Management – development, implementation and management of the District’s utilities and sustainable operations program with a focus on energy (electricity, fossil fuel) conservation, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, water conservation, waste reduction, and awareness programs.

• Emergency Planning - development, implementation and monitoring of the District Emergency Plan, including liaison with key stakeholders and agencies.

Click here to open/download/view the latest Facilities Branch Business Profile.