Niagara Catholic District School Board
SAFE SCHOOLS POLICY
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Adopted: |
June 26, 2001 |
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Revised: |
May 28, 2002 |
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February 1, 2008 |
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June 17, 2008 |
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February 26, 2013 |
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Policy No. 302.6
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In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Board will strive to maintain safe and secure learning environments for all students, staff, and community members involved in Board and school programs, events and activities.
In compliance with current legislation and the Mission of the Board, the Niagara Catholic District School Board will establish policies and administrative guidelines linked to this Safe Schools Policy, which foster increased respect, responsibility and civility
When the Niagara Catholic District School Board is entering into an agreement with another person or entity respecting the use of a school operated by the board it will require the person or entity to follow standards that are consistent with the Provincial and Local Code of Conduct.
The Niagara Catholic Safe School Policy and Administrative Guidelines will:
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Create schools that are safe, inclusive and accepting of all pupils.
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Encourage a positive school climate and prevent inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to, bullying, sexual assault, gender-based violence and incidents based on homophobia.
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Address inappropriate pupil behaviour and promote early intervention.
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Provide support to pupils who are impacted by inappropriate behaviour of other pupils.
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Establish disciplinary approaches that promote positive behaviour and use measures that include appropriate consequences and supports for pupils to address inappropriate behaviour.
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Provide pupils with a safe learning environment.
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