Niagara Catholic District School Board Policies

Niagara Catholic District School Board PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Adopted: April 28, 1998 Revised: May 22, 2012	Policy No. 702.1

STATEMENT OF POLICY

In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Niagara Catholic District School Board recognizes that playground equipment on its school sites has been provided through the participation of school and community groups in raising funds for its purchase, installation, inspection and maintenance in accordance with the guidelines on playground equipment.

The Board also encourages the formation of community partnerships to assist in the purchase, installation and maintenance of playground equipment and surfaces in accordance with the guidelines on playground equipment.

The Board recognizes the appropriate use of playground equipment and adult supervision, as well as the fact that that playground equipment will be utilized by the community outside of the normal school day.

The Director of Education will issue Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of this Policy.

Reference Publications:

• CAN/CSA-Z614-07 (Canadian Standard Association for Children’s Playspaces and Equipment)
• ASTM F 1292-99 (American Society for Testing Materials-Standard Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials)
• Ontario School Boards’ Insurance Exchange – Advisory Bulletins
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

 

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