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CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
Adopted: June 26, 2001
Revised: May 28, 2002
  February 1, 2008
  June 17, 2008
  June 16, 2009
  Februay 26, 2013

Policy No. 302.6.2
Safe Schools

STATEMENT OF POLICY

In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board,  current legislation and the provincial Code of Conduct, schools within the Niagara Catholic District School Board, in consultation with their Catholic School Councils, staff, students and parents, shall have in place local Codes of Conduct. These locally developed Codes shall be in compliance with the Government of Ontario legislation and Board's Code of Conduct Policy. These local Codes of Conduct shall be communicated to the school community annually through school agenda’s, newsletters and on the school website. The Standards of Behaviour incorporated in the Code of Conduct which promotes respect, responsibility and safety, along with justice, integrity and accountability are consistent with the Gospel values embodied in our schools. Respect for oneself, others and the traditions of our Catholic faith is central to the vision of a Catholic Education.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board shall endeavour to ensure that all members of the school community have a safe, caring, accepting and positive school environment that maximizes their full potential.  and become living witnesses of Christ.

All members of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, students, parents, guardians, staff, trustees, volunteers, visitors and especially persons in positions of authority are to be treated with respect and dignity whether they are on Board property, on school buses, at Board or school-authorized events or any other activities that could have an impact on the school climate.

The code is based on the following guiding principles:

  • Appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community promotes responsible citizenship. Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights and accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others.
  • Members of the school community are expected to use non-violent means to resolve conflict.
  • The possession, use or threatened use of any object to injure another person endangers the safety of oneself and others.
  • Schools will work co-operatively with police, drug and alcohol agencies to promote prevention strategies and, where necessary, respond to school members who are in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or controlled substances without a valid prescription.
  • Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and differences can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility.
  • All members of the school community, including staff, students, parent/guardians, visitors, and community members are responsible in helping to create a safe, caring school and positive school climate free from bullying.
  • The Niagara Catholic District School Board supports the use of positive practices as well as consequences for inappropriate behaviour, including progressive discipline, which includes suspension and expulsion where necessary.

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

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