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Safe & Healthy Schools
The Education Amendment Act (Progressive Discipline and School Safety) 2007 and the Education Amendment Act (Keeping Our Kids Safe at School) 2009 sets direction for schools boards on policies and procedures to address issues of student and staff safety. The Simcoe County District School Board's policies and procedures reflect legislative and policy requirements. To read the Board's Student Discipline Policy click here (PDF).
The Ministry of Education requires that all boards develop a Code of Conduct which communicates to all members of the school community, including students, staff, parents, teachers, volunteers and visitors, the expected standards of behaviour.
Building safe, supportive and positive learning environments
The Simcoe County District School Board Code of Conduct supports and enhances the Ontario Code of Conduct by setting clear standards of behaviour.
It is recognized that discipline works best when viewed as a positive learning process and when integrated with effective teaching practices.
This Code of Conduct is just one of a number of initiatives designed to create and maintain inviting and supportive school environments. It sets clear standards and specifies consequences for student actions that do not comply with these standards. These standards apply on school property, on school buses and at all school related activities.
The Board recognizes that all members of the school community have the right to be safe and to feel safe in their school community. With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate.
The board Code of Conduct has been developed in accordance with the guiding principles of the Education Act, Part XIII in order to create a common philosophy and understanding upon which safe learning and working environments can be maintained for all school community members.
Restorative Practices for Respectful Relationships
Restorative Practices is an approach focused on building community, strengthening relationships and repairing harm through open dialogue, problem solving and accountability. It enhances teaching and learning and creates a safe school environment.
As a symbol of community, circles are one of the most distinctive and flexible forms of restorative practices. Circles can be used to check in with students at the beginning of the day or before certain classes to help students with planning, to set ground rules for projects and activities, and to deal with more serious problems in a class.
Restorative Practice Process (PDF)
Important Links:
Administrative Procedures Memorandum A7630- Code of Conduct
SCDSB Code of Conduct
Provincial Code of Conduct
SCDSB Student Discipline Policy (PDF)
Keeping Our Kids Safe at School: Reporting and Responding to Incidents (Ministry of Education document - PDF)
Ministry of Education Information on Safe Schools
Eat Well to Excel
SCDSB Vandalism Project Team
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has taken a unique approach to dealing with vandalism, which has resulted in a reduction of more than a quarter-million dollars in annual vandalism costs and a beneficial partnership with Crime Stoppers.
In an effort to reduce the incidence and cost of vandalism, which were nearing the $1-million mark in 2006, the SCDSB formed a Vandalism Project Team. This team, which is comprised of school administrators and board staff, was tasked with collecting and analyzing data on the ‘when’, ‘where’ and ‘how’ of vandalism to SCDSB property. Using this data, the team implemented strategies designed to diminish the occurrence and impact of vandalism on local school communities.
To this end, the SCDSB has partnered with Crime Stoppers to create a strong anti-vandalism awareness campaign which will include posters, signage, newsletters, presentations, training of school liaison officers and participation in National Crime Stoppers Month, which takes place each January.
Click here to view an anti-vandalism video produced by Viking TV at Barrie North Collegiate.