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P001
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Policy Framework
(20.5 KB)
To clarify the intent and governing principles for Board policies
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P002
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Mission and Values
(12.7 KB)
To identify the Board's reason for existing, its aspirations, declare what the community should expect of the Board and identify the fundamental convictions of the Board
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P003
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Literacy Foundation
(47.1 KB)
To state the Toronto District School Board's commitment to providing the support necessary for all learners to attain their highest level of literacy at each stage of their education
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P004
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Mathematics Foundation
(82.5 KB)
To state the Toronto District School Board's commitment to providing support so that all learners achieve at the highest academic levels
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P005
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Arts Foundation
(66.6 KB)
To state the Toronto District School Board's commitment to all of the arts - dance, drama, music and visual arts
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P006
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Advertising
(99.3 KB)
To identify parameters and acceptable best practices for advertising in schools
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P010
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Leasing of Surplus School Properties
(109.8 KB)
To identify the principles guiding the leasing of surplus school properties
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P011
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Community Use of Board Facilities
(62.7 KB)
To ensure that the Board's communities have reasonable access to public schools when facilities are not being used for school activities
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P012
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Budget Approval
(77.3 KB)
To identify critical information that must be included when budget matters are considered
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P013
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Optional Attendance
(18.8 KB)
To establish the Board’s commitment to providing access schools and programs outside a student’s designated attendance area
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P014
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Staff Changes
(15 KB)
To establish the approval levels for staff changes
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P015
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Hiring of Students
(52.6 KB)
To establish the parameters for hiring students
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P016
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Trustee Expenses
(36 KB)
To establish the parameters for reimbursement to trustees of out-of-pocket expenses
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P017
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Purchasing
(34.1 KB)
To establish approval authorities for the purchase of goods and services
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P018
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Trustee Constituency Communications
(12.8 KB)
To establish guidelines for trustee communications, such as newsletters, that have mass distribution and are paid for with Board funds
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P019
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Continuing Education
(73.1 KB)
NEW!
To affirm the Board's commitment to provide Continuing Education programs
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P020
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Transportation of Students
(28.7 KB)
To establish the criteria for the provision of student transportation and safety measures that will be taken
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P021
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Fundraising
(15.3 KB)
To provide guidelines to direct schools when planning fundraising activities
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P022
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Child Care in Schools
(64.1 KB)
To establish the Toronto District School Board's support of child care in schools as an integral component of the education system
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P023
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Parent and Community Involvement
(12.6 KB)
To establish a framework for building and supporting parent and community involvement in the Toronto District School Board
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P024
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External Partnerships
(56 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to partnerships with community, labour and business and institutions
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P025
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Investment of Reserve Funds
(117.9 KB)
To establish goals for the investment of funds that are temporarily surplus to day-to-day operation and any funds held in reserves for whatever purpose in securities that are prescribed under Regulation 471/97
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P026
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Architect Selection
(9.6 KB)
To establish measures to ensure fairness and appropriateness during the selection of architects when required for major projects
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P027
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Education Plan
(39.9 KB)
To establish key educational directions for the future based on the Board's Mission and Values
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P028
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The Environment
(20.3 KB)
To state the Board’s commitment to the focus areas for sustaining the environment: mitigation, adaptation, and education. practices within its control
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P029
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Employment Equity
(16 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to the development, implementation and maintenance of employment and promotion policies, practices and procedures that result in and sustain a workforce that, at all levels, reflects, understands and responds to a diverse population
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P031
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Human Rights
(33.5 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to the prevention of discrimination and harassment
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P033
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Excursions
(101.2 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to and a basis for the full and equitable inclusion of all students in safe, curriculum-based excursions
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P034
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Workplace Harassment
(16.4 KB)
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To provide a greater awareness of and responsiveness to the damaging affects of harassment
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P035
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Nutrition Foundation
(81.9 KB)
To state the Board's commitment to working with community partners to ensure that students have equitable access to high quality school-based nutrition programs
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P036
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Homework Foundation
(36.9 KB)
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To establish the Board’s belief that homework is an engaging and relevant learning activity. To establish the Board’s commitment to the assignment of homework in a purposefully planned manner that is directly connected to a student’s school program and learning expectations of the Ontario Curriculum
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P037
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Equity Foundation
(65.1 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to ensuring that fairness, equity, and inclusion are essential principles of our school system
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P038
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Achieving Excellence in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
(123.1 KB)
To affirm the Board's commitment to improving student learning
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P039
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Electronic Participation in Board Meetings
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To establish guidelines for dealing with the use of electronic means for the holding of Board and standing committees in accordance with the Education Act, S. 8 (1) 3.6.
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P040
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Accountability for Student Achievement
(75.5 KB)
To outline the Toronto District School Board's principles regarding accountability for student achievement
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P041
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Distribution and Display of Materials for Students and Parents From External Groups
(116 KB)
To provide guidelines for the distribution and display of material
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P042
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Appropriate Dress
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To establish requirements and permissions for appropriate dress codes in schools
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P043
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Charitable Foundation
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To establish the Toronto District School Board Charitable Foundation to affirm its commitment to student nutrition programs
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P045
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Dealing With Abuse and Neglect of Students
(80.5 KB)
To affirm the Board's intolerance in all learning environments for physical, sexual and emotional abuse and/or neglect of students
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P046
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Directional Statements
(72.4 KB)
To state the Board's commitment for middle level education, special education low incidence sites, specialized programs, and optional French programs
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P047
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Naming Schools and Special Purpose Areas
(17.4 KB)
To provide guidelines for the naming and renaming of schools, special purpose areas of a school and new additions
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P048
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Occupational Health and Safety
(80.2 KB)
To state the Board's commitment to the goal of providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment through the development and implementation of programs designed to eliminate occupational illnesses and injuries
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P049
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Performance Management: Director of Education
(110.8 KB)
To provide a framework for the annual evaluation of the Director's work
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P050
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Safe Arrival for Elementary Schools
(85.5 KB)
To provide a process to ensure the safe arrival of elementary students
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P051
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Caring and Safe Schools
(65.1 KB)
To affirm the Board's commitment to creating school learning environments that are caring, safe, peaceful, nurturing, positive, respectful and that enable all students to reach their full potential
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P052
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Selection, Promotion and Placement of School Principals and Vice-principals
(113.1 KB)
To outline the process for the selection, promotion and placement of school principals and vice-principals
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P053
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Student Trustee and SuperCouncil Communications
(90.7 KB)
To provide guidelines for written and electronic communications sent by student trustees and SuperCouncil members to all secondary school students, student councils, or any other mass distribution
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P055
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Supervisory Officer Selection
(15.5 KB)
To establish the Board's commitment to the provision of exemplary leadership through the selection of its supervisory officers
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P057
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Employee Conflict of Interest
(14.8 KB)
To establish the parameters for employee conduct regarding possible conflict of interest situations
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P058
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Cellphone Use During Meetings
(8.7 KB)
To establish a protocol for the use of cellphones during standing committee and Board meetings
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