Insults, disrespect, and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching in a school community. Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility. Roles and Responsibilities School Boards provide direction to their schools that ensure opportunity, excellence and accountability in the education system. Principals , under the direction of their school board, take a leadership role in the daily operation of a school. Teachers and School staff , under the leadership of their principals, maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour.
Students are to be treated with respect and dignity.
In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Parents play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Police and community members are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer. Community members need to support and respect the rules of their local schools. Police investigate incidents in accordance with the protocol developed with the local school board.