Policies and procedures are important resources that govern the operation of York Region schools. They provide belief statements and operating guidelines for parents and staff regarding the administration of program, property, student, staff and Board matters.
It is the expectation of the York Region District School Board that all employees, students and persons invited to or visiting Board property; or partaking/volunteering in Board or school-sponsored events and activities will respect the policies and procedures of the Board.
Board Policies and Procedures
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Expand to see Board Policies & Procedures listed:
- Equitable Assessment, Evaluation and Communication of Student Learning and Achievement
- Environmental Responsibility
- Field Trips, One Day Trips, Short-Term Overnight Field Trips and Extended Field Trips
- Healthy Learning Spaces for Students
- Homework
- Loan of Board-Owned Equipment (Students)
- Political Clubs in Secondary Schools
- Accessibility
- Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings
- Human Rights: Code-Related Harassment and Discrimination
- Caring and Safe Schools
- Student Dress Code
- Student Leadership and Student Voice
- Student Transportation
- Student Trustees
- Appropriate Use of Technology
Policies for Comment
Policies and procedures govern the operation of the Board and our schools. To ensure they remain current, the Board reviews policies and procedures regularly. Feedback from staff and community members, including parents/guardians, is an important part of the review process.
Learn more about the policy review process and how to share feedback.
| Index | Policy Title | Response Due By |
|---|---|---|
| 407 | Accessibility (Working Document) | 12/31/2024 |
| 470 | Education Development Charges: Alternative Accommodation (Working Document) | 12/31/2024 |
| 366 | Supervised Alternative Learning (Working Document) | 01/31/2025 |
| 267 | Supporting Community Concerns (Working Document) | 02/28/2025 |
| 103 | Awards (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 163 | Student Registrations (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 204 | Filling a Trustee Vacancy (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 211 | Director of Education Performance Review (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 602 | Vetting External Guest Speakers (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 668 | Caring and Safe Schools (Working Document) | 03/31/2025 |
| 462 | Student Accommodation - Sites and Facilities (Working Document) | 04/31/2025 |
| 240 | Human Rights: Code-Related Harassment and Discrimination | 06/30/2025 |
| 680 | Student Transportation | 06/30/2025 |