Code of Conduct/Standards of Behaviour
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe, secure learning and working environment. The following Standards of Behaviour apply to all individuals involved in the activities of the RCDSB: students, teachers, other staff members, parents/guardians, and volunteers- whether they are on school property, on school buses, or at school-authorized events. Select a link below to learn more about a specific section of our code of conduct:
Respect, Civility and Responsible Citizenship
All school members must:
- Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws;
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity (e.g. avoidance of plagiarism);
- Respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
- Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement;
- Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability;
- Respect the rights of others;
- Employ non-violent means to resolve conflicts;
- Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
- Adhere to the RCDSB protocol with regard to the use of technology;
- Take appropriate measures to help those in need;
- Respect persons who are in a position of authority;
- Respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching; and
- Attend to responsibilities in a punctual manner.
Physical Safety
Weapons
All school members must:
- Not be in possession of any weapon, including but not limited to firearms;
- Not use any object to threaten or intimidate another person; and
- Not cause injury to any person with an object.
Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco Products
All school members must:
- Not be in possession of, or under the influence of, or provide others with, alcohol or illegal drugs; and
- Refrain from the use of all tobacco products on school premises.
Physical Aggression
All schools members must:
- Not inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person; and
- Seek staff assistance, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully.
Bullying
All school members must not participate in, permit or encourage bullying.
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