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    Role of the Board of Trustees


    Grand Erie District School Board recognizes that it has an important duty to first and foremost act in the best interest of students and reflect the community it serves. The Board shall model its vision to Learn, Lead and Inspire, and its mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire every learner..
     

    It is the role of the Board to be accountable to:

    • students, parents and the community for the quality of public education
    • the Ministry of Education
       

    It is the role of the Board to resolve issues to:

    • ensure fair treatment of all employees
    • honour student and employee privacy
    • respect the management authority of Board staff
       

    It is the role of the Board to communicate in a way that:

    • provides opportunities for input from public education stakeholders 
    • supports receiving input and feedback from all stakeholders
    • is respectful and encourages partnership where appropriate
    • advocates for public education
       

    It is the role of the Board to assess and make decisions that:

    • consider students first in the decision-making process
    • adhere to the highest ethical standards
    • set system goals, values and discretions
    • set and review Board Policy and By-laws
    • review operating plans based on strategic directions
    • approve contracts and staffing levels
    • set and monitor budget within provincial guidelines
    • evaluate the performance of the Director of Education
    • adhere to the Education Act and its Regulations

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