All members of the school community, or any other person attending on Board property, while on school buses, at school-related events or activities, or in any other circumstances that could have an impact on the climate of a school, must, in consideration of the Grand Erie Character Traits:
- Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws;
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity;
- Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement; · Respect and treat others fairly regardless of, for example, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability;
- Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others;
- Seek assistance from a member of the school staff, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully;
- Respect persons in positions of authority;
- Respect the needs of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching;