Safe Schools and Code of Conduct

Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to maintaining a positive school environment. This happens when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe Schools initiative works to create positive school environments through:


 * Bullying Prevention and Intervention
 * Character Development
 * Progressive Discipline
 * Restorative Practice
 * Safety and Security
 * Self-Regulation
 * Whole School Approach

Code of Conduct
The Safe Schools initiative promotes the behaviours outlined in the DDSB's:


 * Code of Conduct and Discipline for Students
 * Positive School Climate Policy

Safe Schools newsletter
Read the DDSB Safe Schools newsletter to stay-up-date on our activities and programs.

Our Safe Schools team
Meet the DDSB Safe Schools team:


 * Georgette Davis, Superintendent of Safe Schools and Mental Health and Well-Being
 * Ken MacNaughton, Administrative Officer of Safe Schools
 * Dan Hogan, Violence Prevention and Substance Abuse Coordinator
 * Holly Richard, Program Facilitator of Safe Schools
 * Lori Clint, Administrative Assistant of Safe Schools and Mental Health and Well-Being
 * Mary Lou Finlay, Administrative Secretary of Safe Schools
 * Steffanie Pelleboer, Mental Health Leader
 * Sandra Provenzano, Administrative Secretary of Mental Health