PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND GUESTS CODE OF CONDUCT
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Schools and district sites are both workplaces and places of learning. Creating and maintaining
a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment is a shared responsibility. Parents, guardians
and guests play a vital role in fostering this environment through conduct that upholds dignity,
respect, and respectful communication.
STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT
Communicate with Respect
Parents, guardians and guests are expected to:
• Use respectful language in all forms of communications with staff and students.
• Seek to understand the circumstances underlying questions or concerns.
• Work collaboratively toward reasonable solutions, recognizing that perspectives may
differ.
• Refrain from using social media platforms to address or escalate concerns regarding
students, staff, or school/district operations.
• Raise concerns in accordance with Policy 9550 Process for Raising Concerns.
Contribute to a Positive Environment
Parents, guardians and guests are expected to:
• Conduct themselves in a positive manner when visiting or engaging with a school or
district site.
• Treat all members staff and students with dignity and respect.
• Contribute to an environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying,
intimidation, or hate.
RESPONDING TO CONDUCT CONCERNS
The district is committed to addressing conduct concerns in a fair, respectful, and progressive
manner. When the behaviour of a parent, guardians or guest does not meet the expectations
outlined in this policy, the school or district may implement one or more progressive
measures, which may include:
• Requests for meetings to discuss and resolve concerns collaboratively.
• Verbal or written warnings outlining the behaviour of concern and expected change.
• Restrictions, limitations, or conditions on access to a school or district site, program,
or event.
• Involvement of district leadership where conduct presents ongoing challenges or
safety risks.
• When a situation requires external support or may involve a criminal matter, school
or site staff may request assistance from the RCMP or other emergency services, as
appropriate.
• Section 177 of the School Act, which authorizes principals, district staff, or other
designated officials to direct an individual to leave and/or prohibit them from
entering school property when their presence poses a significant risk to student or
staff safety or interferes with the safe and orderly operation of the school.
Where appropriate, schools will work with individuals to restore positive relationships and
ensure future interactions reflect the expectations outlined in this policy.