{"id":2987,"date":"2026-09-28T14:12:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?page_id=2987"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:19:35","slug":"parents-guardians-and-guests-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/code-of-conduct\/parents-guardians-and-guests-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents, Guardians And Guests Code Of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND GUESTS CODE OF CONDUCT<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDING PRINCIPLES<\/strong><br \/>\nSchools and district sites are both workplaces and places of learning. Creating and maintaining<br \/>\na safe, inclusive, and respectful environment is a shared responsibility. Parents, guardians<br \/>\nand guests play a vital role in fostering this environment through conduct that upholds dignity,<br \/>\nrespect, and respectful communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate with Respect<\/strong><br \/>\nParents, guardians and guests are expected to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Use respectful language in all forms of communications with staff and students.<br \/>\n\u2022 Seek to understand the circumstances underlying questions or concerns.<br \/>\n\u2022 Work collaboratively toward reasonable solutions, recognizing that perspectives may<br \/>\ndiffer.<br \/>\n\u2022 Refrain from using social media platforms to address or escalate concerns regarding<br \/>\nstudents, staff, or school\/district operations.<br \/>\n\u2022 Raise concerns in accordance with Policy 9550 Process for Raising Concerns.<br \/>\nContribute to a Positive Environment<br \/>\nParents, guardians and guests are expected to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Conduct themselves in a positive manner when visiting or engaging with a school or<br \/>\ndistrict site.<br \/>\n\u2022 Treat all members staff and students with dignity and respect.<br \/>\n\u2022 Contribute to an environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying,<br \/>\nintimidation, or hate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESPONDING TO CONDUCT CONCERNS<\/strong><br \/>\nThe district is committed to addressing conduct concerns in a fair, respectful, and progressive<br \/>\nmanner. When the behaviour of a parent, guardians or guest does not meet the expectations<br \/>\noutlined in this policy, the school or district may implement one or more progressive<br \/>\nmeasures, which may include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Requests for meetings to discuss and resolve concerns collaboratively.<br \/>\n\u2022 Verbal or written warnings outlining the behaviour of concern and expected change.<br \/>\n\u2022 Restrictions, limitations, or conditions on access to a school or district site, program,<br \/>\nor event.<br \/>\n\u2022 Involvement of district leadership where conduct presents ongoing challenges or<br \/>\nsafety risks.<br \/>\n\u2022 When a situation requires external support or may involve a criminal matter, school<br \/>\nor site staff may request assistance from the RCMP or other emergency services, as<br \/>\nappropriate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Section 177 of the School Act, which authorizes principals, district staff, or other<br \/>\ndesignated officials to direct an individual to leave and\/or prohibit them from<br \/>\nentering school property when their presence poses a significant risk to student or<br \/>\nstaff safety or interferes with the safe and orderly operation of the school.<br \/>\nWhere appropriate, schools will work with individuals to restore positive relationships and<br \/>\nensure future interactions reflect the expectations outlined in this policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND GUESTS CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDING PRINCIPLES Schools and district sites are both workplaces and places of learning. 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