At the April 8, 2025, Board meeting, the following updated policy items were approved:

• Policy 204 - External Research Projects

• Policy 214 - Accessibility

• Policy 319 - Community Planning and Facility Partnerships

• Policy 502 - Child Abuse and Protection

• Policy 503 - Safe Schools

• Policy 510 - Safe Arrival

• Policy 210 - Environmental Education, Stewardship, and Sustainability

• Policy 217 - Human Rights:  Code-based Discrimination and Harassment  (NEW)

You are invited to review the policy drafts and submit online feedback at www.ugdsb.ca/policy. The deadline for public input is May 8, 2025 at 4 pm EST. Persons without internet access may call 519-822-4420 (or toll-free 1-800-321-4025) ext. 544 to request a printed copy of the draft documents.

For more information on all policy items, please see the Policy & Priorities Committee Reports that are attached to the April 8th Board meeting agenda.