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If your child is being bullied, the
LABC recommends the following:
We recognize that
this is an emotionally charged process. We ask that you use
respectful language in your letters and conversations with school
representatives. Calm, level headed communication achieves the
results.
Keep a detailed log
of who you spoke to including time, date, name, conversation
highlights. This is imperative.
Use the
following guide to contact personnel in order as outlined.
If you reach the last name on this list with no resolution contact
us. There are no skipping steps. Successful resolution
requires working with the established protocols.
TVDSB:
1. Teacher
2. Principal
3. Superintendent
(name for your school available from board office or website)
4. Safe
School Superintendent
- Barb Sonier 519-452-2000
5. Contact School Safety Officer
6. Contact your elected Trustees. Their contact information available on board's website.
LCDSB:
1. Teacher
2. Principal
3.
Superintendent
(name for your school available form board office or website)
4. Contact School Safety Officer
5. Contact your elected Trustees. Their contact information available on board's website.
If you are not within
SW Ontario region the proper reporting
process can be obtained through your local board. If you cannot
secure this information please contact us.
Private Schools:
The Ministry of Education's jurisdiction does not include Private Schools.
Should you experience bullying in a Private School setting your concerns should be directed to the Board of Governors or the Owner of the school.
Political Action:
All written correspondance should be cc'd to your local MPP's. Our politicians can not assist in resolving issues they are not aware of.
If your child's bullying is due to one of the following reasons:
Gender
Race
Orientation
Religion
Disability/Differently abled
Please contact your Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and request an application. Our schools are bound by the Human Rights Convention and as such must be accountable to that office.
If you have a complaint regarding a teacher or administration of your local school or school board please contact the Ontario Teacher's College to file a complaint.
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