The Board of Education, in consultation with senior staff, determines policies and regulations which govern the direct operations of the school district’s human and physical resources. These policies are designed to ensure a high level of conduct and quality educational services that inspire student success and prepare our students for the future. Click on the headings listed below on the left side to access the relevant policies.
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#1 Foundation Statement
#2 District Policy and Policy Development
#3 Role of the Board
#4 Role of the Trustee
#5 Trustee Code of Conduct
#6 Delegation of Authority
#7 Role of the Superintendent
#8 Supporting Trustee Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
#9 Appeal of Decisions Bylaw
#10 Financial Management
#11 Community Schools
#12 Permanent School Closure
#13 Child Care Programs in School District Facilities
#14 Disposal or Lease of Real Property and Improvements
#17 Sexual Orientation, Gender identity and Gender Expression
#22 Public Interest Disclosure Policy
#25 Burnaby School District Privacy Policy
#2 District Policy and Policy Development
#3 Role of the Board
#4 Role of the Trustee
#5 Trustee Code of Conduct
#6 Delegation of Authority
#7 Role of the Superintendent
#8 Supporting Trustee Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
#9 Appeal of Decisions Bylaw
#10 Financial Management
#11 Community Schools
#12 Permanent School Closure
#13 Child Care Programs in School District Facilities
#14 Disposal or Lease of Real Property and Improvements
#17 Sexual Orientation, Gender identity and Gender Expression
#22 Public Interest Disclosure Policy
#25 Burnaby School District Privacy Policy
2.10 – Parent / Guardian / School Committees
2.11 – School Planning Councils
2.15 – Volunteers in District Schools
2.20 – Community Use of Schools – Serving and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
2.25 – District Parent Advisory Council
2.30 – Home Education
2.40 – Event Protocols
2.11 – School Planning Councils
2.15 – Volunteers in District Schools
2.20 – Community Use of Schools – Serving and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
2.25 – District Parent Advisory Council
2.30 – Home Education
2.40 – Event Protocols
3.05 – Transportation of Students
3.10 – Funds Collected By Schools
3.15 – Commercialism in Schools
3.16 – Fundraising Activities in Schools
3.17 – Charitable Donations
3.18 – Charitable Organizations – Access to Schools
3.20 – Closure of Schools by Reason of Weather or Other Causes
3.25 – Emergency Ambulance Procedures
3.30 – Traffic and Pedestrian Safety for Students
3.35 – Emergency Preparedness
3.40 – Reporting Fires, Attempted Arson, Vandalism, and Breaking and Entering
3.50 – Liability for Damage to Automobiles in School Automotive Shops
3.65 – School Fees and Deposits
3.80 – Purchasing of Goods and Services
3.10 – Funds Collected By Schools
3.15 – Commercialism in Schools
3.16 – Fundraising Activities in Schools
3.17 – Charitable Donations
3.18 – Charitable Organizations – Access to Schools
3.20 – Closure of Schools by Reason of Weather or Other Causes
3.25 – Emergency Ambulance Procedures
3.30 – Traffic and Pedestrian Safety for Students
3.35 – Emergency Preparedness
3.40 – Reporting Fires, Attempted Arson, Vandalism, and Breaking and Entering
3.50 – Liability for Damage to Automobiles in School Automotive Shops
3.65 – School Fees and Deposits
3.80 – Purchasing of Goods and Services
4.05 – Workplace Bullying and Harassment Prevention
4.10 – Access to Data on Staff and Students
4.15 – Healthy and Safe Environment
4.17 – Biohazards Including Blood-borne Pathogens
4.20 – Workers´ Compensation
4.32 – Retirement Policy
4.35 – Retirement Gratuities for Teachers
4.40 – Birthing/Parental/Adoption/Parenthood Leave
4.45 – Employment of Uncertified Teachers
4.46 – Conflict of Interest
4.50 – Administrative Staff – Evaluation of Performance
4.10 – Access to Data on Staff and Students
4.15 – Healthy and Safe Environment
4.17 – Biohazards Including Blood-borne Pathogens
4.20 – Workers´ Compensation
4.32 – Retirement Policy
4.35 – Retirement Gratuities for Teachers
4.40 – Birthing/Parental/Adoption/Parenthood Leave
4.45 – Employment of Uncertified Teachers
4.46 – Conflict of Interest
4.50 – Administrative Staff – Evaluation of Performance
5.00 – Promoting Student Health
5.05 – Admission and Placement of Students into the Burnaby School System
5.08 – Positive School and Work Climate
5.10 – Violence, Threat and Intimidation
5.11 – Administration of Medication at School
5.12 – Treatment of Head Lice in Schools
5.13 – Anaphylaxis
5.14 – Physical Restraint and Seclusion
5.15 – Student and Other School Records: Access, Storage and Transfer
5.20 – Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse
5.25 – Personal Costs to Students
5.31 – Substance Abuse
5.32 – Research in Schools
5.40 – Student Choice – Animal Dissection
5.05 – Admission and Placement of Students into the Burnaby School System
5.08 – Positive School and Work Climate
5.10 – Violence, Threat and Intimidation
5.11 – Administration of Medication at School
5.12 – Treatment of Head Lice in Schools
5.13 – Anaphylaxis
5.14 – Physical Restraint and Seclusion
5.15 – Student and Other School Records: Access, Storage and Transfer
5.20 – Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse
5.25 – Personal Costs to Students
5.31 – Substance Abuse
5.32 – Research in Schools
5.40 – Student Choice – Animal Dissection
6.05 – School Calendars and Hours of Instruction
6.10 – Assessment of Students as Individuals
6.15 – Assessment of Students as Members of a Group
6.20 – Reporting to Parents
6.30 – Grouping of Students for Regular and Special Programs
6.31 – Alternative Delivery – Health and Career Education
6.35 – Program and School Consolidation
6.40 – Multiculturalism and Race Relations
6.44 – Portrayal of Violence
6.45 – Propagandist or Prejudicial Conduct
6.50 – School Libraries
6.65 – Physical and Health Education and Related Programs
6.10 – Assessment of Students as Individuals
6.15 – Assessment of Students as Members of a Group
6.20 – Reporting to Parents
6.30 – Grouping of Students for Regular and Special Programs
6.31 – Alternative Delivery – Health and Career Education
6.35 – Program and School Consolidation
6.40 – Multiculturalism and Race Relations
6.44 – Portrayal of Violence
6.45 – Propagandist or Prejudicial Conduct
6.50 – School Libraries
6.65 – Physical and Health Education and Related Programs
7.05 – School Keys and Building Security
7.10 – Smoke and Vape Free Environment
7.15 – Utilization of Space and Facilities
7.20 – Snow Removal
7.25 – Parking on School Side of Streets
7.30 – Maintenance of Order
7.40 – Fire Prevention
7.70 – Environmental Sustainability
7.80 – Surveillance
7.90 – District Technologies and Information Systems
7.10 – Smoke and Vape Free Environment
7.15 – Utilization of Space and Facilities
7.20 – Snow Removal
7.25 – Parking on School Side of Streets
7.30 – Maintenance of Order
7.40 – Fire Prevention
7.70 – Environmental Sustainability
7.80 – Surveillance
7.90 – District Technologies and Information Systems
Policy Index Alphabetical Index
Policy Index Numerical Index
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND STATUTORY REFERENCES
| Board Burnaby Municipal Bylaw Burnaby School Board Bylaw |
Board of Education, School District 41 -Burnaby |
| Chairperson | Chairperson of the Board of Education |
| C.C.C. | Criminal Code of Canada |
| F.C.S.A. | Family and Children Services Act |
| F.I.P.P.A | Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy |
| F.S.A. | Fire Services Act |
| I.H.S. | Industrial Health and Safety Regulation |
| M.O. | Minister´s Order |
| M.O.E.C.C. | Ministry of Education and Child Care |
| S.A. | School Act |
| S.R. | School Regulation |
| Superintendent | Superintendent of Schools |