EMSB SAFE SCHOOL ACTION PLAN

EMSBSAFE SCHOOL ACTION PLAN

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Name of school : Elementary High school Outreach Social affairs

Name of school Principal: Gail Callender

Principal’s Signature: ______________________

Governing Board Approval Date: December 3rd, 2012

Governing Board Chairperson’s Signature: ________________________________

STEP 1

Identify members of your Safe School Action Team and designated Team Leader. Team members can consist of (but are not limited to) school administration, teaching staff, school personnel, CSSS social workers, day care coordinator, community partners, families, and students, etc.

An existing team can take on this function.

“The principal shall set up an anti-bullying and anti-violence team and designate a school staff member to coordinate its work as part of his or her regular duties.” (Bill 56, Art.96.12)

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Safe School Action Team Members

Name Title Role

1 Gail Callender Principal Chair

2 Elana Fogel Parent Member

3 Sharon Friedmann Teacher Member

4 Kate Marien Tutor Member

5 Chantal RiendeauDaycare Coordinator Member

6 Raquel Volinsky Teacher Member

7 Maria ZogopoulosBehaviour Technician Member

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STEP 2

Identify instruments /tools used to generate data for the assessment of school climate and for the establishment of a baseline on the frequency and nature of bullying and violence.

Art. 75.1 paragraph 1 - An analysis of the situation prevailing at the school with respect to bullying and violence.

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Assessment Tools

“Tell Them From Me” survey results Incident reports Bus reports Notes from disciplinary meetings involving Administration

STEP 3

Illustrate key points of data analysis.


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Data Analysis

Areas of strength:

Strong sense of belonging amongst the general student population Strong sentiment overall of student safety at school (84%) Positive parental involvement

Areas of concern:

Decrease the number of students who feel bulliedStudents need to learn to communicate more effectively25% of students report that they have been victims of bullying in grades 4-6 (Canadian norm is 26%)

STEP 4

Identify a few priorities for improvement of current situation.


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Priorities

A training program for staff members, including lunch monitors, so that they can provide students with the tools for effective communicationAn environment where students feels safe and free of stress Prevent and reduce rates of victimization from bullying

STEP 5

Indicate existing and planned prevention measures (universal /targeted) to counter bullying and/or violence related to racism, homophobia, sexual orientation, sexual identity, a handicap or a physical characteristic. These measures can include the delivery of specific classroom material , formal classroom discussions educational programs facilitated by community organizations, talks delivered by spiritual community animator etc., communication of code of conduct, etc.

Art. 75.1 paragraph 2 - Prevention measures to put an end to all forms of bullying and violence, in particular those motivated by racism or homophobia or targeting sexual orientation, sexual identity, a handicap or a physical characteristic.

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Measures

Existing prevention measures, activities, initiatives, etc.:

Peer MediationIntervention of Behaviour TechnicianVirtues Program (including monthly assemblies)Grade 6 Leadership Program (Prefects)

Planned prevention measures, activities, initiatives, etc.:

Implementation of the “Beachwoods Values Program” – a school wide program involving the students, staff (teaching and non-teaching), parents and the wider community.Partnership with Sun YouthArt TherapistRevise the agenda Code of Conduct to be in alignment with the Safe Physical and Cyber Environment policy

STEP 6

Indicate existing or planned measures to promote and support family engagement. These can include the establishment of a safe school family committee, educational newsletters , workshops, organized forums for discussion, etc.

Art. 75.1 paragraph 3 - Measures to encourage parents to collaborate in preventing and stopping bullying and violence and in creating a healthy and secure learning environment.

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Measures

Existing prevention measures, activities, initiatives, etc.:

Home & School communicationParticipation in workshops

Planned prevention measures, activities, initiatives, etc.:

Involve parents in prevention processOrganized forums for discussion

STEP 7

Refer to the Safe Schools Policy for existing procedures.

Art. 75.1 paragraph 4 - Procedures for reporting, or registering a complaint concerning, an act of bullying or violence and, more particularly, procedures for reporting the use of social media or communication technologies for cyber-bullying purposes.

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Procedures

Existing prevention procedures, activities, initiatives, etc.:Safe School Policy procedures and reporting forms (parent or student reporting to staff or administration)Use Facebook proceduresIncident reports Bus reports

Planned prevention procedures, activities, initiatives, etc.: Adjust school code of conduct to be in alignment with Safe School Policy.

STEP 8


Art. 75.1 paragraph 5 - The actions to be taken when a student, teacher or other school staff member or any other person observes an act of bullying or violence.

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Procedures

Existing protocol:

Written or Verbal Report to Administration and/or Homeroom Teacher, CCW, other staff member

Planned improvements to protocol:

Written reports to Administration and/or Homeroom Teacher, CCW, other staff memberSafe Physical and Cyber Environment Policy and Procedures, Reporting Procedures (school form)Follow Safe School Policy proceduresRecorded in Bullying Reports Log Book or GPI (kept confidential by the Administration)

STEP 9


Art. 75.1 paragraph 6 - Measures to protect the confidentiality of any report or complaint concerning an act of bullying or violence..

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Measures

Existing measures:

Safe Physical and Cyber Environment Policy Procedures School Code of Conduct

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Planned measures:All reports (written or verbal) concerning bullying or other acts of violence will continue to be treated with confidentiality in keeping with the Safe School Policy and Youth Protection Act

STEP 11 Refer to the Safe Schools Policy for existing procedures.

Art. 75.1 paragraph 7 - Supervisory or support measures for any student who is a victim of bullying or violence, for witnesses and for the perpetrator.

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Measures

Possible existing supervisory or support measures:

Support services by school personnelSpecial Education TechnicianAnger Management programTeachers, Staff and AdministrationSpiritual and Community AnimatorBASIC educators

Planned supervisory or support measures:

Method of shared concernRestorative justice practicesSupport from Safe School ConsultantProject Harbour InterventionsCSSS support

STEP 11

List actions that are in the best interests of the student(s).

Art. 75.1 paragraph 8 - Specific disciplinary sanctions for acts of bullying or violence, according to their severity or repetitive nature...

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Measures

Existing Disciplinary Measures:

Discipline with dignity Suspension (school or home)ReflectionAdministration/Parent meeting

Planned Disciplinary Sanctions:

Discipline with dignityPlanning RoomParental involvement60 second calming down periodCounseling

STEP 12


Art. 75.1 paragraph 9 - The required follow-up on any report or complaint concerning an act of bullying or violence...

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Procedures

Existing follow-up procedures:

Safe School Policy procedures Mediation with individuals involved in incident(s)

Planned follow up procedures:Follow-up and review with students and staff for cases of bullyingFollow-up and review with parents

Documents

EMSB SAFE SCHOOL ACTION PLAN