Bylaws, Policies, Procedures and Protocols

Bylaws

Bylaws are rules and directives that the board of trustees follows with respect to conducting the business of the Board of Trustees.

Policies

Policies refers to the sets of rules and directives that direct the board of trustees and the staff of the board. The policy statement is a clear, concise statement of position or direction of the board. The procedure (if included) provides clear direction to staff in addressing the intent of the policy statement.

Procedures

Procedures are a set of rules and directives that the staff of the board follow with respect to operational and administrative functions.

Protocols

Review and Revision Cycle

1. All Bylaws, Policies and Procedures are reviewed on a four-year schedule.
2. Revised Bylaws are brought to the board for review and approval.
3. Policies shall be brought to the board for review. The board will approve the circulation to stakeholders.
4. Policies shall be circulated to all stakeholders for a minimum of 30 days, for input with respect to revision.
5. Policies shall be modified after consideration of stakeholder input.
6. Policies are brought to board for approval. 
7. Any revised Bylaw, Policy and Procedure are posted on the board’s website.

 

Feedback, Consultation and Surveys

The Grand Erie District School Board is looking for your input regarding the following policies/procedures:

Please send all comments and feedback regarding the following policies to

policiesandprocedures@granderie.ca

Comments due by September 13, 2022

• Acceptable Use of Information Technology (SO-27)
• Acceptable Use of Information Technology (SO-XXX)

Comments due by September 28, 2022

• Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media Guidelines (SO-03)
• Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media Guidelines (SO-XXX)
• Privacy and Records Information Management (SO-19)