Schools are places where all students must feel a sense of belonging. Reflecting on what we heard from communities during last week’s Planning and Priorities Committee meeting, it is clear that we must continue building bridges of understanding, care and compassion. All of our efforts must be dedicated to supporting all students to learn in safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive learning environments.
At this week’s Regular Meeting of the Board, Trustees received the recent community consultation update report on Affirming Jewish Identities & Addressing Antisemitism that was first introduced at last week’s Planning and Priorities Committee meeting.
In receiving the report, Trustees received an update on the community consultation, which was a reflection of what staff heard during the consultation process to date. This report was not the antisemitism strategy and no decision was made on the recommendations outlined in the report, as the consultation process will continue.
Moving forward and in line with decisions made at Board, we will continue to engage our communities through the planned consultations to complete all three phases identified in the report. This will shape the development of a unified, consolidated and comprehensive Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism strategy to combat hate and racism in all their forms.
Clayton La Touche Neethan Shan
Director of Education Chair