TEACHERS' DUTY

• In the Education Act, Regulation 264.1(c) "Teachers have a duty to inculcate by precept and example respect for religion and the principles of Judeo-Christian morality and the highest regard for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, benevolence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, temperance, and all other virtues."
  
  

SCHOOL BOARD'S DUTY

• Director of Education: The Director of Education provides advice to the Board of Trustees and recommends actions to address current issues and trends. The Director ensures that the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board s policies and programs are aligned with its mission, vision, goals and objectives.
  
  
• Safe Behaviours: School Boards have a duty to promote safe and healthy behaviours, safe physically, emotionally and spiritually. See Policy Memorandum 128 Codes of Conduct, and Ministry of Education Safe Schools Project.
  
  
• See also School Boards Handbook.

TRUSTEES DUTY

• Job Description
  
  
• To Guard Parental Jurisdiction by Keeping the Classroom free of perceived advocacy. To prevent the exposure to young children curriculum that is inappropriate and incompatible with their cognitive and emotional readiness.
  
  

PARENTS' DUTY

• Discuss your family's spiritual values with your teachers using the HWFAC's Declaration of Spiritual Values document. This document asks teachers to notify you before they discuss in their classrooms exercises and discussions such as Family Life & Sex Education, Religious Instruction, and when they may require Medical Treatment.

SCHOOL COUNCILS' DUTY

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