Positive School Climates and Code of Conduct

Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to maintaining a positive school environment. This happens when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. Positive School Climates initiatives work to create positive school environments through:

• Bullying Prevention and Intervention
• Character Development
• Progressive Discipline
• Restorative Practice
• Safety and Security
• Self-Regulation
• Whole School Approach

Code of Conduct

Positive School Climates initiatives promote the behaviours outlined in the DDSB's:

• Code of Conduct and Discipline for Students
• Positive School Climate Policy

Our Positive School Climates department

Meet the Positive School Climates department:

• Gary Crossdale, Superintendent of Equitable Education, Positive School Climates
• Mike Menheere, Education Officer of Positive School Climates & Principal of Return Ticket
• Dan Hogan, Violence Prevention and Substance Abuse Coordinator
• Holly Richard, Program Facilitator of Positive School Climates
• Lori Clint, Administrative Assistant of Positive School Climates
• Beverly Morgan, Administrative Secretary, Positive School Climates
• Sandra Provenzano, Administrative Secretary of Positive School Climates and Return Ticket