Positive School Climates

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:

Code of Conduct

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

Positive School Climates team

Meet the Positive School Climates team:

  • 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
  • Program Facilitator of Positive School Climates
  • Aida Poulin, Administrative Assistant of Positive School Climates
  • Beverly Morgan, Administrative Secretary, Positive School Climates
  • Sandra Provenzano, Administrative Secretary of Positive School Climates and Return Ticket