Waterloo Region District School Board Engagement Charter

These new engagement plans reinforce our commitment to transparency, accountability and keeping families informed, as directed by the Education Act. To support this, the WRDSB has developed a charter to outline our commitments to students, families and community members.

As part of the current Strategic Plan, we committed to reporting back to those we serve about the long-term activities that support our Strategic Directions.

We commit to communicating in clear and accessible language with students and families about the work we are doing to meet the directions of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

We commit to engaging students, families and community members through various forms of consultation.

We commit to clearly stating the level of engagement, whether it is to inform, consult or collaborate. Regardless of type of engagement, the WRDSB will share information in a timely manner in advance of decision-making, when possible. We will establish patterns for communicating about long-term projects or issues and will prioritise engaging with those most impacted.

Our purpose is to fulfill our mandate from the Ministry of Education to improve student achievement and well-being. This is what underpins the WRDSB’s strategic and operational goals. WRDSB is also guided by our commitment to improving outcomes for all students, especially those who come from historically marginalized backgrounds.