August 2nd, 2023

We can confirm that there is an active code of conduct investigation of a Trustee. The investigation involves one or more Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) employees so it has to be treated as an in camera item. The Board of Trustees is following the Code of Conduct policy which can be accessed on the WRDSB website.

The portions of Bill 98 that touch on Codes of Conduct have not yet been put in effect by the Ministry. Until the Ministry proclaims this part of the act and establishes new rules for school board Codes of Conduct, the policies that school boards have in place remain in effect and must be followed. We will continue to uphold the Board’s bylaws and policies and to act in accordance with the Board’s obligations under the Education Act.

Respect and adherence to the Code of Conduct is an integral part of governing the WRDSB, and a responsibility we take very seriously. We are, as ever, focused on student achievement and well-being in our work as the Board of Trustees serving the students and families of the WRDSB, while respecting the processes laid out in the Code of Conduct.

Joanne Weston, Chair, Waterloo Region District School Board of Trustees

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