Guiding Our Schools with Integrity
At the Northeastern Catholic District School Board, our policies and procedures provide the framework for consistent, transparent, and responsible decision-making across our school system.
Rooted in our mission and values, these documents guide our actions, support student achievement and well-being, and ensure alignment with provincial legislation and Catholic teachings. Our policies reflect our commitment to equity, accountability, and creating safe, inclusive learning environments for all.
Interactive Directory
Our interactive directory provides access to our Board-approved policies along with the administrative procedures that support their implementation. Together, they help ensure that all members of our community—students, families, staff, and partners—understand their roles and responsibilities as we work together in service of Catholic education.
We invite you to explore this section to learn more about how we govern our schools with integrity, care, and a shared sense of purpose.
Policy Consultation
We invite feedback on the policies currently under review. Your input helps ensure our policies reflect the values and needs of our school communities. Please review the draft policies and share your comments before the consultation deadline.
Business, Administration & Finance
B-1 | Signing Officers of the Board
B-2 | Disposition of Surplus or Obsolete Assets
B-7 | Trustee Honorarium
B-8 | Purchasing
B-9 | Administrative Expenses
B-11 | Investment of Board Funds
B-15 | Advertising
B-16 | School Generated Funds
Community Relations
C-2 | Communication with the Public
C-3 | Community Use of Schools
C-4 | Distribution and Posting of Material
Education, Schools & Students
E-1 | Access to School and Board Premises
E-2 | Prevalent Medical Conditions
E-2 Prevalent Medical Conditions
APE002 Prevalent Medical Conditions
Consent Form(Self and/or Employee Administer)
EMS School Communication Protocol
Letter Inviting Parent/Guardian to Meeting to Develop Plan of Care
Medical Incident Record
Plan of Care – Anaphylaxis
Plan of Care – Asthma
Plan of Care – Epilepsy
Plan of Care – Other
Plan of Care – Type 1 Diabetes
School Personnel Prevalent Medication Condition Training Record
E-3 | Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
E-4 | Student Enrolment
E-4 Student Enrolment
APE004-1 Student Enrolment
APE004-2 Supporting English Language Learners
Acknowledgement of Ontario Student Record
Change of Residential Address
Enrolment Register Instructions for Elementary and Secondary Schools
MPAC Application for Direction of School Support
Notification of Withdrawl from Parental Control for Students 16 to 17
Reciprocal Education Approach – Information for Parents, Guardians, and Students
Reciprocal Education Approach Written Notice
Religious Education Exemption Application – Secondary
Student Information Attestation and Eligibility
The Reciprocal Education Approach – Instructions 2024-2025
Tuition Fee Agreement
Voluntary Self Identification
E-5 | Special Education
E-6 | Provision of Health Support Services in Schools
E-7 | Delegation of Authority
E-8 | Ontario Student Record
E-9 | School Food and Beverage
E-10 | Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting of Student Achievement – Kindergarten to Grade 12
E-11 | Selection and Review of Learning Materials
E-12 | Student Attendance
E-12 Student Attendance
APE012 Student Attendance
Attendance Concern Intervention Process
Attendance Concern Intervention Process
Attendance Support Activities
Enrolment Register Instructions for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Request for Temporary Excusal
Strategies to Support Re-Introduction to Learning after Prolonged Absenteeism
E-13 | Home Instruction
E-14 | School Grounds: Enhancements and Equipment
E-15 | Home Schooling
E-16 | Naming of Schools and Facilities
E-17 | Celebrations of Excellence and Graduations
E-18 | Community Involvement and Christian Service
E-19 | Educational Excursions
E-19 Educational Excursions
APE019-1 Educational Excursions
APE019-2 Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students
Parent/Guardian Permission for Overnight Excursion
Request for an Educational Excursion – High Risk
Request for Educational Excursion – Regular Activity
Responsibility Checklist for Supervisors and Principals
Use of Personal Vehicle to Transport Students
E-20 | Response to Tragic Events
E-21 | Indigenous Self-Identification
E-22 | Student Use of Guide Dogs and Service Animals
E-23 | Emergency Preparedness
E-23 Emergency Preparedness
APE023 Emergency Preparedness
Bear-Wise Protocol
Classroom Poster – Emergency Lockdown Procedure
Classroom Poster – Front Door Lockdown Drill Notice
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Students with Special Needs
Letter to Families Tornado Response
Message to Parents Guardians Regarding Fire Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness
School Emergency Prepareness Team Update
School Fire & Evacuation/Lockdown Drill Report
Threat Intake Checklist
E-24 | Personal Information Management
E-25 | Exemption from Human Development and Sexual Health Education, Elementary
E-26 | Child and Youth Protection
E-27 | Control of Head Lice and Bed Bugs
E-28 | Catholic School Councils
E-29 | Borrowing Board-Owned Equipment and Technology
E-30 | Joint Transportation Policy
E-31 | Volunteers in Schools
E-32 | Equity and Inclusive Education
E-33 | Display of Flags
E-34 | Safe Schools
E-34 Safe Schools
APE034-1 Safe Schools: Code of Conduct
APE034-2 Safe Schools: Bullying Prevention and Intervention
APE034-3 Safe Schools: Promoting Positive Student Behaviour
APE034-4 Safe Schools: Suspension and Expulsion
APE034-5 Safe Schools: Expulsion Hearing Guidelines
APE034-6 Safe Schools: Appeals-Student Discipline
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Board Plan
NCDSB Code of Conduct
Notice of Suspension
Personal Mobile Device Medical Exemption
E-35 | Inclement Weather
E-36 | Emergency School Closure
E-37 | Student Mental Health
E-38 | Student Concussion
Facilities, Equipment & Plant
F-1 | Accessibility Standard
F-3 | Pupil Accommodation Review
F-5 | Community Planning and Partnerships
F-6 | Teacherages (Moosonee)
Health & Safety
H-1 | Health & Safety
H-2 | Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention
H-4 | Smoke-Free Environment
Information Technology
I-1 | Video Surveillance
I-2 | Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology
I-3 | Electronic Monitoring
I-6 | Hand Held Wireless Communication Device
Personnel & Employee Relations
P-1 | Long-Term Leave Without Pay
P-2 | Leave for Political Appointment
P-3 | Indemnification of Members of the Board and Employees
P-5 | Criminal Background Checks and Offence Declarations
P-6 | Hiring - Conflict of Interest
P-7 | Performance Appraisals
P-7 Performance Appraisals
APP007-1 Performance Appraisals (New Teachers)
APP007-2 Performance Appraisals (Experienced Teachers)
APP007-3 Performance Appraisals (Non-Teaching Staff)
APP007-4 Performance Appraisals (Principals and Vice-Principals)
APP007-5 Performance Appraisals (Supervisory Officers)
APP007-6 Probationary Period Evaluation
APP007-7 Long Term Occasional (LTO) Teacher Evaluation
P-8 | Progressive Discipline of Employees
P-9 | Recruitment and Selection
P-10 | Principal and Vice-Principal Transfers
P-12 | NCDSB Staff Uniforms
P-13 | Employee Support Program
P-16 | Resolution of Complaints
P-17 | Employee Travel for Board Business
P-18 | Line of Responsibility
P-19 | Right to Disconnect from Work
Protocols
Protocol | Anti-Sex Trafficking
Protocol | Bear Wise Protocol
Protocol | Child Protection Investigations: A Joint Protocol
Protocol | Joint Protocol for Student Achievement (JPSA)
Protocol | Ontario North East Region Police and School Board Protocol
Protocol | Protocol for Partnerships with External Agencies
Protocol | Secondary School Organizational Units Department Heads
Protocol | Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
Be Safe Pocket Card (Central, North, South)
Be Safe Pocket Card (Moosonee)
NCDSB Student Action Plan (Be Safe)
Suicide Intervention Flow Chart (Central, North, South)
Suicide Intervention Flow Chart (Moosonee)
Suicide Risk Management Review: Active Suicide Attempt (AWARE)
Suicide Risk Management Review: Active Suicide Attempt (URGENT)
Protocol | Tragic Events
Trustees
T-6 | Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance
T-8 | Delegations to Board Meetings
T-9 | Director of Education Performance Appraisal
T-10 Public Participation
T-11 | Replacement of a Trustee
T-14 | Trustee Support Services
T-15 | Student Trustees
T-16 | Policy Development and Approval