KGB: Public Conduct on School Property
Classification:
K: School-Community Relations
Code:
KGB The School Act states that a person who disturbs or interrupts the proceedings of a meeting of the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) or the proceedings of a school or an official school function commits an offence.
All unauthorized persons on school grounds are required to leave the land or premises or a school immediately when so directed by anyone authorized to make that direction by the Minister of Education or by the Board. Persons ordered to leave may not return without prior approval to do so.
The School Act specifically authorizes principals to require adequate assistance from a constable or peace officer to restore order on school premises.
DMT Responsibility: D-FSS
Legal References:
School Act Secs 70, 177; Miscellaneous Statutes
Cross References:
BDDH: Public Participation at Board Meetings
Adopted Date:
Monday October 18, 1982
Revision Date:
Nov, 1989
Aug, 1990
Sep, 1994
Jan, 1999
