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Tonight, the Board of Trustees passed a motion requiring mask use in all OCDSB buildings. Staff are developing an implementation plan and will provide additional clarification shortly.- We have seen tweets circulating about protestors having the convoy drive past schools. This idea is unacceptable. Schools are places for learning, and the safety of students and staff should not be threatened. 1/3
- The motion requiring students and staff to mask did not pass. The Board of Trustees strongly encourages the community to follow the advice of Ottawa Public Health, including wearing masks in indoor public settings.
- Happy to share our first shipment of N95 masks from the Ontario government arrived for staff this week.
- This weekend, flags and symbols of hatred have been on display in our community. We believe in freedom of speech, but words and symbols like Confederate flags and swastikas promote hate, instill fear and are intolerable.
- It has come to our attention that an anti-transgender protester planned a small demonstration on Broadview Avenue today, near two OCDSB schools. Such acts of hatred are upsetting. We are actively monitoring the situation and ensuring there is no trespass on school grounds. 1/4
- Replying to @OCDSBWe have reached out to the Ottawa Police Service and know that they are monitoring the situation. While we have no reports of concerning activity from schools, our staff are aware and will continue to make safety our first priority. 2/3
- Confidential details relating to student support group meetings were posted on Twitter. The public sharing of meeting links intended for students creates situations of risk, including attacks on individuals and cybersecurity threats.
- Replying to @OCDSBAs always, if there is reason for concern about school safety, a shelter in place will be activated. 3/3
- ALERT: All #OCDSB schools, program and administrative buildings including the extended day program and infant/toddler programs will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 24, 2018. Read more: ow.ly/tfPs30lW9pK
- ALERT: With a major snowstorm headed to Ottawa, the OCDSB is shifting to remote learning for all students, including those in specialized education program classes, on Monday, January 17. There will be no in-person learning at OCDSB schools. Learn more: ow.ly/OS7L50HvC4L
- Thank you #Malala Yousafzai and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau for your surprise visit @RidgemontHS and speaking to our @OCDSB_Students @MalalaFund
- Today we recognize and honour the bravery, the courage, the uniqueness, the resilience, the warmth, the creativity, and the fabulousness of Two-Spirit, transgender and gender diverse students, staff, family members, and neighbours. Read our message: ow.ly/Gq6C50Nx0w3
