Edmonton Public Schools
Board Policies and Regulations

The Board believes that:

• its most important resources are its people;
• our values of respect, integrity, transparency, excellence, and resilience form the foundation of our organizational capability;
• each staff member's performance contributes to the improvement of student learning.

1. being a learning organization in which:
   
   • people are treated with respect and supported;
   • diversity is valued, embraced and promoted;
   • workplaces are safe, functional and well-kept;
   • staff are recognized for their contributions;
   • innovation and collaboration are encouraged;
   • opportunities for growth and professional development are provided;
   • resources are treated with care;

2. having staff who:
   
   • are engaged in their work and committed to excellence;
   • provide exemplary service and leadership;
   • are respectful, satisfied, healthy and trustworthy;
   • are innovative, effective and committed to professional growth;
   • feel they are valued, respected, supported and trusted by the District and who will communicate this feeling to students, colleagues and the community;

3. engaging in employment practices which:
   
   • are free of bias resulting from any prejudice, particularly prejudice related to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, place of origin or source of income;
   • promote the attraction, development, engagement and retention of qualified, high-performing staff to support the District's mission, achieve the District priorities, and meet the diverse needs of our students;
   • build organizational and employee capacity;
   • provide positive growth in organizational health;
   • foster involvement of staff in decision making which affects their work;
   • ensure equal opportunity for employment and advancement;
   • ensure due process and fairness.