Edmonton Public Schools Board Policies and Regulations
CODE: GBCA.BP TOPIC: Respectful Working Environments	EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-04-2007 ISSUE DATE: 11-04-2007 REVIEW DATE: 04-2014
Edmonton Public Schools is committed to providing and promoting working environments that foster respectful and responsible behaviour. It is the responsibility of Trustees, staff members, parents, volunteers and contract workers to contribute to creating a positive work environment. The Board is obligated to protect all employees of Edmonton Public Schools from harassment, discrimination, and personal harassment during EPS work and school-related activities. The Board prohibits harassment, personal harassment, and discrimination and expects the reporting of allegations of harassment or discrimination to be investigated in a timely and respectful manner. Appropriate action will be taken against those whose behaviour contravenes this policy. The Board expects the Superintendent of Schools, principals and district administrators to: inform and educate all parties about the Respectful Working Environments Policy and associated policies and regulations be proactive in preventing harassment, personal harassment, or discrimination to assist parties in resolving issues in the early stages, and to advise parties of the process regarding complaints under this policy. In the case of alleged harassment of an employee by a parent or other community member, the parties are to attempt to reach resolution through the usual channels of discussion, clarification and negotiation. If this is not successful, a variety of options may be considered by the principal, decision unit supervisor, leadership services or other member of the administration, including but not limited to: communicating in person, in writing or other to further investigate and attempt to reach resolution restricting access to district property and/or a advising the individual to cease and desist certain actions taking legal action including a report to the police Reference(s): AB.BP - Appeals AB.AR - Appeal Processes GBCA.AR - Respectful Working Environments Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms