The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) maintains a strong commitment to human rights, equity, and anti-oppression so everyone who learns, works, or partners with us feels safe, valued, and included. This commitment is formalized in our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, driving our mission to ensure every learner thrives with future-ready skills, well-being, and belonging.
Guided by our strategic priority of Well-Being and Belonging, we focus on these core system-wide actions:
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Eliminating Barriers: Identifying, reducing, and preventing systemic barriers to protect human rights and address disproportionate achievement outcomes.
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Anti-Oppressive Practices: Embedding identity-affirming, compassionate, and proactive strategies into our teaching, assessment, and environments.
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Truth & Reconciliation: Advancing reconciliation by expanding knowledge of shared history, Indigenous perspectives, and ways of knowing for all students and staff.
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Well-Being & Engagement: Strengthening mental health literacy and positive attendance while maximizing agency through continuous feedback loops.
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Trust & Collaboration: Fostering a culture of trust and shared understanding with families and learning partners.
The RCDSB is committed to fulfilling its statutory obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and maintaining active operational alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum 119.
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