Update for Families: June 17, 2022

Dear KPR Families,

During the month of June, we have been recognizing Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month. On June 21, we will be honouring another date of significance: National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day, we recognize the rich and diverse voices, resilience, achievements and experiences of all First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples, and renew our commitment to ensure Indigenous students, staff and community see themselves reflected in their learning at KPR. Here are some resources if you are interested in continuing your own learning in this important area.

At KPR, we value the diversity, uniqueness, dignity and humanity of all students, employees, family and community members and we recognize our important role in fostering safe, inclusive, anti-discriminatory and welcoming learning and working environments. 

As part of this commitment, we are pleased to be launching an expanded, confidential online tool, Report IT!, which is available to any member of the KPR community, to report an issue of concern, including: Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment, Failure to Accommodate, or other issues negatively impacting student achievement. 

At our Board, we take concerns seriously, and this new online tool is linked to our school board webpage, with submitted reports routed to our newly established Commissioner’s Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility for follow-up and tracking. 

While we are moving forward with this expanded opportunity to ensure our students, staff and stakeholders have a clear avenue to reach us with issues of concern, we continue to encourage students and families to address school-based concerns directly with classroom teachers or school administrators. 

For more information regarding when and how to use the online Report IT! tool, please visit our website. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your continued support and dedication to creating safe and inclusive spaces within our school communities! 

Sincerely, 

Rita Russo, 

Director of Education 

KPR News

Policy Feedback Wanted!

There is still time, until June 30, to provide feedback on the following KPR policy: KPR staff, families and community members are invited to provide feedback on Board Policy 7.1 Communications with the Community. 

Board policies and corresponding administrative regulations govern the day-to-day work of our schools and the Board. Policies are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain up-to-date, culturally relevant and responsive. 

Taking into consideration feedback received by the end of June, recommended policy updates will be shared with the Board of Trustees in the Fall.