District News

Education Centre Parking Lot Construction Updates

<img src="/images/a9d4a63f-e7ba-5620-89da-d8da078e1a8c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559" srcset="/thumbnails/a9d4a63f-e7ba-5620-89da-d8da078e1a8c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559 450w, /images/a9d4a63f-e7ba-5620-89da-d8da078e1a8c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014559 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">The following information includes updates regarding the LDSB Education Centre parking lot restoration project. Please check back regularly for details. Update: September 20, 2023 Please note the following changes to parking at the Board Office: Fine grading of unpaved portions of parking lot has progressed faster than planned, hence moving up the paving schedule.  Paving of current unpaved portion of parking lot is planned for Thursday, September 21. Parking will be available on current paved sections. Paving of entire parking lot is planned for Friday, September 22 and Monday, September 25. No parking will be available on site. Access to Education Centre will be through the front door on Friday and Monday. Access to the Facility Services/ITS/warehouse will vary depending on progress of paving. <div></div> Update: September 18, 2023 Week of Sept. 18-22:  <ul> <li>Sidewalk and road cubs to be formed and poured</li> <li>Fine grading of unpaved portions of parking lot</li> </ul> Sept. 22:  <ul> <li>Paving of current unpaved portion of parking lot</li> <li>Parking will be available on current paved sections</li> </ul> Sept. 25: <ul> <li>Paving of entire parking lot planned</li> <li>No parking will be available on site</li> <li>Access to Education Centre will be though the front door</li> <li>Access to Facility Services/ITS/warehouse TBD</li> </ul> Weeks of Sept. 25-29 and Oct. 2-6: <ul> <li>Line painting will be planned in the evening or weekend after paving completed</li> <li>General landscaping and fencing to be completed</li> </ul> Update: August 22, 2023 The Limestone District School Board Education Centre parking lot has been under construction throughout July and August. While there is no good time for this type of work, we did need to address the parking lot given it has been deteriorating in recent years. Unfortunately, while addressing storm water drainage issues, new problems emerged. The scope of the project increased, and with that, so did the noise from additional rock breaking. We know this has been disruptive to the community and we apologize for the inconvenience. Fortunately, we believe most of this type of work is now behind us. Paving is scheduled to start the week of August 28 which should be less disruptive. Moving forward, we will post project updates to this page so you can have an up-to-date look at timelines. We thank you again for your patience and understanding.

2023-08-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

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Student Transcripts Summer 2023

<img src="/images/d4a66434-6460-5f5d-825f-81786df9956f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946" srcset="/thumbnails/d4a66434-6460-5f5d-825f-81786df9956f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946 450w, /images/d4a66434-6460-5f5d-825f-81786df9956f?fingerprint=ppb20251217014946 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> Due to ongoing construction at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave.), LDSB will operate a support centre for the public for student transcript requests & pick-ups, school registration assistance, and general inquiries (walk-ins) at Kingston Secondary School (145 Kirkpatrick Street) with hours from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This satellite location will be the preferred location for pick-up of student transcripts July 10 - August 26, 2023. To obtain a student transcript during the summer, please call the board office first at 613-544-6920. When contacting the board office for your transcript, please provide your full name (if you have changed names, please specify your birth name), your date of birth, the name of the last school you attended, and your current contact information.  Summer transcript requests may take up to 5 business days to process.

2023-07-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Equity Matters 2023

<img src="/images/b485c3ed-4664-5fa4-b3ee-3eca6e96f03a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701" srcset="/thumbnails/b485c3ed-4664-5fa4-b3ee-3eca6e96f03a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 450w, /images/b485c3ed-4664-5fa4-b3ee-3eca6e96f03a?fingerprint=ppb20251217014701 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div>In recognition of how busy this academic year has been, we truly hope that everyone in the Limestone community has the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate over the summer months. </div> <div></div> <div>This issue of Equity Matters is simply a summary of the issues shared throughout the 2022-2023 school year. In addition, links have been provided to additional websites that support both equity understanding and well-being. </div> <div></div> <div>Thank you for all you do, in your roles, cultivating inclusivity in the Limestone community.</div><iframe src="https://www.smore.com/rp17x-equity-matters?embed=1" title="Equity Matters"></iframe>

2023-07-03 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

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Summer Hours 2023

<img src="/images/41c9a426-4abb-5e27-8ac7-e5045ee06b69?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621" srcset="/thumbnails/41c9a426-4abb-5e27-8ac7-e5045ee06b69?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621 450w, /images/41c9a426-4abb-5e27-8ac7-e5045ee06b69?fingerprint=ppb20251217013621 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">The Limestone District School Board Education Centre, (board office), at 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston is open modified hours for the summer. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and closed on Fridays during July and August. Schools are closed from July 10, 2023 to August 25, 2023.  If you have any questions during this time about registering a student, please contact the board office at 613-544-6920.  If you have questions that are specific to the school, please call the school beginning the week of August 28. Visitors to the board office should note that there will be significant infrastructure construction at this location during July and August. Given the necessity of this work, we apologize in advance for the inconveniences that will occur at times while construction is underway. Parking will not be permitted on-site during this time.  The office is open to the public, but due to the project's complexity, access to the building may be limited or modified each week. There will be appropriate signs on-site identifying entranceways. However, we recommend visitors call ahead to determine the most effective way to access information or entry. <div>The week of August 7, the board office will be closed Monday, August 7 and open Friday, August 11. </div> <div>Regular hours (Monday to Friday) resume the week of August 28, 2023.</div> Transcript Requests during the summer months, until August 28, 2023 To obtain a student transcript during the summer, please call the board office first at 613-544-6920. When contacting the board office for your transcript, please provide your full name (if you have changed names, please specify your birth name), your date of birth, the name of the last school you attended, and your current contact information.  Summer transcript requests may take up to 5 business days to process. LDSB will be operating a support centre for the public for student transcript requests & pick-ups, school registration assistance, and general inquiries (walk-ins) at Kingston Secondary School (145 Kirkpatrick Street) with hours from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. <div></div> <div></div>

2023-06-30 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Year-end Message from the Director

<img src="/images/3932aac5-24b4-5375-8fa4-d01ee9decf6f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527" srcset="/thumbnails/3932aac5-24b4-5375-8fa4-d01ee9decf6f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527 450w, /images/3932aac5-24b4-5375-8fa4-d01ee9decf6f?fingerprint=ppb20251217013527 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div> For a version of this message to translate into additional languages, please <a href="https://www.smore.com/9w1m6" target="_blank">click here</a>.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> Dear Families,  </div> <div>   </div> <div> June is always a time of reflection as we complete one school year and continue preparations for the next school year. It is also a time of celebration across the system as students graduate and enjoy end-of-year activities. As we enter the last week of school, secondary students are in the midst of final exams and end-of-semester, summative assessments. For elementary students, the last day of school is Thursday, June 29 as Friday, June 30 is a Professional Activity day for Limestone staff.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> With many exciting things to focus on during this time of year, I want to send a quick reminder about the LDSB’s strategic planning consultation that ends June 30. If you have not already participated, please complete the quick, anonymous online survey to share your feedback. The question we are asking you is: If there was one key thing you wanted to share with school staff to let them know what helps your student(s) learn, what would it be?  </div> <div>   </div> <div> To participate, please visit <a href="https://bit.ly/StratPlanSurvey-ParentsGuardians" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/StratPlanSurvey-ParentsGuardians</a> to enter your feedback and then consider the input of others.    </div> <div>   </div> <div> One more reminder: The first day of school for students for the 2023-2024 school year will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023, following the Labour Day holiday. You can view and download the full school year calendar on the <a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank">board website</a>.   </div> <div>   </div> <div> Today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce released messages for Ontario families, students and graduates. Here are links to the <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/letter-ontarios-parents-minister-education#section-0" target="_blank">written message</a>, the school year-end <a href="https://youtu.be/S6INn6Fy56U" target="_blank">video message for students</a>, and a special congratulations <a href="https://youtu.be/5XN_-yZ4x7w" target="_blank">video message for the graduates</a> of 2023.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> I wish students and families a healthy and happy summer. I hope you have an opportunity to participate in summer activities you enjoy. Be safe and have fun! Thank you for a wonderful school year, and I look forward to connecting with you again this fall.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> Krishna Burra  </div> <div> Director of Education  </div>

2023-06-26 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School-year Budget

<img src="/images/ecb147ac-e7d1-503d-8261-4363874ecca4?fingerprint=ppb20251217015153" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">The Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a deficit budget balanced with reserve funds for the 2023-2024 school year totaling $305.4 million at its regular meeting on June 21, 2023. The 2023-2024 budget is compliant with the Ministry of Education requirements, with total operating expenditures of 280.8 million, an increase of approximately $2.9 million over last year’s expenditures. The capital expenditures budget for next year is $24.7 million and is used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects. The Board has drawn from its accumulated surplus to compensate for provincial funding shortfalls in special education, transportation, statutory benefits, and human rights and equity. The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom supports.  Some highlights of the 2023-2024 budget and supported by the board’s accumulated surplus: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Equity and Inclusion Positions (the Ministry of Education funds these positions in some boards but not LDSB) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Funding for transportation expenditures exceeding transportation funding </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Unfunded statutory benefit increases </li></ul>Details are reported in the 2023-2024 <a href="/documents/6556891f-a611-57e8-b8d1-8ac3b733b5b4?fingerprint=ppb20251217013934" target="_blank" class="editor-link">Budget Operating Revenues booklet.</a>

2023-06-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Boardroom Briefs June 21, 2023

<img src="/images/5a50cea0-02ca-5f9e-921d-8565e3cf2456?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831" srcset="/thumbnails/5a50cea0-02ca-5f9e-921d-8565e3cf2456?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831 450w, /images/5a50cea0-02ca-5f9e-921d-8565e3cf2456?fingerprint=ppb20251217013831 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. These briefs do not serve as the official record of the meeting. Please refer to Board minutes which are approved at the next regular meeting. Community members are also invited to follow along during live tweets of regular Board meetings using the hashtag #LDSBmtg<iframe src="https://www.smore.com/u14wd-boardroom-briefs?embed=1" title="Boardroom Briefs"></iframe>

2023-06-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

National Indigenous History Month

<img src="/images/102f8c05-9582-5f05-9808-3ba499532c48?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130" srcset="/thumbnails/102f8c05-9582-5f05-9808-3ba499532c48?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130 450w, /images/102f8c05-9582-5f05-9808-3ba499532c48?fingerprint=ppb20251217013130 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> June is National Indigenous History Month. This month is an opportunity to learn about the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It’s a time to honour and give voice to the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Canada, who have lived and cared for this land since time immemorial and who continue to make significant impacts, today. During this month, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This day is an opportunity to honour the histories and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day is important as it gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose histories and cultures are rooted in this land, and whose historical impact and presence have long been ignored by Canadian society. We are now in a place where we are beginning to recognize the importance of Indigenous peoples and their contributions to what we now know as Canada. In the Limestone District School Board, it is critical that we continue to teach the truth and to make a commitment to life-long reconcili-ACTION and living in right relations with the Indigenous community whose traditional territory we are fortunate to teach and learn on. Working alongside Indigenous community members and several organizations (Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Queen’s University, Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Kewaywin Circle, Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, Tipi Moza, Kingston Community Health Centres, Kahwá:tsire Indigenous-Led Child and Family Programs, Métis Nation of Ontario, Odemin Collective, Kingston Frontenace Public Library, and the City of Kingston) and in partnership with the Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest, the Limestone District School Board’s, Indigenous Education Team is proud to offer several opportunities for staff and students to engage in throughout this month. June 9 – Painting in the Garden:  K-12 students will join Mandy Wilson from the Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest in City Park to paint bottles that will be used for watering the Indigenous-led City Park Garden. All Month – City Park Garden (KILN & LDSB Collaboration):  K-12 students are invited to participate in Indigenous-led garden programming throughout the month of June. In collaboration with the Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest, the Limestone District School Board has supported the building and programming of a food sovereignty garden in City Park. Classes will attend the garden to support with planting, tending to our plant relatives, harvesting, and programming.  All Month – Paint with Isaac Murdoch: Anishinaabe artist, Isaac Murdoch will be sharing the importance of protecting the lands and waters as well as the meaning behind his artwork, and his original artwork, Thunderbird Woman. He will also share art techniques and tips. June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations: The Limestone District School Board is proud to be a funder for the National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations happening on June 21 in City Park. K-12 classrooms are invited to take their classes to City Park to participate in the celebration. The day will have live performers, an artist's alley, Indigenous vendors, food, community resources fair, and more! June 21 -Youth Artists Alley:  Self-Identified Indigenous youth under 25 years old are invited to submit and display their artwork as part of the Youth Artists Alley at the National Indigenous Peoples Day event on June 21.  June 21 – Digging Roots Concert: In the evening of June 21, there will be a FREE concert by Juno-award winning band Digging Roots at Springer Market Square. The concert is from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. LDSB staff, students, and families are invited to attend as part of Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.  There will be limited seating for ticket holders on bleachers. Tickets can be reserved <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/digging-roots-free-concert-at-richardson-stadium-tickets-650071199457" target="_blank" title="Eventbrite Tickets">here</a>. Bring your lawn chairs if you can.  There will be shuttles available from City Park to Market Square and back, and KILN has single-ride bus tickets for use on the day which will be available for pick-up at KCHC, FACSFLA, and KILN.

2023-06-19 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Student Clothing: Draft Procedure

<img src="/images/2706efd9-b739-55dc-8595-06007c43ab97?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352" srcset="/thumbnails/2706efd9-b739-55dc-8595-06007c43ab97?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 450w, /images/2706efd9-b739-55dc-8595-06007c43ab97?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div> In fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to provide a safe, equitable, and inclusive school environment that allows students to express themselves, Limestone District School Board is revising the application and use of Administrative Procedure (AP) 352: Appropriate Dress.  </div> <div> This is an important undertaking that addresses how the Board’s former policies and practices disproportionately impacted some students, including those who identify or present as female, those who are racialized, gender diverse, transgender, non-binary, students with disabilities, those who are socioeconomically marginalized, and Indigenous, First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students. In addition, the application of the previous dress code was subjective and applied inconsistently which could be unfair and discriminatory. This also includes a change in the name of the procedure to reflect a student-focus and remove the punitive nature of the word Code.   </div> <div> The new administrative procedure recognizes that our personal choice of clothing is an important way of expressing individuality and identity. It also acknowledges the personal factors that may influence an individual’s choice of clothing, such as social-cultural norms, socioeconomic status, religion, creed, or human rights accommodations. Students should be able to freely express themselves and make their own clothing choices in a way that ensures that schools are safe, welcoming, and respectful.    </div> <div> This administrative procedure will apply in all schools, and to all LDSB education programs, including school activities that occur off school property.   </div> <div> It is important to us that students, families, and the community have an opportunity to provide feedback on this updated procedure that will guide our practice. The consultation objectives are as follows:    </div> <div> • Engage students, parents/families, staff, and the community.    </div> <div> • Include diverse voices and perspectives on the development and implementation of the          administrative procedure.   </div> <div> • Gather input and suggestions.   </div> <div> • Identify procedure content/requirements, key themes, and issues that should be included and      addressed.   </div> <div> • Include Indigenous and other perspectives, approaches, and culturally relevant and responsive      options.   </div> <div>    </div> <div> View the draft administrative procedure <a href="https://limestoneschools-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/abdulkareemy_limestone_on_ca/ESDA2zw7j1BJhOI_O5brZ8EBgaAOaoOkXWXkoFWDQ71OiQ?e=xiWr9T" target="_blank">here</a>.   </div> <div> Please share your feedback and comments <a href="https://ldsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55a00cvJvnVRHq6" target="_blank">here</a>.  </div> <div> Students, families, and community members will have until June 26, 2023, to provide their feedback or comments. Feedback that builds on human rights and/or has an equity focus will be considered, and where appropriate, included in the document. We will strive to address any concerns that may arise from the survey. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. All respondents will remain confidential. Implementation of the revised procedure is expected for fall 2023. For more information on the draft procedure and to review the interim guidelines click <a href="/board/appropriate_dress_code_interim_guidelines" target="_blank" title="Interim guidelines">here.</a>    </div>

2023-06-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

2023-2024 Budget Survey Results

<img src="/images/267b79e4-acfc-5626-8118-0e932bd3c283?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352" srcset="/thumbnails/267b79e4-acfc-5626-8118-0e932bd3c283?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 450w, /images/267b79e4-acfc-5626-8118-0e932bd3c283?fingerprint=ppb20251217013352 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">LDSB 2023-2024 Budget Survey Receives Almost Double the Response from Last Year  Board responds to requests for more EAs and ECEs, smaller class sizes, more mental health supports and spending on board office administration  --  The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) 2023-2024 Budget Survey received almost double the number of responses over last year’s survey.  A total of 1,150 responses were received from March 3-24, 2023, when the LDSB sought public feedback on the development of its budget process for the next school year through an online survey hosted on the ThoughtExchange platform.   This survey was open to families, staff, community, and federation partners, and publicized through the LDSB website, social media, and emails from the Director.   The results showed predominantly family members and caregivers of students in the system, as well as LDSB employees participated in the survey, and they placed Reading & Writing Skills, Mental Health and Well-being, and Mathematics as the top three categories; followed by Special Education and Art/Music/Drama.  ThoughtExchange surveys not only offer participants space to share their thoughts but allow others to rank those thoughts as well. Through those rankings, themes emerged around the need for more Educational Assistants (EAs) and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), smaller class sizes, more mental health supports, and less spending on board office administration. It is important to note that in each of these areas, the LDSB often exceeds provincial standards to support student needs.   More Educational Assistants & Early Childhood Educators  From the top 16 thoughts for the Board, the need for more Education Assistants (EAs) was ranked number one. To support this, in 2021/2022 the Board staffing for EAs and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) was 20.7 staff per thousand students. The provincial average is 17.9 staff per thousand students. LDSB is staffing almost three EAs per thousand students more than the provincial average. LDSB spending is just over $1,050 per student on EAs and ECEs, almost $300 more per student than the provincial average of $754. It should also be noted that in 2022-2023 LDSB approved a budget to support a special education budget that exceeded enveloped provincial funding by $7.8 million.  “We recognize that more could always be done to support students with special education needs, but we are spending significantly more than what we are funded for in this area, and comparisons with other boards show that we are providing more staff to meet these critical needs,” says Krishna Burra, Director of Education.  Smaller class sizes  The next top five of the 16 thoughts referenced more staff and class size ratio. Funding from the province is dependent upon our class size ratios. Within elementary, class sizes are trending at the provincial average of 25.4 students. Secondary class sizes are averaging 18.5 students, with the provincial average just over 20. While in theory we support smaller class sizes to support students and staff, funding is set by the province.  Mental health supports  The need for mental health support was also referenced in the top 16 thoughts. LDSB’s budget for 2022-23 was $1.323 million, all of which was spent focused in this area.  Spending on board office administration  Overspending at the board office was also mentioned. Board administration staffing levels have remained relatively constant even though enrolment has increased. The Ministry limits expenditures on board office administration and governance. The LDSB is not allowed to exceed the allocation annually and has been underspent in this area relative to provincial funding.   “Centrally based educators are funded across the province to support classroom-based educators, and to support professional learning. This model of supporting classrooms and professional learning is particularly important when we are facing shortages of occasional educators on many days,” says Burra.

2023-06-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Pride Month 2023

<img src="/images/73a1d57a-5b37-5ca3-9323-a42faad3712e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056" srcset="/thumbnails/73a1d57a-5b37-5ca3-9323-a42faad3712e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056 450w, /images/73a1d57a-5b37-5ca3-9323-a42faad3712e?fingerprint=ppb20251217014056 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px"> <div> The Education Centre and all schools across the Limestone District School Board are recognizing Pride Month in KFL&A by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the month of June. In addition to the 6 colors of the original Rainbow Flag, this flag includes five arrow-shaped lines acknowledging groups that have been historically left out of Pride events. The black and brown stripes represent members of the Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQ+* communities. The pink, light blue, and white stripes incorporate the colours of the Transgender Pride flag. The purple circle and yellow triangle represent the Intersex community. Many students, staff, families, and community members identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We fly the Progress Pride flag, engage in inclusive programming, and hold events to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that everyone not only sees themselves in Limestone but also feels a strong sense of belonging and connectedness. This is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code which protects marginalized groups from discrimination and harassment. We want everyone who learns, works, or volunteers in our school board to feel safe and supported, valued, and seen. LDSB schools are committed to providing all students with a positive school climate. We know that when students feel safe and supported in a healthy, accepting, and welcoming school climate, they have greater success. This <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smore.com%2Fnz1q9&data=05%7C01%7Cdouglasja%40limestone.on.ca%7C76bddc1d57b44efe589008db5d593020%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638206409856274017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N4Qqp67RfUDE0Cug2UpwtNFqMo%2BvmnfnlkVCL%2F4NqjE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Pride Month Newsletter ">Pride Month Newsletter </a> provides information and resources to help us all grow in our understanding of how we can be allies in our community.  The <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/flag-canada-etiquette/about.html" target="_blank" title="Government of Canada">Government of Canada</a> indicates that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed in Canada is not governed by legislation. The rules applied by the government are not mandatory for individuals or organizations, they simply serve as guidelines. The board has confirmed with Heritage Canada that where schools or education centres only have one mast/flagpole, it is acceptable to fly the Progress Pride flag beneath the Canadian flag. Showing our support for 2SLGBTQ+ does not diminish our respect for the Nation’s flag. Join LDSB staff, students, and families at both the <a href="https://greaternapaneepride.com/events" target="_blank" title="Napanee Pride Parade">Napanee Pride Parade</a> June 3 and the <a href="https://www.kingstonpride.ca/about-6" target="_blank" title="Kingston Pride Parade">Kingston Pride Parade </a>June 17. Everyone is welcome. *2SLGBTQ + refers to Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning. The + refers to people who identify as Intersex, Asexual, or an Ally. <div></div> </div> <div> </div>

2023-06-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

June 9 Special Air Quality Statement (300 × 200 px)

All Outdoor Activities to Resume June 9

<img src="/images/c8c99ea2-6204-5cb0-86c1-a483987c9bb0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014840" srcset="/thumbnails/c8c99ea2-6204-5cb0-86c1-a483987c9bb0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014840 450w, /images/c8c99ea2-6204-5cb0-86c1-a483987c9bb0?fingerprint=ppb20251217014840 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 450px, 600px">In consultation with KFL&A Public Health, and with information from Environment Canada that indicates air quality will improve across the district, LDSB will be reinstating all outdoor activities at its schools, effective Friday, June 9, 2023. Schools will continue to make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to stay inside or are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, or throat or eye irritation.  We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make modifications as needed should the forecasted air quality change. Should changes be necessary, we will provide additional information to families.  Should you have questions or concerns about activities at your school, please contact your school principal directly.

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