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Procedures


A procedure is a document issued through the Director of Education governing the implementation of Board policy, or as required to coordinate and control certain aspects of the system operation.

Below you will find a list of our operational procedures displayed in numeric order.
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IDNameTypeFormat(s)
PR501 Policy Development and Management (1.8 MB)
To provide a process and instructions for developing and reviewing TDSB policies.
Procedure
PR502 Operational Procedures (39.1 KB)
To provide instructions to staff for the development and revision of the Board's operational procedures.
Procedure
PR503 Translation and Interpretation (192.3 KB)
To provide information about resources for translations services and the translation of central board material
Procedure
PR504 Transportation of Students (42 KB)
To provide administrative processes for the transportation of students in accordance with Policy P020, Transportation of Students
Procedure
PR505 Parent Concern Protocol (21.9 KB)
To outline the procedures for addressing educational concerns brought to staff and trustees by parents. Appropriate flexibility will be exercised in implementing these procedures to suit individual circumstances.
Procedure
PR506 Independent Learning Centre (ILC) Courses (19.7 KB)
To provide guidelines for schools to permit students to take ILC courses. Since these courses result in additional central charges to TDSB, it is desirable to minimize the access to the courses.
Procedure
PR507 Advertising and Distribution of Materials (147.9 KB)
To outline the central pre-approval process for advertising and distribution of materials at the TDSB through which distribution of materials to TDSB schools are reviewed and approved; and, vendors/service providers/partners who intend to promote their goods or services to TDSB are reviewed and screened.
Procedure
PR508 Fundraising (37.1 KB)
To provide guidelines for fundraising activities and administering the funds in accordance with Board Policy P021, Fundraising
Procedure
PR511 Excursions (979.7 KB)
To establish processes and requirements for carrying out safe and inclusive Excursions in accordance with the Excursions Policy (P033).
Procedure
PR512 Kindergarten to Grade 2 - New Student Registration: Developmental History Form (228.8 KB)
To gather information (e.g., strengths, needs, interests, etc.) about students entering school for the first time, in order to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences for each child; and to ensure that children experience a positive transition to school.
Procedure
PR513 Architects and Engineering Consultants Selection (105.1 KB)
To establish measures to ensure fairness and appropriateness during the selection of architects and engineering consultants when required for major and minor projects undertaken by Facility Services.
Procedure
PR515 Workplace Harassment Prevention and Human Rights (455 KB)
To provide information and instruction, regarding the process for how to effectively prevent and, where necessary, address harassment and unlawful discrimination. All parties involved in a matter under these procedures (including staff, management, union/federation/association and Human Rights Office) must work together to prevent and address harassment and unlawful discrimination.
Procedure
PR516 Supervisory Officer Selection and Transfer of Superintendents (1.8 MB)
To provide a process for the selection of supervisory officers and transfer of superintendents
Procedure
PR518 Admission Eligibility Requirements (487.5 KB)
To outline requirements and processes for the admission of new students.
Procedure
PR519 Severe Weather (76.3 KB)
To provide a process to be followed during severe weather conditions, either occurring or predicted
Procedure
PR523 Access to School Board Premises (555.9 KB)
To provide guidelines regarding trespass to property at the TDSB
Procedure
PR524 Search and Seizure (26.8 KB)
To provide a process for search and seizure
Procedure
PR525 System Meetings, Events and Professional Development Calendars (64.5 KB)
To provide information about the system meeting, events and professional learning and training session that are available on TDSBweb
Procedure
PR526 Learning Opportunities Index (73 KB)
To provide instructions to staff regarding the application of the Learning Opportunities Index for resource allocation
Procedure
PR529 Official or High-profile Visits (138.7 KB)
To provide guidance for the authorization, preparation and handling of visits to schools and other Board sites by high-profile visitors/guests, such as dignitaries, politicians, and celebrities
Procedure
PR531 Selection and Approval of Learning Resources (42.3 KB)
To describe the responsibility of schools in the selection and approval of supplementary learning resources
Procedure
PR532 Handling Concerns About Learning Resources and Controversial Issues (34.3 KB)
To provide the procedures to be followed when individuals or groups request the withdrawal of a particular curriculum resource from a whole class, a whole school, or the school system
Procedure
PR533 Election Activities and Use of Board Resources (134.7 KB)
To establish the rules which govern and regulate election activities and use of Board resources.
Procedure
PR536 Medication (138.8 KB)
To establish a process for the administration of medication to students.
Procedure
PR537 Head Lice (Pediculosis) (27.2 KB)
To outline a uniform approach to addressing the issue of head lice (pediculosis) in schools
Procedure
PR538 Funds for School Anniversary Celebrations (50.4 KB)
To outline the allocation of funds for school anniversaries by 25-year intervals
Procedure
PR540 Non-discretionary and Discretionary Student Transfers (134 KB)
To establish a process for the transfer and placement of students for reasons related to caring and safe schools issues
Procedure
PR542 Changing a Timetable (112 KB)
To provide details about the steps necessary to change a school timetable
Procedure
PR543 Transitions: Kindergarten - Grade 12 (492.7 KB)
To outline a framework for elementary and secondary school educators to support successful student transitions as students move through grades, programs and placements from Kindergarten through Grade 12 centering mental health, well-being and equity.
Procedure
PR544 Opening and Closing Exercises (117.1 KB)
To provide information about opening and closing exercises in schools
Procedure
PR545 Out of Area Admissions (formerly Optional Attendance) (239.2 KB)
To outline the process to access schools outside a student’s designated attendance area.
Procedure
PR547 Prior Learning Equivalent Credits (101.7 KB)
To outline the process related to the granting of prior learning equivalent credits that is consistent with provincial policy
Procedure
PR549 Animals in Classrooms (91.2 KB)
To outline the guidelines to allow for the classroom experience of animals in the classroom
Procedure
PR550 Safeguarding School Assets (78.1 KB)
To provide a checklist to safeguard TDSB assets when not in use
Procedure
PR553 Home Schooling (40.8 KB)
To provide direction for establishing home schooling
Procedure
PR554 Home Instruction (250.2 KB)
To provide a process for home instruction services in accordance with the Education Act when eligible pupils are not able to attend for medical and/or social-emotional reasons.
Procedure
PR556 Bus Accident (109.5 KB)
To provide a process to be implemented in the event of a bus accident
Procedure
PR557 Behaviour on Buses (332.5 KB)
To outline the responsibility of parents/guardians, principals and students concerning behaviour on school buses.
Procedure
PR558 Parent and Community Involvement (227.5 KB)
To provide a procedure for implementation of the Board's Parent and Community Involvement policy
Procedure
PR560 Abuse and Neglect of Students (641 KB)
To provide guidelines for dealing with incidents of suspected abuse or neglect of students
Procedure
PR563 Anaphylaxis (980.1 KB)
To provide instructions for anaphylaxis management in schools.
Procedure
PR564 Nutrition Services Safety Standards (39.6 KB)
To outline safety standards for Nutrition Services employees
Procedure
PR567 Internal Mail (41.9 KB)
To provide details about internal mail
Procedure
PR569 Crisis and Incident Reporting (64.6 KB)
To ensure system understanding of the crisis notification procedures, during business hours and on evenings, weekends and holidays
Procedure
PR571 Code of On-line Conduct (89.5 KB)
To outline the code of behaviour and rules for the use of online systems and resources
Procedure
PR572 E-Mail Usage (78.5 KB)
To guide staff in the appropriate, ethical use of e-mail provided by the TDSB to facilitate TDSB business.
Procedure
PR575 Access to Schools by Third Party Professionals (185.4 KB)
To provide a process by which approval may be obtained to allow a third party professional to gain access to a student’s classroom.
Procedure
PR576 Parenting and Family Literacy Centres Distribution (39.5 KB)
To establish a procedure for the relocation of existing parenting and family literacy centres and the identification of locations for new parenting and family literacy centre
Procedure
PR579 Student Activity Fees And Course Cost Fees, including French (26 KB)
To provide guidelines for the administration of student activity fees and course cost fees
Procedure
PR580 Clean Intermittent Catheterization And Suctioning, Lifting, Positioning, Physical Management And Act (1.8 MB)
To establish the responsibilities for school health support services shared between the Board and the Community Care Access Centre, Bloorview Kids Rehab and Hospital for Sick Children's, to ensure that no school-aged child is denied access to education because of special health support needs
Procedure