The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) is committed to the safety of the students and staff who learn and work in DSBN schools and facilities.
The Education Act and its Regulations direct that no person shall enter or remain on school premises unless they are authorized to be present and confirms that a person is not permitted to remain on school premises if their presence is detrimental to the safety or well-being of a person on the premises, in the judgement of the principal or other person authorized by the board to make such a determination.
Under the Trespass to Property Act, a School Board has all the rights of an "occupier" to maintain control over each school site, which is broadly defined to include the school building, playground, gymnasium, offices and parking area, etc., and all DSBN premises, during school hours, evenings and weekends. All employees shall strive to ensure that only those with a legal right under the Education Act are present on school sites or other DSBN premises, especially during school hours or school DSBN sponsored activities.
All employees of the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) shall be designated as Authorized Persons to implement the provisions of the Education Act (access to school premises), Trespass to Property Act and the Occupiers’ Liability Act.
Signs, in accordance with the Trespass to Property Act and/or Occupiers’ Liability Act, shall be posted on school sites and DSBN premises.