The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) is committed to fostering an education system where all students, parents, staff and members of the school community feel safe, welcome and respected. It is a system where all students see themselves reflected in what they are learning and are supported and inspired to succeed in a culture of high expectations for learning and in a school environment free of bias, racism and discrimination.
Textbooks and other educational resources which students are required to use as an integral part of the instructional program shall be approved in a manner consistent with the Education Act and associated Regulations. The Ministry of Education Trillium List includes textbooks which have been approved as meeting the determined eligibility and evaluation criteria. Schools are encouraged to use the Trillium List wherever possible in selecting textbooks which are defined as comprehensive learning resources which may consist of a single resource or a package of resources, may be in print or digital format, or a combination of both, and are intended for use by an entire class or group of students.
The DSBN recognizes and supports the right of any parent/guardian to assume an active role in the education of their child. Whenever a parent/guardian is concerned about their child’s use of a textbook or other educational material, the parent/guardian is encouraged to meet with the teacher/School Administrator(s) involved to outline and discuss their concerns.
A request that the use of an educational resource be discontinued on a school-wide or DSBN-wide basis must be made to the Superintendent of Curriculum Support Services. The establishment of an ad hoc committee may be deemed necessary, to review the resource and report to the Superintendent of Curriculum Support Services who would, in turn, make recommendations to the Board of Trustees for a final decision.