The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) endeavours to provide a healthy and safe environment in which to learn and work. Infectious and communicable diseases are addressed in a caring and respectful manner consistent with regulatory requirements. Information about infectious and communicable diseases will be provided to staff and students when required.
If a suspected or a confirmed communicable disease is reported to school administration, under the duties outlined in the Education Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act, the school Administrator must report it to the Niagara Region Public Health.
Students with infectious and communicable diseases are not required to disclose their health status to DSBN personnel. The identity of a student with an infectious and communicable disease shall be protected but may be disclosed with the consent of the parent/guardians(s), or the student if an adult, or if directed by Niagara Region Public Health. On a case-by-base basis, alternative instruction may be offered by the school Administrator.
Staff with an infectious and communicable disease are not required to disclose their health status to DSBN personnel. The identity of a staff member with an infectious and communicable disease shall be protected but may be disclosed with the consent of the staff member or if directed by Niagara Region Public Health.
In certain cases, students or staff with an infectious and communicable disease may need to be cleared to return to school or work by a physician or by Niagara Region Public Health.