Board says it ‘recognizes that Black students and staff have historically faced, and continue to face, barriers to equity and inclusion’
NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) acknowledges the structural and systemic nature of anti-Black racism and discrimination in education.
The SCDSB recognizes that Black students and staff have historically faced, and continue to face, barriers to equity and inclusion, due to deeply rooted racial biases and discriminatory practices.
In response to the Ontario Human Rights Commission Dreams Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public Education System report, the SCDSB is holding consultations for parents and families of Black students. The upcoming consultations are intended to gather feedback from the community on how the recommendations from the report can be incorporated at the SCDSB. The consultations will be held in various locations across the county, including virtually, this spring and will be facilitated by an external consultant.
Consultation dates
- April 16 — 5 to 7 p.m. — Boyne River Public School
- April 21 — 5 to 7 p.m. — Georgian Bay District Secondary School
- April 22 — 3 to 5 p.m. — Collingwood Collegiate Institute
- April 23 — 6 to 8 p.m. — Orillia Secondary School
- April 28 — 5 to 7 p.m. — Bradford District High School
- April 29 — 6 to 8 p.m. — Maple Ridge Secondary School
- May 6 — 6 to 8 p.m. — Barrie North Collegiate Institute
- May 7 — 6 to 8 p.m. — virtual session
Register for a consultation via the SCDSB website.
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