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Board of Trustees writes urgent letter to Minister Lecce outlining the need  for more funding to ensure a safe return to school
The Board of Trustees of the Durham District School Board have written an urgent letter to the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce about the Government of Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Schools.
A copy of the letter is linked here.
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“The Durham District School Board is using every available resource within...
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Dear Parents and Guardians
In the week since the Government of Ontario announced their plan for the September return to school, DDSB staff have been working to confirm and finalize plans in order to be ready to welcome students in schools this September. From what the school day will look like, to health and safety protocols and how we are setting up a Virtual School for those choosing to learn from home, we want to make sure that your child(ren) are able to learn in a way...
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Families will be able to decide if their child(ren) will return to in-person learning at a physical school site or if they will be opting-out of in-person learning.
Families will be receiving an e-mail on Friday July 31 on how to opt-out their child(ren). If families do not opt-out by the deadline of Wednesday August 12, it is assumed that their child(ren) will be attending school in-person.
To help you with this important decision, we have developed a series of FAQs (listed...
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
This afternoon, we learned of the Government of Ontario’s plan for the return to school in September. In that plan, we learned today that the Durham District School Board (DDSB) will see a full return to school at the elementary level and a hybrid return for the secondary level.
The return to school will include enhanced health and safety protocols, based on the recommendations of public health officials. Students in Grades 4 to 12 will be...
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New Superintendents will provide system leadership and continued stability during COVID-19
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of two Superintendents and one Acting Superintendent to fill current vacancies.
Gary Crossdale
Gary Crossdale will become Superintendent of Education, responsible for the Safe Schools portfolio and assumes responsibility for the Maxwell Heights SS and Eastdale CVI Family of Schools.
Crossdale...
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