TCDSB Policy Register    

Policy 

1. The Toronto Catholic District School Board is committed to providing leadership and direction for the protection and conservation of the environment.

2. In order to promote environmentally responsible practice in the workplace, all employees of the Board will:

a) comply with all environmental legislation;

b) follow accepted standards and practices;

c) continually demonstrate, by attitude and example, that preservation of the environment and concern for detrimental effects on the environment are integral parts of every function of the Board.

Regulations

1. The Principal or Site Manager shall ensure, by leadership and example, that all staff under his/her jurisdiction comply with the environmental practices adopted by the Board as outlined in the School Administrators’ Manual.

2. The Board shall consider environmentally friendly criteria in the purchase of goods and services which meet its standards of performance. Tender specifications will include a statement to this effect.

3. Construction and demolition projects will comply with legislation and regulations for waste audits, waste reduction work plans and a source separate implementation.

4. Financial resources will be reassigned to provide the necessary materials and services required to comply with the 3-Rs regulations.

5. A standing joint committee will be established with a membership which includes representatives from the following groups:

a) Parents (1)

b) Employees covered under CUPE contracts (1)

c) OECTA Teachers, Elementary Unit (1)

d) OECTA Teachers, Secondary Unit (1)

e) Principals, Elementary Schools (1)

f) Principals, Secondary Schools (1)

g) Planning and Facilities Department staff (1)

6. The committee, described in Regulation 5 above, will meet at least once per year under the following mandate:

a) Interpret legislation.

b) Review existing practices and compliance with such.

c) Promote recycling awareness and provide instructions to users.

d) Consider, and implement if feasible, new initiatives to reduce, reuse or recycle materials.

AR, Sep 98; BM p 145, 12 Feb 96.