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A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 40 ventilation projects have been completed to upgrade the air quality in DDSB schools and buildings. This school year, an additional 3 ventilation projects are planned or already in progress.
We have invested in upgraded filters for all of our ventilation systems. These upgraded filters are highly effective at removing a broad range of particles, including bacteria and even...
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DDSB Receives Ministry Approval to Construct a Three-Room Child Care Addition at Seneca Trail Public School in Oshawa
The DDSB invites media to attend a photo opportunity/media availability at Seneca Trail Public School (1915 Queensbury Dr., Oshawa) on Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m. DDSB Chair Christine Thatcher will attend the event alongside Durham MPP Todd McCarthy and Ajax MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministry of Education Patrice Barnes.
The Durham District...
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Following its annual Organizational Board Meeting, the Durham District School Board has announced that Whitby Trustee Christine Thatcher has been elected Chair of the Board for 2023-24.
Dedicated to student success and well-being, Thatcher was first elected in 2018 and is committed to public education. Thatcher was re-elected to a new four-year term in 2022.
“I am honoured to take on the role of Chair and build upon the successes of the Board,” Thatcher said...
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In accordance with Ontario Regulation 361/10, Durham District School Board (DDSB) is seeking one community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term effective February 2024.
The Audit Committee is composed of three Trustees and two independent members drawn from the community at large. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and...
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The Black Student Alliance Conference, organized by the Durham District School Board (DDSB), was a resounding success, bringing together approximately 100 students and 21 staff members from DDSB secondary schools. The conference served as a platform to empower Black student leaders, providing them with the skills and knowledge to amplify their voices, visions, and agency within their local school communities. 
Conference Objectives  
The primary objective...
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