In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Board values and appreciates dedicated service by Niagara Catholic employees and members of the clergy serving elementary and secondary and continuing education schools of the Board.

The Retirement and Service Recognition Celebration will recognize and honour Niagara Catholic retirees, employees with 25 years of service, and in partnership with the Diocese of St. Catharines, clergy within the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Catharines and within the jurisdiction of the Niagara Catholic District School Board celebrating 25^th, 40^th, or 50^th anniversaries.

ELIGIBILITY

Retirees: Niagara Catholic employees who have notified Human Resources Services of their retirement from the Niagara Catholic District School Board as of August 31^st of the current school year.

25 Years of Service: Niagara Catholic employees who have contributed 25 years of service in Catholic education in the Niagara Catholic District School Board as identified by Human Resources Services as of the current calendar year.

Clergy: Members of the clergy who have served within the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Catharines and within the jurisdiction of the Niagara Catholic District School Board and have been identified through the Office of the Bishop and/or local Religious Orders as celebrating their 25^th, 40^th or 50^th anniversary as of the current calendar year.

The Chief Executive Officer will issue Administrative Operational Procedures in support of this policy.

Niagara Catholic District School Board *RETIREMENT AND SERVICE RECOGNITION* *CELEBRATION POLICY* STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE POLICY
200 – Human Resources	Policy No 201.2

Adopted Date: March 24, 1998	Latest Reviewed/Revised Date: September 8, 2026