In keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the Board recognizes its responsibility to operate its schools economically and efficiently, while prioritizing the education of our students, within the limits of the Board's available resources.

The Board will establish Attendance Areas for each of its schools within its jurisdiction to ensure that facilities are used efficiently.

The Board acknowledges that there may be changes to school Attendance Areas from time to time, to accommodate changing demographics, construction of new schools or additions, or school closures within the Niagara Region .

The Director of Education or designate shall make recommendations to the Board as required to establish an Ad-Hoc Attendance Area Review Committee with specific terms of reference in order to identify any proposed changes to school Attendance Areas through a public process.

The Director of Education will issue Administrative Operational Procedures for the implementation of this policy.

References

· Pope Francis: “when we speak of sustainability, we cannot overlook how important it is to include and to listen to all voices, especially those usually excluded from this type of discussion, such as the voices of the poor, migrants, indigenous people and the young.”

· Education Act R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171 (1), par. 7

Niagara Catholic District School Board *ATTENDANCE AREA POLICY* STATEMENT OF GOVERNANCE POLICY
300 – Schools/Students	Policy No 301.3

Adopted Date: June23, 1998	Latest Reviewed/Revised Date: June 18, 2024