SECOND READING DOCUMENT EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Proposed Draft Board Stand Alone Policy ‘Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression "With respect tothe fundamental rights of the person, every typeof dseiminaton, whether socal ‘or cultural, whether based on sex, race, colour, social contin, language or religion, isto be ‘overcome and eradicated as contrary to God's intent.” (GaudhumetSpes, 29) Catholic schools are places ofboth learning and of sprtual growth and fulllmext. Our schools share @ Toundational belt in the goodness, dignity and worth ofeach person, created nthe image and likeness of God. Each cid ia precious gift and sacred responsibilty. The mission of Edmonton Catholle Schools Isto provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn ond that prepares them t ve fully and te serve Godin one anther ‘The Board is committed to respecting the sexal orientation and gender identity of all members of the Catholic educational community in Edmonton and area by providing and maintaning a safe, Ics, equitable, fa, welcoming learning and teaching environment. ‘All members ofthe school community have the right to an environment free of unjust dzcrimination, prejudice, and harassment. This rights quaranteed under the Conadlan Charterof Rights and Freedoms, Alberta Human Rights Act, Alberta School Act and other pertinent legislation alvays subject to Catholic ‘denominational education rights protected under the Alberta Act, 1905, .17. Tes rights shall be supported through Dirt Policies and Regulations. The Board acknowledges that all members ofthe Catholic educational communay in Edmonton and area have the ght to: be treated fairy, equitably, and with dgnty and respect; have their confident protected and respected; sedentifcation and determination; {reedom of conscience, expression, and association; be fully welcomedin an inclusive, postive, and respectful manner by all schol personne! have acess to appropriate supports, services, and protections; be included, value and respected, “The Board commits sai to providing ts members ofthe Catholic educational community In Edmonton and area information and opportunites to partlpate in programs thet educate them on inclusive ‘education and sexual divest forthe purpose of reinforcing thei comprehension and understanding of the subject Page 1of2.SECOND READING DOCUMENT ‘an annual report willbe presented at a Public Metin of the Board to ensure the policy continues to serve students, staf, and fails. References: ‘An Actto Amend the Albert Bil of Rights to Protect Our Children, June 1, 2015 ‘GP Mission Statement (GPH2 Common Essential Learning Outcomes [ARAHZ Adminitrative Relationships with Parents, Students, Staff & Volunteers (Hospitality) The Relglous Dimension of Education in Edmonton Cathol Schools Sehoo! Act ‘Alberta Human Rights Act [AP 138 Commitment to Inclusive Communities in Edmonton Catholle Schools Policy [AR 138 Commitment to Inclusive Communities In Edmonton Cathole Schools Regulation ‘Councilof Catholic Schoo Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA) A Pastoral Approach to Supporting and Guiding Students in ncusive Communities ~ Gender identity and Expression Ctechism ofthe Catholic Church Congregation fr the Doctrine ofthe Catholic Fath Letter tothe Bishops ofthe Catoles Church on ‘the Collaboration of the Men and Women inthe Church and in the World (2008), 0.8 *+ Lived Inclusion for Everyone (UF) Framework ~ Counc of Cathal Schools Superintendents of Alberta Alberta Act, 1905 5.17 CConadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ‘AP 217 Ethno-cultral Relations ‘AR 217 Ethno-cltural Relations November 26,2038 250 pm, Page 2ot2