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What state of emergency means for Limestone

01/13/2021

Date for return to in-person learning will be confirmed next week

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Elementary schools will now reopen January 25

01/07/2021

Government has extended remote learning period for elementary students.

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Supporting students during tragic events

01/07/2021

Supports are available to students in need following yesterday's events at the U.S. Capitol.

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Information on remote return to school

01/01/2021

All students will begin classes remotely on January 4, 2021.

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Boardroom Briefs December 9, 2020

12/16/2020

Trustees re-elect Trustee Ruttan as Chair and elect first-time Trustee Gingrich as Vice-Chair.

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Revised guidelines for COVID-19 screening

12/15/2020

Public health recently revised directions for symptomatic students depending on the severity of their symptoms.

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Director's Annual Report 2019-2020 School Year

12/15/2020

Although it was a year unlike any other, we are pleased to share highlights and progress on our multi-year strategic plan in the Director’s Annual Report.

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Chair Suzanne Ruttan & Vice Chair Tom Gingrich

Chair and Vice Chair elected for 2020-2021 term

12/10/2020

Suzanne Ruttan & Tom Gingrich elected at Initial Meeting December 9, 2020

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LESAA Kick Punt Pass Challenge

12/07/2020

Virtual Kick Punt Pass Challenge has strong debut with students and coaches.

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Inclement Weather Update

11/22/2020

What you need to know for cancelled school transportation due to inclement weather.

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Board Meeting Briefs November 11, 2020

11/20/2020

Highlights from the most recent meeting of the Limestone District School Board Trustees.

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LCVI supports community meal program

11/16/2020

Students is partnering with Lionhearts to provide weekly hot meals to those in need.

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Board develops Equity Action Plan

11/16/2020

Draft plan includes four key priority areas to address systemic racism in Limestone.

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Supporting equity & inclusion in Limestone

11/13/2020

Message from the Director of Education regarding anti-racism work in Limestone.

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First-ever Student Census coming November 23

11/10/2020

Data collected through the confidential census will help us learn more about students.

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Board Meeting Briefs October 14, 2020

10/20/2020

Highlights from the most recent meeting of the Limestone District School Board Trustees.

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Be prepared for school bus cancellations

09/18/2020

Families should have a backup plan if their bus is cancelled for any reason

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Learn more about the LDSB Virtual School

09/17/2020

The board has established an Elementary & Secondary Virtual School to accommodate remote learners.

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Public Health supports return to school

08/13/2020

Medical Officers of Health recommend students and staff return to sc

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2020-2021 School Year Calendar Approved

07/22/2020

Ministry of Education has approved final calendar for 2020-2021 school year.

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Trustees approve 2020-2021 school year budget

07/13/2020

Balanced budget of $254.1 million approved at special meeting of the Board.

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New Director of Education Appointed

07/06/2020

Trustees confirmed Krishna Burra as Director of Education & Secretary to the Board, effective August 4, 2020.

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LDSB Statement on Anti-Black Racism

06/01/2020

The Board acknowledges the importance of confronting anti-Black racism.

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LDSB elects Student Trustees for 2020-2021

05/08/2020

First Student Trustee elected to represent Indigenous students at Board table.

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Information for Grade 12 students

04/24/2020

New website to help graduating students navigate changes related to COVID-19.

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OSSTF reaches tentative agreement

04/20/2020

Details of the agreement have yet to be ratified

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COVID-19 Response Fund

04/03/2020

Donations being accepted to support social services agencies and individuals in need.

Read More About COVID-19 Response Fund

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Online learning resources now available

03/29/2020

List of supplemental resources to help engage students and families

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We are all in this together.

03/23/2020

The LDSB has extended its support and resources beyond our schools.

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Board Meeting Briefs February 12, 2020

02/18/2020

Briefs from the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees.

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Student Census scheduled for spring 2020

01/21/2020

The Board wants to learn more about our students to serve them better.

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Change to reporting for inclement weather days

11/27/2019

All parents/guardians are asked to report their student’s absence regardless of the reason including during bus cancellations.

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Public health urges families to get flu shot

10/31/2019

KFL&A Public Health is recommending that area residents, not just the young and the elderly, get immunized as soon as the vaccine becomes available.

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Schools introduce new communication tools

09/13/2019

Learn how to use SchoolMessenger tools

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Limestone schools host Good Food Stands

09/03/2019

LCVI newest school to join program offering improved food access.

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LDSB joins Working Group on Climate Action

07/29/2019

The Limestone District School Board is one of several leading community organizations involved with the City of Kingston's Working Group on Climate Action.

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