Any Creighton School Division employee who suspects that there has been physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect of a child who is a student in the Creighton School Division, shall immediately report their grounds for suspicion to the principal of the school.

The principal shall be responsible for consulting with appropriate personnel regarding the matter and for reporting immediately all suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to the nearest Department of Community Resources and Employment office, First Nations Child and Family Services, or a peace officer. The principal shall also advise the Director of Education as soon as possible regarding all suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect.

In this regard, employees shall treat as confidential all such grounds, reports, and discussions.

BOARD APPROVED:

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