Administrative Procedures

Administrative Procedure 319

Changeroom Access

Background

Lloydminster Public School Division is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive school environments where every student feels valued, protected, and respected. We strive to create a nurturing environment where all individuals are welcomed and given equal opportunities to learn and thrive. Lloydminster Public School Division’s foundational statements speak to “cultivating a culture of respect where every student and staff member is valued, heard and treated with dignity, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.”

Procedures

All students have a right to accessible and safe washroom and changeroom facilities. Lloydminster Public School Division will have a single stall washroom for use by any student or staff member who desires increased privacy.
Safe accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
- Use of a private area within the public area;
- Having a separate changing schedule in the private area (either utilizing the change room before or after the other students);
- Using a nearby private area (e.g., a nearby washroom);
In situations where multiple options exist, school administration will work with the student and parent/guardian (if the student is under the age of 16) to create a changeroom plan.
When traveling to schools or facilities outside the school division, supervising staff will ensure students have access to an alternate private changeroom if needed.

Reference

References: Education Act, 1995
Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Criminal Code of Canada
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity, Ministry of Education, 2023
Saskatchewan’s Child Abuse Protocol 2023