Animals on School Property

Administrative Procedure: 159

ANIMALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Background
As the presence of unauthorized animals on school property during school hours or at other times constitutes a threat to school property and to the safety of children or adults who may be engaged in school or other activities on school property, unauthorized animals are prohibited from school properties at all times.

Procedures
1. Principals shall immediately report the presence of any unauthorized animal to:
Delta Community Animal Shelter
7505 Hopcott Road
Delta, B.C.
Phone: 940-7111
2. Custodians shall immediately report the presence of any unauthorized animal on school premises to the Principal.
3. If the Principal is absent, the custodian is to report the matter directly to the Delta S.P.C.A.
4. In the event the S.P.C.A. is not open, the Delta Police should be notified at 946-4411.

Reference: Sections 8, 17, 20, 22, 65, 85, 177 School Act

Revised: May 2013

Procedure 159