Source publication date: September 23, 2026
Survey deadline: October 16, 2026
Community: Durham Region
Format: Official school-board public consultation
Original source: Durham Catholic District School Board — Help Shape DCDSB’s New Multi-Year Strategic Plan
People mentioned: None
Verification date: September 27, 2026
The Durham Catholic District School Board is asking students, families, staff, parishes, advisory groups and community partners to help shape its next multi-year strategic plan.
An online survey is open until Friday, October 16. The board says feedback will inform the priorities and direction guiding Catholic education in Durham Region over the coming years.
What the plan must address
DCDSB says the plan will align with Ontario’s Education Act and address student achievement and well-being, an inclusive and accepting school climate, bullying prevention, stewardship of board resources and effective education programs.
The board also says its Catholic faith will be embedded throughout the plan. Additional background is available on DCDSB’s strategic-planning page.
Who can participate
The invitation is directed to students, families, staff, parishes, statutory and advisory committees, and community partners. The public notice does not state that respondents must answer every question or provide personal information; participants should review the survey form and its privacy information before submitting.
Sources and verification
- DCDSB — Help Shape DCDSB’s New Multi-Year Strategic Plan, published September 23, 2026; full original checked September 27, 2026.
- DCDSB official news listing, checked September 27, 2026 to verify the publication date.
- DCDSB strategic-planning information page, linked by the official notice and checked September 27, 2026.
Image note: Original conceptual editorial illustration; it does not depict an actual DCDSB meeting, school or participant.
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