Conflict Resolution
September 5, 2025
We all experience conflict in our lives, and it's not always bad. Learning tools and techniques to resolve conflict are valuable to help students respect other views and perspectives, learn how to cooperate and compromise, and how to solve problems.
We are committed to open and respectful communication, rooted in our shared faith. If disagreements or conflicts arise, we want to work together “...with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” –Ephesians 4:2-3.
Please go through each step, in order, if you have concerns.
- Start with the staff member involved. A conversation is often all that is needed to understand different perspectives and come to an agreement.
- Contact a school administrator. The principal or vice-principal may want to meet as a group or talk to parties individually so different perspectives are heard, understood and considered.
- Contact your school's superintendent. He or she will continue to work towards a resolution.
- Contact the director of education. He can help determine a course of action.
- Connect with your school trustees. Each school has designated trustee liaisons who can work with you and the director of education to reach a solution.
