In this decision, the Child and Family Services Review Board
(the "Review Board") upheld the decision of the Upper
Grand District School Board (the "School Board") to expel
a Grade 2 student for physically assaulting an educational
assistant ("EA") on school property. The EA was diagnosed
with post-traumatic stress disorder and suffered bruises,
contusions and a concussion as a result of the incident.
The student had exhibited violent and aggressive behaviour
towards students and staff on several occasions leading up to the
expulsion, including threats to kill students and staff which
forced the school to evacuate the student's class and implement
hold and secure procedures for the school. The student also
attempted to push a fellow student down the school stairs,
resulting in a formal suspension.