The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is investigating after "inappropriate content," including hateful language, was e-mailed to all students via Google document shared through GAPPS accounts. Some students replied all with inappropriate messages. YRDSB took immediate action to remove access and delete emails, notified York Regional Police, and warned of disciplinary measures.
York Region school board investigating after inappropriate content sent to students
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is investigating after "inappropriate content," including hateful language, was e-mailed to all students via Google document shared through GAPPS accounts. Some students replied all with inappropriate messages. YRDSB took immediate action to remove access and delete emails, notified York Regional Police, and warned of disciplinary measures.
Trending- 1 Tuesday: Staff became aware of the issue after most schools dismissed.
- 2 Tuesday: YRDSB sent a letter to families.
- 3 Immediate action taken to remove access and delete emails.
- 4 York Regional Police notified and conducting a separate investigation.
- Disciplinary measures for those involved
- Potential emotional impact on students
- Police investigation
What: Inappropriate content, including hateful language, was emailed to all students via Google document shared through GAPPS accounts, leading to an investigation by YRDSB and York Regional Police.
When: Tuesday (when staff became aware), immediate action taken.
Where: York Region, specifically within the York Region District School Board system.
Why: A Google document was shared with all students' GAPPS accounts, and some students replied all with messages containing inappropriate content.
How: Through students' GAPPS accounts (Google education suite, Gmail, Docs). YRDSB is removing access, exporting/deleting emails, and police are conducting a separate investigation.