Nearly 50 English public school board trustees from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park today for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) annual Advocacy Day.
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Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been successfully negotiated with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario on central terms of a collective agreement with Teachers and Occasional Teachers.
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
We are pleased to unveil our comprehensive response to the Ministry of Education's 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and Grants for Student Needs. This strategic response is grounded in feedback from key stakeholders, including senior staff, alignment with the...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2023
Hamilton school board breaks living wage pledgeHamilton Spectator - November 4, 2023Hamilton’s public school board says it can no longer fulfil a 2013 commitment to provide all employees a living wage because their pay is now bargained provincially.Associate director...
CSBA President’s Bulletin
The latest Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President’s Bulletin is now available. The CSBA Board of Directors meets four times a year to discuss topics that range from initiatives in specific jurisdictions, advocacy efforts on shared national issues, as...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Education Workers on September 22, 2023.
Celebrating Local Government Leaders
Let’s join together to celebrate and support our local government leaders. Thank you to all school board trustees across the province – your dedication and commitment to public education is valued.
AMO’s 2024 Youth Fellowship Program
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is seeking applicants for its 2024 Youth Fellowship Program. Please share this opportunity with students interested in local government, policy development, governance, and the health of our democracy. This...
Provincial Update – October 10, 2023
This update includes news about: Recent Legislative Business – Week of October 2 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – New Regulatory Posting Ministry of Education Communications Canadian School Boards Association...
Submission to the OHRC’s Anti-Black Racism in Education Consultation
We are pleased to share the OPSBA Black Trustees’ Caucus submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Consultation on Anti-Black Racism in Education.
OPSBA in the Media – October 2023
Ontario high school teachers finish contract talks without wage deal: ‘The Ford government is still refusing to invest in education’Toronto Star - October 26, 2023Contract talks have wrapped up between the province and the union representing Ontario’s public high...
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’ Associations/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with the ETFO Education Workers.
Professional Learning – Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) offers Canadian Standard and Ministry of Labour approved online Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training. PSHA's Blended Certification training combines online modules and classroom...
Provincial Update – October 2, 2023
This update Includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 25 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – UPDATE Ministry of Education Communications - 2024-25 Education Funding Consultation Guide / ...
Registration is now open for Intensive Human Rights Program for School Board Leaders
The Ministry of Education has partnered with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to provide an Intensive Human Rights Training Program for school board leaders. Registration is now open for the fall 2023 Program, Hate Activity in School Boards. The program will...
OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week
“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through continued engagement with Indigenous staff and partners. This is one small act of caring that can make activities more meaningful.”
Provincial Update – September 25, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 18 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – Bill 98 Next Steps / Regulation Postings Other News and Information Recent Legislative...
Honouring the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, schools and school boards across Ontario, including students, staff, and school communities, will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.
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Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Nearly 50 English public school board trustees from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park today for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) annual Advocacy Day.
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been successfully negotiated with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario on central terms of a collective agreement with Teachers and Occasional Teachers.
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
We are pleased to unveil our comprehensive response to the Ministry of Education's 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and Grants for Student Needs. This strategic response is grounded in feedback from key stakeholders, including senior staff, alignment with the...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2023
Hamilton school board breaks living wage pledgeHamilton Spectator - November 4, 2023Hamilton’s public school board says it can no longer fulfil a 2013 commitment to provide all employees a living wage because their pay is now bargained provincially.Associate director...
CSBA President’s Bulletin
The latest Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President’s Bulletin is now available. The CSBA Board of Directors meets four times a year to discuss topics that range from initiatives in specific jurisdictions, advocacy efforts on shared national issues, as...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Education Workers on September 22, 2023.
Celebrating Local Government Leaders
Let’s join together to celebrate and support our local government leaders. Thank you to all school board trustees across the province – your dedication and commitment to public education is valued.
AMO’s 2024 Youth Fellowship Program
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is seeking applicants for its 2024 Youth Fellowship Program. Please share this opportunity with students interested in local government, policy development, governance, and the health of our democracy. This...
Provincial Update – October 10, 2023
This update includes news about: Recent Legislative Business – Week of October 2 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – New Regulatory Posting Ministry of Education Communications Canadian School Boards Association...
Submission to the OHRC’s Anti-Black Racism in Education Consultation
We are pleased to share the OPSBA Black Trustees’ Caucus submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Consultation on Anti-Black Racism in Education.
OPSBA in the Media – October 2023
Ontario high school teachers finish contract talks without wage deal: ‘The Ford government is still refusing to invest in education’Toronto Star - October 26, 2023Contract talks have wrapped up between the province and the union representing Ontario’s public high...
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees’ Associations/School Board Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with the ETFO Education Workers.
Professional Learning – Public Services Health & Safety Association
The Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) offers Canadian Standard and Ministry of Labour approved online Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification Training. PSHA's Blended Certification training combines online modules and classroom...
Provincial Update – October 2, 2023
This update Includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 25 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – UPDATE Ministry of Education Communications - 2024-25 Education Funding Consultation Guide / ...
Registration is now open for Intensive Human Rights Program for School Board Leaders
The Ministry of Education has partnered with York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School to provide an Intensive Human Rights Training Program for school board leaders. Registration is now open for the fall 2023 Program, Hate Activity in School Boards. The program will...
OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week
“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through continued engagement with Indigenous staff and partners. This is one small act of caring that can make activities more meaningful.”
Provincial Update – September 25, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 18 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – Bill 98 Next Steps / Regulation Postings Other News and Information Recent Legislative...
Honouring the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, schools and school boards across Ontario, including students, staff, and school communities, will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997.
