The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is extremely pleased to see the federal government’s investment of $1 billion over five years to support a new National School Food Program. OPSBA has been advocating for this much-needed investment for years, since it was initially mentioned in the 2019 federal budget. We are hopeful that the Ontario government will move quickly and collaboratively to ensure the positive impacts of this program can be felt as early as the start of the next school year.
OPSBA News
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
“Since its inception, OPSBA’s Black Trustees’ Caucus (BTC) has been advocating for this enhancement to Ontario’s curriculum and we are thrilled it has come to fruition. The minister has said it before, and BTC strongly affirms, Black history is Canadian history.”
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Teachers and Occasional Teachers on November 21, 2023.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 / ...
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.
Provincial Update – August 28, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information - NEW Memo “Launch of 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program” Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development...
Provincial Update – July 31, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW TODAY - Ministry of Education memos re: Bill 98 Implementation OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Recent...
Celebrating the 2023 OPSBA Award Recipients
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association offers six annual awards to recognize outstanding contributions to public education by individuals in Ontario! While it is impossible to honour all those special people who make a difference, the recipients of these awards represent the many people who work behind the scenes and make our schools and educational system better.
Provincial Update – June 19, 2023
This update includes news on: Legislative Business for the Week of June 12 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Initial Regulations Posted for Consultation OPSBA Recent Advocacy and Actions Ministry of Education Communications OPSBA Annual General...
OPSBA News
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is extremely pleased to see the federal government’s investment of $1 billion over five years to support a new National School Food Program. OPSBA has been advocating for this much-needed investment for years, since it was initially mentioned in the 2019 federal budget. We are hopeful that the Ontario government will move quickly and collaboratively to ensure the positive impacts of this program can be felt as early as the start of the next school year.
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
“Since its inception, OPSBA’s Black Trustees’ Caucus (BTC) has been advocating for this enhancement to Ontario’s curriculum and we are thrilled it has come to fruition. The minister has said it before, and BTC strongly affirms, Black history is Canadian history.”
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Teachers and Occasional Teachers on November 21, 2023.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 / ...
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.
Provincial Update – August 28, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information - NEW Memo “Launch of 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program” Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development...
Provincial Update – July 31, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW TODAY - Ministry of Education memos re: Bill 98 Implementation OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Recent...
Celebrating the 2023 OPSBA Award Recipients
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association offers six annual awards to recognize outstanding contributions to public education by individuals in Ontario! While it is impossible to honour all those special people who make a difference, the recipients of these awards represent the many people who work behind the scenes and make our schools and educational system better.
Provincial Update – June 19, 2023
This update includes news on: Legislative Business for the Week of June 12 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 - Initial Regulations Posted for Consultation OPSBA Recent Advocacy and Actions Ministry of Education Communications OPSBA Annual General...
