Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow
OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Legislative Update – October 28, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumes October 28, 2019. MPPs will sit for a six-week-long fall session as the House is slated to rise for the winter recess on December 12. There's one constituency break on the parliamentary calendar for the week of November 11....
Local Government Week is October 20 to 26!
Local Government Week (LGW) aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. Please join OPSBA, our member trustees and our education partners in raising civic awareness and promoting...
Legislative Update – October 15, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced that the Fall Economic Statement will be presented on November 6, 2019. Local Government Week 2019 - October 20-26 -...
Legislative Update – October 4, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. OPSBA Submissions OPSBA sent the following submissions to government regulatory postings. Proposed Regulations re Enhancing Municipal Road Safety through Automated...
OPSBA in the Media – October 2019
OPSBA Statement Regarding Minister Lecce’s Secondary Class Size AnnouncementOPSBA Media Release, Oct. 24, 2019 CTA and the Provincial Government Reach a Tentative Agreement with CUPEOPSBA Media Release, Oct. 6, 2019 Hundreds of Ontario public high school teachers laid...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 27 and 28, 2019
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 27 and 28, 2019, in Toronto. Chief Elaine Johnston, Chair of OPSBA's Indigenous Trustees' Council (ITC), gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee...
Legislative Update – September 27, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019. Financial Accountability Office (FAO) - Expenditure Estimates 2019-20: Ministry of Education On September 27, the Financial Accountability Officer, Peter Weltman,...
Registration for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification
Registration for Ophea's Healthy Schools Certification for the 2019-20 school year is now open. Registration will be open until 12 pm on October 25. Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process. All schools, including schools that have been...
Legislative Update – September 16, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019. OPSBA Federal Election Resource Guide for School Boards and Trustees On September 11, the writ was drawn up for the upcoming Federal Election, which takes place...
Legislative Update – September 9, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. PPM 128 - The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct The Minister of Education announced changes regarding PPM 128 via the news release, Ontario...
OPSBA in the Media – September 2019
Update regarding negotiations with CUPEOPSBA Media Release, Sept. 29, 2019 Here's what you need to know about education workers' work-to-rule campaignNewmarkettoday, Sept. 30, 2019Many duties performed by clerical staff, educational assistants, early childhood...
Legislative Update – September 3, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Last week, OPSBA shared information about the revised curriculum, including the exemption policy that was outlined...
2020 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2020 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Register for Student Vote Canada 2019
This fall, more than 9,000 schools and 1 million students are expected to take part in Student Vote Canada 2019 coinciding with the October federal election. Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides elementary and high school students with the...
Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow
OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Legislative Update – October 28, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumes October 28, 2019. MPPs will sit for a six-week-long fall session as the House is slated to rise for the winter recess on December 12. There's one constituency break on the parliamentary calendar for the week of November 11....
Local Government Week is October 20 to 26!
Local Government Week (LGW) aims to increase youth and public awareness about the important role local government plays in our communities. Please join OPSBA, our member trustees and our education partners in raising civic awareness and promoting...
Legislative Update – October 15, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced that the Fall Economic Statement will be presented on November 6, 2019. Local Government Week 2019 - October 20-26 -...
Legislative Update – October 4, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. OPSBA Submissions OPSBA sent the following submissions to government regulatory postings. Proposed Regulations re Enhancing Municipal Road Safety through Automated...
OPSBA in the Media – October 2019
OPSBA Statement Regarding Minister Lecce’s Secondary Class Size AnnouncementOPSBA Media Release, Oct. 24, 2019 CTA and the Provincial Government Reach a Tentative Agreement with CUPEOPSBA Media Release, Oct. 6, 2019 Hundreds of Ontario public high school teachers laid...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 27 and 28, 2019
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 27 and 28, 2019, in Toronto. Chief Elaine Johnston, Chair of OPSBA's Indigenous Trustees' Council (ITC), gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee...
Legislative Update – September 27, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019. Financial Accountability Office (FAO) - Expenditure Estimates 2019-20: Ministry of Education On September 27, the Financial Accountability Officer, Peter Weltman,...
Registration for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification
Registration for Ophea's Healthy Schools Certification for the 2019-20 school year is now open. Registration will be open until 12 pm on October 25. Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process. All schools, including schools that have been...
Legislative Update – September 16, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019. OPSBA Federal Election Resource Guide for School Boards and Trustees On September 11, the writ was drawn up for the upcoming Federal Election, which takes place...
Legislative Update – September 9, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. PPM 128 - The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct The Minister of Education announced changes regarding PPM 128 via the news release, Ontario...
OPSBA in the Media – September 2019
Update regarding negotiations with CUPEOPSBA Media Release, Sept. 29, 2019 Here's what you need to know about education workers' work-to-rule campaignNewmarkettoday, Sept. 30, 2019Many duties performed by clerical staff, educational assistants, early childhood...
Legislative Update – September 3, 2019
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Last week, OPSBA shared information about the revised curriculum, including the exemption policy that was outlined...
2020 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open
Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2020 Prime Minister's Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare...
Register for Student Vote Canada 2019
This fall, more than 9,000 schools and 1 million students are expected to take part in Student Vote Canada 2019 coinciding with the October federal election. Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides elementary and high school students with the...
