Archives: OPSBA News Posts

Closed in, stuffy and disconnected: Why do Hamilton schools have so many portables?
OPSBA Reps Tour NNDSB Facilities, Observe Programs
Indigenous student trustees to meet for first time in the Sault
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 (CSBA) – Advocacy Week in Ottawa Ontario Ombudsman 2022-2023 Annual Report Other News and Information…
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.
Want to weigh in about the Ford government’s new changes to schools and skilled trades? Here’s your chance
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 / Grants For Student Needs Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development Sessions for School Board Leaders…
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 training which is applicable to all workplaces in Ontario. For more information, visit the PSHSA website.
Ontario kids are now taught Indigenous curriculum earlier. Here’s why that matters, say advocates
What is being done in Ontario schools to meet calls of the Truth and Reconciliation commission.
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 engage participants in discussions about how school boards can identify, prevent and address…