Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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 Business The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returned on September 25, 2023, following summer recess. Many MPPs attended…