Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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OPSBA in the Media — February 2023
Guidelines needed for school closures in Ontario CBC Radio, Ontario Morning – February 27, 2023 Play segment … Ontario boards want Ford government to end ban on closing, merging schools CBC News – February 25, 2023 School boards across Ontario are asking Premier Doug Ford’s government to lift a moratorium that has barred them from…
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OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with OCEW
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), in conjunction with the Council of Trustees‘ Associations, and with approval from the Crown, is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with the Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) on December 10, 2022.
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Applications for the new Canada Dental Benefit are now open!
Seeing a dental care professional is important not only for oral health, but for overall health. In Canada, a third of people do not have dental insurance, leaving many unable to visit an oral health professional to get the dental care they need. This is why the federal government has created the Canada Dental Benefit,…
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Register now for the STEM Fellowship’s Digital Citizenship Graduation Award
The STEM Fellowship’s Digital Citizenship Graduation Award (DCGA) is a recognition for the unique contributions made by students in the digital realm. The DCGA recognizes graduating Canadian high school and CÉGEP students that have demonstrated responsibility, innovation, and creativity in the digital world throughout their high school years. Award recipients go beyond academics as they…
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Legislative Update – January 16, 2023
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for Winter Recess with Members of Provincial Parliament returning on February 21, 2023. ATTENTION ALL Trustees — 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide OPSBA, in partnership with the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), is excited to announce the release of this comprehensive guide, which has been expertly crafted to provide…
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New! The 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide
The 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide for trustees, school boards, directors of education, and communities is now available! OPSBA, in partnership with the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), is excited to announce the release of this comprehensive guide, which has been expertly crafted to provide school trustees with the knowledge they need to effectively govern and…