Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with CUPE
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with CUPE on November 20, 2022.
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OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Donaldson as the Association’s new Executive Director. She will succeed W.R. (Rusty) Hick, who is retiring from the role after a rewarding career in public education.
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Legislative Update – December 12, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has now risen for Winter Recess with Members of Provincial Parliaments returning on February 21, 2023. OPSBA Welcomes New Executive Director – Stephanie Donaldson The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Donaldson as the Association’s new Executive Director. She will succeed W.R.…
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Tentative agreement reached with OCEW
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 Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW).
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Legislative Update – December 5, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament will be at Queen’s Park this week for four days before rising for winter recess after December 8. REMINDER – OPSBA’s PES Registration is open! OPSBA’s 2023 Public Education Symposium (PES) is being held January 26 to 28 at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto. We look forward to welcoming new and returning…
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OPSBA in the Media – December 2022
Public Split on Reconciliation with Schools93.1 The Border – December 5, 2022Ontarians are split on whether Ontario’s public education system is doing a good job when it comes to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.A survey conducted for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association found just 21 saying it is doing a good to a very good…
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CSBA Update
The latest edition of the Canadian School Boards Association President’s Bulletin is now online!
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OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – November 27, 2022
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a meeting in Toronto on November 27, 2022. This meeting was the last attended by retiring Executive Director W.R. (Rusty) Hick, who was honoured with a standing ovation from the Board. A new Executive Director will be announced shortly. It was also the first…
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Legislative Update – November 28, 2022
Members of Provincial Parliament have eight sitting days before rising for winter recess after December 8. OPSBA’s PES Registration is open! OPSBA’s 2023 Public Education Symposium (PES) will be held from January 26 to 28 at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto. We look forward to welcoming new and returning trustees in person! PES is OPSBA’s premier…
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Ontarians agree – spending on education is an investment in the future
Today, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and Nanos Research released new survey data regarding several public education issues ranging from education funding to curriculum, special education, equity, and governance. The associated report includes comparisons to OPSBA and Nanos’ 2019 survey.