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Really severe challenges’: Ontario school boards struggle with unprecedented staff absences
OPSBA approves Provincial Terms and Conditions for Principals and Vice-Principals

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has approved the Provincial Terms and Conditions for Principals and Vice-Principals.
Student Trustee Handbook 2022 – New Resource for School Boards

OPSBA and OSTA-AECO are pleased to announce the publication of a new Student Trustee Handbook, which was produced by the trustee members of the OPSBA-OSTA Liaison Committee and student trustees on the Public Board Council (PBC) of OSTA-AECO.
Legislative Update – January 24, 2022

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned during winter recess with Members of Provincial Parliament returning on February 22, 2022. Rod Phillips has announced his resignation as the Minister of Long-Term Care and will not be seeking re-election. The Premier issued a statement indicating Paul Calandra would take over that portfolio, along with his other…
When is an absence an absence? New school reporting system needs details, boards say
Local school boards prepare for return to four-class semesters
GTA schools scramble to hire supply teachers, fill absences
Toronto public, Catholic school boards call another snow day for Tuesday
Legislative Update – January 17, 2022

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is on winter recess with Members of Provincial Parliament returning on February 22, 2022. COVID-19 Update / Return to School Winter 2022 On January 12, Minister Stephen Lecce confirmed that Ontario’s publicly funded schools would be returning to in-class learning on January 17. However, many of Ontario’s school boards closed…
Relief , – but also concern ‚ – for Ontario families as schools set to reopen
Millions of COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed when Ontario reopens schools
Ontario schools to notify families when 30% of staff and students absent