OPSBA comments on proposals to change EDCs

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  • OPSBA comments on proposals to change EDCs

    Ontario’s school boards need access to appropriate Education Development Charge (EDC) funds to cover the actual costs of sites and the flexibility to support boards experiencing areas of growth. Currently, EDCs are levies on new construction in a municipality given to school boards solely to pay for new school sites, and are managed by the directives…

  • OPSBA statement regarding negotiations with CUPE as of October 2

    “This morning CUPE advised the Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA) and the Crown of its intention to engage in a full withdrawal of service commencing on October 7, 2019. School boards across the province are assessing how this will impact our students and schools, with our primary focus on student safety.    These impacts will vary…

  • Update regarding negotiations with CUPE

      Toronto, September 29, 2019 – Regrettably, the mediation among the Council of Trustees Associations, the Crown and CUPE has ended without reaching a collective agreement. During negotiations we have responded in a responsible way to CUPE’s proposals including benefits, job security and a renewal of funding for additional staffing. School boards are concerned about…

  • OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – September 27 and 28, 2019

    The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 27 and 28, 2019, in Toronto. Chief Elaine Johnston, Chair of OPSBA’s Indigenous Trustees’ Council (ITC), gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the Métis Nation.…

  • Legislative Update – September 27, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019. Information and Communications Standards Development Committee – Extension Notice The Information and Communications Standards Development Committee’s Initial Recommendations Report is available on the ministry’s website for public review and feedback. The Minister has extended the public comment period from…

  • Registration for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification

    Registration for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification for the 2019-20 school year is now open. Registration will be open until 12 pm on October 25. Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process. All schools, including schools that have been certified in the past, must register each year. To register, schools are required to upload a signed…

  • Legislative Update – September 16, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on Monday, October 28, 2019.  OPSBA Federal Election Resource Guide for School Boards and Trustees On September 11, the writ was drawn up for the upcoming Federal Election, which takes place on October 21, 2019. The writ is the signal for the official beginning…

  • The 2019 Federal Election

    ​The 2019 Canadian federal elections will take place on October 21. On this day, Canadians will elect Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country. MPs are elected to represent the views of their constituents in the legislative assembly. The policies of government are far-reaching. These decisions affect everyone, whether or not they have children in the…

  • Legislative Update – September 9, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019.  PPM 128 – The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct The Minister of Education announced changes regarding PPM 128 via the news release, Ontario Takes Action to Focus on Learning. The PPM is being changed to…

  • Legislative Update – September 3, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains on summer recess and resumes on October 28, 2019. Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Last week, OPSBA shared information about the revised curriculum, including the exemption policy that was outlined in Policy/Program Memorandum 162. This will be an agenda item at the upcoming September meeting of OPSBA’s…

  • Welcome back to school!

    The 2019-20 school year is beginning and I want to thank each one of you for the contribution you make to your local, democratically elected school boards on behalf of the students and your communities. Like you, I am proud that all children are welcomed into our schools and provided with the opportunity to learn and…

  • 2020 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open

    Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2020 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare Canadian youth for the challenges of tomorrow. Looking for inspiration? Check out previous teaching and early childhood education…