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OPSBA statement regarding possible school board amalgamations

“As the government continues its focus on fiscal restraint, there have been a number of rumours about options being considered to achieve their budget objectives. To date, we have not received confirmation the government is pursuing regional amalgamations of school boards. However, history has shown that forced amalgamations don’t necessarily result in cost savings and…
Black History Month in Ontario school boards

Throughout February, school boards across Ontario are observing, learning about and celebrating Black History Month! Here at OPSBA, we are proud to join our members in recognizing and honouring the experiences, contributions and achievements of Canadians of African and Caribbean descent. Here’s just a sample of what is happening in school boards: Halton District School Board…
Legislative Update – January 31, 2019

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for winter recess and returns on February 19, 2019. The following is an update on recent items. OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance The fully updated OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance is now available in print and electronic versions and will be distributed directly to school boards as a…
More than 300 trustees and staff attend successful 2019 Public Education Symposium

OPSBA’s 2019 Public Education Symposium was held from January 24 to 26 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, in partnership with the Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO). Featuring outstanding speakers, including Don Drummond of Queen’s University, Canadian Football League legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons, Minister of Education Lisa Thompson, and media training consultant…
2019 Education Labour Relations and HR Symposium

Registration for OPSBA’s premier labour relations and human resources professional learning opportunity is open! The 2019 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium takes place April 4 and 5 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto. The Symposium is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and human resources to trustees, directors of education, senior human resources…
The 2019 CSBA Congress and OPSBA AGM

The Canadian School Boards Association Congress and the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education are the leading national professional development events for the school board sector in Canada. This year, OPSBA is hosting the events in Toronto and is building a dynamic and inspiring program inspired by the outstanding work of school boards across the country. Save the Dates! National…
2019 Education Labour Relations and HR Symposium

Registration for OPSBA’s premier labour relations and human resources professional learning opportunity is open! The 2019 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium takes place April 4 and 5 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto. The Symposium is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and human resources to trustees, directors of education, senior human resources…
OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance is available now!

The fully updated OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance is now available in print and electronic versions and will be distributed directly to school boards as a resource for trustees and boards as the 2018-2022 term of office gets underway. It will also be available in print at the 2019 Public Education Symposium. The revised guide…
OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance is available now!

The fully updated OPSBA’s Guide to Good Governance is now available in print and electronic versions and will be distributed directly to school boards as a resource for trustees and boards as the 2018-2022 term of office gets underway. It will also be available in print at the 2019 Public Education Symposium. The revised guide…
New Privacy Guide for Ontario Schools released

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) has produced A Guide to Privacy and Access to Information in Ontario Schools. This guide describes the obligations and rights that school boards, principals, teachers and administrators have under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). IPC has also developed a series of…
Legislative Update – January 11, 2019

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for winter recess and returns on February 19, 2019. On January 7, the Premier sent a letter to all Ontario Public Service staff with a message focusing on jobs, health care and fiscal balance. The Premier outlined his administration’s top three “emerging priorities” in a letter to more…
Legislative Update – December 18, 2018

The House reconvened this week for four days to allow Labour Minister Laurie Scott to introduce Bill 67, Labour Relations Amendment Act (Protecting Ontario’s Power Supply). The legislation is aimed at preventing a strike or lockout at Ontario Power Generation and sets out a mechanism for binding arbitration between OPG and the Power Workers’ Union.…