Ministry of Education Update – February 2019

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  • Ministry of Education Update – February 2019

    Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2018 B and SB Memoranda. OPSBA Summaries 2019 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2019 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) 2018 B Memoranda 2018 SB Memoranda 2017 B Memoranda 2017 SB Memoranda Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Submission Guidelines for Policy Resolutions & Proposed Amendments to the OPSBA Constitution

    POLICY RESOLUTIONS Submission deadline: Monday, April 1, 2019 Monday, April 1 is the deadline for OPSBA member boards to submit policy resolutions for consideration by the general membership at the 2019 OPSBA Annual General Meeting. Policy resolutions from member boards that are passed at the AGM are incorporated into the work planning that takes place…

  • Legislative Update – February 19, 2019

    The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returns February 19, 2019. Following is an update on legislation that OPSBA is monitoring and other recent items. Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act On December 6, Economic Development Minister Todd Smith introduced Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act. The omnibus bill includes changes to 12 different ministries and proposes…

  • 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…