AODA Update – 2017 Requirements

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  • AODA Update – 2017 Requirements

    ​New accessibility requirements come into effect on January 1, 2017. Here is what school boards and school authorities need to do: 1 – 49 Employees Make your HR practices accessible Make your public information accessible when asked 50+ Employees Make new or redeveloped public spaces accessible. This includes: recreational trails and beach access routes outdoor public…

  • Ontario Ombudsman releases 2015-16 Annual Report

    Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his office’s 2015-16 Annual Report on Nov. 2, 2016. The Ombudsman received 22,118 cases in the 2015-16 fiscal year. The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) received 1,025 complaints, “making it once again the most complained about government organization.” The FRO is the provincial body in charge of enforcing child and spousal support…

  • Legislative Update

    ​ The House adjourned for constituency week from November 7 to 11 and MPPs will reconvene on Monday, November 14, 2016. These leaves 16 days before the Legislative Assembly rises for Winter Break after Thursday December 8, 2016. Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his first annual report since taking office. The ombudsman received 22,118 cases in the 2015-16…

  • Register now for CSBA Congress 2017, July 5 to 8

    The National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education and the Canadian School Board Association’s Congress 2017 will be held from July 5 to 8 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler hotel. CSBA Congress 2017 will provide trustees, senior district school board staff, principals, vice-principals, and school business officials with an opportunity to explore cohesive leadership to support…

  • Ministry releases 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide

    ​ The Ministry of Education has released its 2017-18 Education Funding Engagement Guide. The Guide focuses on key funding areas including: Renewed Mathematics Strategy Highly Skilled Workforce Enabling Digital Education Special Education Grant Indigenous Education Children and Youth in Care Next Steps in Community Hubs In addition to the release of the guide, the Ministry…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda B16, B17 and B18; and SB32 and SB33. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Public Education Symposium 2017

    ​ Online registration for the Public Education Symposium (PES) is now open. PES 2017 begins on Thursday, January 19 and ends on Saturday, January 21. The hotel cut-off date for room reservations is FRIDAY, January 9, 2017. Information on hotel accommodation is available on OPSBA’s website and in the Program Outline flyer. Further details on sessions are available in the online…

  • Legislative Update

    Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act Bill 37, the Protecting Students Act, has begun to move quickly. On October 20, the bill had a successful time allocation motion led by the Liberals. The motion sets out a timetable for the bill to move to committee, conduct public hearings, consider amendments and return to the House.…

  • Provincial byelections called for Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook

    ​Writs were issued on October 19 for byelections in the electoral districts of Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook to fill vacancies created in the provincial parliament. Voting day will be November 17, 2016.

  • 2016 Northern Region Meeting and Program

    On October 14 and 15, OPSBA hosted the annual Northern Regional Meeting and Program at Thunder Bay’s Valhalla Inn. More than 40 trustees, school board administrators and OPSBA staff came together to discuss effective practices and current issues affecting their boards, including labour relations, equity, indigenous education and student well-being. Click here to view the program and presentations. The…

  • New learning tools now available for French as a Second Language students

    ​ A learning toolset designed for English language school boards to help Grades 1 to 12 students develop their listening skills is now available. À L’Écoute was developed by IDÉLLO, Groupe Média, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. À L’Écoute is based on Ontario’s FSL curriculum and contains more than 100 resources designed and produced for French as a Second Language…

  • 2016 Northern Region Meeting and Program

    ​On October 14 and 15, OPSBA hosted the annual Northern Regional Meeting and Program at Thunder Bay’s Valhalla Inn. More than 40 trustees, school board administrators and OPSBA staff came together to discuss effective practices and current issues affecting their boards, including labour relations, equity, indigenous education and student well-being. As well, Lakehead DSB Trustee Ron…