Some Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario collective agreements have outdated language that does not match the province’s regulated class sizes. Our proposal is that all collective agreements align with the Ministry of Education’s regulated class sizes. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association is not proposing any increase to these regulated class sizes. Our collective agreements…

​May 8, 2015 – ETFO President Sam Hammond announced to parents that elementary teachers will begin work to rule on Monday, May 11th and will not administer standardized tests, write report card comments or perform other administrative duties. He also indicated that the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is demanding numerous concessions. ETFO has further indicated…

Collective bargaining is a two-way street. A collective agreement is signed by both employee and employer representatives. It includes rights and responsibilities for both Parties. It is a shared document. Our collective challenge is to promote and support student learning, achievement and well-being while respecting a balanced teacher workload. WE MUST ADAPT TO CHANGE  The…

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) views today’s Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement as evidence of the provincial government’s continued commitment to the value of a strong publicly funded education system. Continued stability in our schools is an essential foundation for student success and well-being. OPSBA welcomes the provincial government’s commitment to sustainable…

Every school day in every one of Ontario’s school boards, the future is being created. Building that bright future is a local affair. Ask any parent, teacher or principal – education is a hands-on job. So when it comes to making decisions, it matters that we have the best school board trustees. On Monday, Oct.…

Ontario’s future depends on parents, teachers, principals, supervisory officers, educational workers and an electorate that cares about our education system. On Monday, October 27th, municipal and school board elections will be held throughout the province. In every town, city and region, voters will choose school trustees for 72 school boards. That’s why the Ontario Public…

​ The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Michael Barrett was acclaimed as President of OPSBA for the 2014-15 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on July 4, 2014. “As members of school boards, trustees hold the only democratically elected office in Ontario that is specifically entrusted with…

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) has declared May 27th Education Day in the province of Ontario. On this day, candidates from the four major provincial parties have been invited to share their views and answer questions in local schools throughout the province on the issues affecting public education. “The growth of our province…

Note: The School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014 was proclaimed on April 24, 2014 and is now in full force.     TORONTO, April 8, 2014 – For more than five years, a key priority of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association has been to secure a legislated and fair structure and process for effective provincial bargaining. That…

TORONTO, June 17, 2013 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributions to public education made by individuals from across Ontario. While it is impossible to honour all those dedicated people who make a difference, the recipients of these awards represent the many who work tirelessly and unselfishly to make…

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Michael Barrett was acclaimed as President of OPSBA at its Annual General Meeting held on June 8, 2013. “As members of school boards, trustees hold the only democratically elected office in Ontario that is specifically entrusted with the well-being and success of students,”…

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) welcomes the provincial government’s early release today of the 2013-14 Grants for Student Needs (GSN). OPSBA has taken every available opportunity over the last year to bring education funding issues before the Ministers of Education and Finance and their staff. The Association’s contributions to the GSN process included…