We invite you to join OPSBA’s next Speakers Series event on Thursday, April 8 at noon. We are excited to welcome Tyler Stewart from the iconic Canadian music group Barenaked Ladies! The Arts & Public Education Tyler understands the importance of including the arts...
Month: March 2021
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Legislative Update – March 29, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was back in session beginning March 22, 2021, and will sit again on March 29 for four days. MPPs are then on a constituency week that coincides with the Easter holiday. Following that is the revised spring break, which is to occur...
OPSBA statement on the government’s proposed plan for remote learning
“The government’s draft plan for making online and remote learning options permanent, as referenced in today’s Globe and Mail, is not in the best interest of students. We are deeply concerned about any proposal that prioritizes cost-cutting or revenue...
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OPSBA in the Media – March 2021
Hamilton school board chairs cool to province’s permanent online learning planHamilton News, Mar. 31, 2021The chair of Hamilton’s Catholic school board says he has “deep, deep concerns” about the province’s proposal to make online and remote learning permanent options...
OPSBA – Provincial Budget Highlights 2021-22
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Legislative Update – March 22, 2021
Members of Provincial Parliament return to Queen’s Park on March 22, after having gone back to their respective ridings for a constituency week. A reminder that the provincial budget will be delivered on March 24, by Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and...
March 25 – OPSBA Virtual Workshop, Planning in a Time of Crisis
OPSBA invites you to join our next speaker session on Thursday, March 25 from at 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Theresa Macbeth (see bio below) who will lead a session on strategic planning and engagement during COVID-19. Planning in a Time of Crisis...
OPSBA Response to Min of Ed Human Trafficking Questionnaire
CSBA’s Indigenous Leaders panel
On March 11, 2021, CSBA presented a virtual panel discussion with Indigenous leaders on building strategic relationships and they shared how organizations and school boards can build authentic connections that support all students. The panelists were: Mary Culbertson...
OPSBA statement on Manitoba’s decision to eliminate school boards
“The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association joins our colleagues and partners at the Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) in denouncing the Manitoba government’s plan to abolish school boards. This legislation is an unacceptable attack on local community-based...
Legislative Update – March 15, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is adjourned while MPPs are on a constituency week from March 15 to 19, 2021. They return to Queen’s Park on March 22. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board announced on March 11 that the...
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Month: March 2021
OPSBA Welcomes Barenaked Ladies Band Member Tyler Stewart
We invite you to join OPSBA’s next Speakers Series event on Thursday, April 8 at noon. We are excited to welcome Tyler Stewart from the iconic Canadian music group Barenaked Ladies! The Arts & Public Education Tyler understands the importance of including the arts...
Site Search
Legislative Update – March 29, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was back in session beginning March 22, 2021, and will sit again on March 29 for four days. MPPs are then on a constituency week that coincides with the Easter holiday. Following that is the revised spring break, which is to occur...
OPSBA statement on the government’s proposed plan for remote learning
“The government’s draft plan for making online and remote learning options permanent, as referenced in today’s Globe and Mail, is not in the best interest of students. We are deeply concerned about any proposal that prioritizes cost-cutting or revenue...
OPSBALetter_MinisterLecce_Vaccination_EducationWorkers
OPSBA in the Media – March 2021
Hamilton school board chairs cool to province’s permanent online learning planHamilton News, Mar. 31, 2021The chair of Hamilton’s Catholic school board says he has “deep, deep concerns” about the province’s proposal to make online and remote learning permanent options...
OPSBA – Provincial Budget Highlights 2021-22
OPSBA BOD Code of Conduct Enforcement Procedure
OPSBA BOD Code of Conduct Policy
Legislative Update – March 22, 2021
Members of Provincial Parliament return to Queen’s Park on March 22, after having gone back to their respective ridings for a constituency week. A reminder that the provincial budget will be delivered on March 24, by Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and...
March 25 – OPSBA Virtual Workshop, Planning in a Time of Crisis
OPSBA invites you to join our next speaker session on Thursday, March 25 from at 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. We are pleased to welcome Theresa Macbeth (see bio below) who will lead a session on strategic planning and engagement during COVID-19. Planning in a Time of Crisis...
OPSBA Response to Min of Ed Human Trafficking Questionnaire
CSBA’s Indigenous Leaders panel
On March 11, 2021, CSBA presented a virtual panel discussion with Indigenous leaders on building strategic relationships and they shared how organizations and school boards can build authentic connections that support all students. The panelists were: Mary Culbertson...
OPSBA statement on Manitoba’s decision to eliminate school boards
“The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association joins our colleagues and partners at the Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) in denouncing the Manitoba government’s plan to abolish school boards. This legislation is an unacceptable attack on local community-based...
Legislative Update – March 15, 2021
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is adjourned while MPPs are on a constituency week from March 15 to 19, 2021. They return to Queen’s Park on March 22. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board announced on March 11 that the...
