OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
Take Your MPP to School Week
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
Just like inflationary impacts on families and businesses, all costs in school board budgets continue to rise. As our members have not seen a corresponding increase in funding, there will undoubtedly be an impact on school board operations.
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is extremely pleased to see the federal government’s investment of $1 billion over five years to support a new National School Food Program. OPSBA has been advocating for this much-needed investment for years, since it was initially mentioned in the 2019 federal budget. We are hopeful that the Ontario government will move quickly and collaboratively to ensure the positive impacts of this program can be felt as early as the start of the next school year.
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
“Since its inception, OPSBA’s Black Trustees’ Caucus (BTC) has been advocating for this enhancement to Ontario’s curriculum and we are thrilled it has come to fruition. The minister has said it before, and BTC strongly affirms, Black history is Canadian history.”
Take Your MPP to School Week
Take Your MPP to School Week is taking place during and around the week of May 21 to 24 and celebrates the value of local advocacy and collaboration between school board trustees, school boards, and schools and Ontario’s MPPs.
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Teachers and Occasional Teachers on November 21, 2023.
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Nearly 50 English public school board trustees from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park today for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) annual Advocacy Day.
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been successfully negotiated with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario on central terms of a collective agreement with Teachers and Occasional Teachers.
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
We are pleased to unveil our comprehensive response to the Ministry of Education's 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and Grants for Student Needs. This strategic response is grounded in feedback from key stakeholders, including senior staff, alignment with the...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2023
Hamilton school board breaks living wage pledgeHamilton Spectator - November 4, 2023Hamilton’s public school board says it can no longer fulfil a 2013 commitment to provide all employees a living wage because their pay is now bargained provincially.Associate director...
CSBA President’s Bulletin
The latest Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President’s Bulletin is now available. The CSBA Board of Directors meets four times a year to discuss topics that range from initiatives in specific jurisdictions, advocacy efforts on shared national issues, as...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Education Workers on September 22, 2023.
Celebrating Local Government Leaders
Let’s join together to celebrate and support our local government leaders. Thank you to all school board trustees across the province – your dedication and commitment to public education is valued.
AMO’s 2024 Youth Fellowship Program
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is seeking applicants for its 2024 Youth Fellowship Program. Please share this opportunity with students interested in local government, policy development, governance, and the health of our democracy. This...
Provincial Update – October 10, 2023
This update includes news about: Recent Legislative Business – Week of October 2 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – New Regulatory Posting Ministry of Education Communications Canadian School Boards Association...
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
Take Your MPP to School Week
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
Just like inflationary impacts on families and businesses, all costs in school board budgets continue to rise. As our members have not seen a corresponding increase in funding, there will undoubtedly be an impact on school board operations.
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is extremely pleased to see the federal government’s investment of $1 billion over five years to support a new National School Food Program. OPSBA has been advocating for this much-needed investment for years, since it was initially mentioned in the 2019 federal budget. We are hopeful that the Ontario government will move quickly and collaboratively to ensure the positive impacts of this program can be felt as early as the start of the next school year.
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
“Since its inception, OPSBA’s Black Trustees’ Caucus (BTC) has been advocating for this enhancement to Ontario’s curriculum and we are thrilled it has come to fruition. The minister has said it before, and BTC strongly affirms, Black history is Canadian history.”
Take Your MPP to School Week
Take Your MPP to School Week is taking place during and around the week of May 21 to 24 and celebrates the value of local advocacy and collaboration between school board trustees, school boards, and schools and Ontario’s MPPs.
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Teachers and Occasional Teachers on November 21, 2023.
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Nearly 50 English public school board trustees from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park today for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) annual Advocacy Day.
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been successfully negotiated with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario on central terms of a collective agreement with Teachers and Occasional Teachers.
OPSBA Response to the 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and GSN Consultation
We are pleased to unveil our comprehensive response to the Ministry of Education's 2024-25 Education Consultation Guide and Grants for Student Needs. This strategic response is grounded in feedback from key stakeholders, including senior staff, alignment with the...
OPSBA in the Media – November 2023
Hamilton school board breaks living wage pledgeHamilton Spectator - November 4, 2023Hamilton’s public school board says it can no longer fulfil a 2013 commitment to provide all employees a living wage because their pay is now bargained provincially.Associate director...
CSBA President’s Bulletin
The latest Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) President’s Bulletin is now available. The CSBA Board of Directors meets four times a year to discuss topics that range from initiatives in specific jurisdictions, advocacy efforts on shared national issues, as...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Education Workers on September 22, 2023.
Celebrating Local Government Leaders
Let’s join together to celebrate and support our local government leaders. Thank you to all school board trustees across the province – your dedication and commitment to public education is valued.
AMO’s 2024 Youth Fellowship Program
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is seeking applicants for its 2024 Youth Fellowship Program. Please share this opportunity with students interested in local government, policy development, governance, and the health of our democracy. This...
Provincial Update – October 10, 2023
This update includes news about: Recent Legislative Business – Week of October 2 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities - Bill 98, The Better Schools and Outcomes Act, 2023 – New Regulatory Posting Ministry of Education Communications Canadian School Boards Association...
