Toronto, September 29, 2019 – Regrettably, the mediation among the Council of Trustees Associations, the Crown and CUPE has ended without reaching a collective agreement. During negotiations we have responded in a responsible way to CUPE’s proposals including...

"We are working with school boards to assess the impact of today's class size announcement on students and staff across Ontario who will be returning to class in less than two weeks. The impact of today's announcement may vary from board to board, however based on the...

"All students must be able to see themselves reflected in the curriculum and they must feel valued, included, and respected. We will need some time to fully review the new curriculum," said Cathy Abraham, OPSBA President. "I was pleased to see that the new curriculum...

​ Toronto, July 8, 2019 – Following its Annual General Meeting held on July 5, 2019, in Toronto, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Cathy Abraham is returning as President for the 2019-20 school year. A five-term Trustee...

OPSBA had a good working relationship with former Minister of Education Lisa Thompson and her staff and we wish her well in her new portfolio. We look forward to meeting the new Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and connecting as soon as possible to share...

​"Today's news regarding the cancellation of a 'Request for Proposal' for new smartphones is an example of the strong leadership and fiscal oversight of the Toronto District School Board's diligent trustees and staff. It is clear that the governance model of...

  ​"The end of the school year is always a busy and exciting time as some students are about to graduate and others to move schools or grades. OPSBA and our members are preparing to celebrate the many successes in our amazing public education system. At the same time,...

Toronto, April 26, 2019 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is reviewing the 2019-2020 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) for impacts on school boards across Ontario but continues to have strong concerns regarding the impact of proposed increases in...

​ "Following today's announcement regarding enhanced support for children with autism, we look forward to the government taking a similar second look at proposed secondary class size changes during the consultation process that has been established. Raising class size...

Toronto, ON, March 15, 2019 - All students in Ontario deserve a strong publicly funded education system and school boards have a legislative responsibility for student achievement and well-being. Today’s announcements covered a number of areas, the most concerning of...

"Today's announcement is a step in the right direction for school boards across the province. The government listened to the input from parents, school boards and other education partners and was responsive to the needs expressed. We're pleased that additional funding...

"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...

"We recognize the government's commitment to finding efficiencies across all sectors, including education, and although anticipated, the decrease, or in some cases the elimination of program funding is disappointing. These various programs had a positive impact for...

​"Student safety is a priority for all our school boards and the issue of school bus safety and the use of seat belts on school buses is an important one.   School boards trust their school transportation operators put the safety of students first and that they adhere...

Toronto, ON, September 26, 2018 - Schools are more than simple bricks and mortar. They are the foundation and heart of their communities. Schools connect students, parents, teachers, school staff, citizens and locally elected school board trustees together in support...

​Fully funded public education must remain a government priority The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) looks forward to working with the newly elected government and premier-designate Doug Ford to ensure a strong, high-quality, publicly funded...

Toronto, June 4, 2018 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Cathy Abraham has been elected President for the 2018-19 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 1, 2018, in Niagara Falls. A four-term...

TORONTO, May 29, 2018 – The FSL-Labour Market Partnership Committee has officially released its report entitled, Understanding Perspectives Regarding the French as a Second Language Teacher Labour Market Issue. The report identifies the challenges in hiring,...