OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
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
Legislative Update – April 30, 2018
Election Time Frames – A Quick Overview Pre-Writ No official stopping of government initiatives but things tend to slow down, as do communications. Writ Period (May 9 – June 7) Legislative Assembly dissolves and MPPs are no longer members but Ministers remain as...
Education Week 2018 – May 7 to 11
Ontario schools celebrate Education Week every year during the first week of May. This year, Education Week will be held from May 7 to 11 and the theme for celebration is Equity in Action. The amazing activities happening in schools will be highlighted, equity...
CSBA Congress 2018 & National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education
National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal EducationJuly 4 – 5, 2018and CSBA Congress 2018July 5 – 7 Westin Nova Scotian1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia REGISTER NOW. Registration for both the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education and CSBA Congress...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 20 and 21, 2018
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 20 and 21, 2018, in Toronto. OPSBA President Laurie French gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit...
OPSBA in the Media – April 2018
School board upset it wasn't consulted on location of Guelph's marijuana store GuelphToday.com, Apr. 20, 2018 The Upper Grand District School Board is upset the board wasn’t consulted by the province or the city before deciding on a location for the retail marijuana...
Ministry of Education Update – Apr. 9, 2018
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2018 B and SB Memoranda. OPSBA Summaries 2018 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2018 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification...
Legislative Update – April 9, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has been adjourned for a constituency week and MPPs are reconvening today, Monday, April 9, 2018. The writ of election is set for May 9, 2018 with the next provincial election on June 7, 2018. This leaves four sitting weeks with...
2018 Ministry Election Resources
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has now posted resources for the 2018 municipal and school board elections on their website. The information includes Guides that have been updated to reflect legislative changes made to the Municipal Elections Act since the last...
Are you on the voter list?
Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal and school board elections? If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school...
Legislative Update – March 28, 2018
School Board Governance Last Fall, OPSBA participated in a ministry consultation that included five areas of discussion: Code of Conduct & Integrity Commissioners, Trustee Honoraria, Student Trustees, Electronic Meetings and Director of Education...
OPSBA in the Media – March 2018
Ontario Liberals promise $300-million to support special education Caroline Alphonso and Justin Giovannetti, The Globe and Mail, Mar. 27, 2018 Ontario’s Liberal government has promised to spend more than $300-million over three years to improve support for children...
Legislative Update – March 26, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumed on March 19, 2018. Acting on behalf of Premier Kathleen Wynne, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the Third Session of the 41st Parliament of Ontario. The 20-minute speech...
OPSBA’s 30th AGM & Program
May 31 – June 3, 2018 Marriott on the Falls 6755 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls At the Annual General Meeting, OPSBA members determine priorities and directions for the coming year, elect officers and plan for the future. This event also includes a comprehensive...
2018 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
Making a Difference DON'T MISS OPSBA's premier Labour Relations and Human Resources professional learning opportunity. Register now. The 2018 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium takes place April 26 and 27 at the Sheraton...
OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award
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
Legislative Update – April 30, 2018
Election Time Frames – A Quick Overview Pre-Writ No official stopping of government initiatives but things tend to slow down, as do communications. Writ Period (May 9 – June 7) Legislative Assembly dissolves and MPPs are no longer members but Ministers remain as...
Education Week 2018 – May 7 to 11
Ontario schools celebrate Education Week every year during the first week of May. This year, Education Week will be held from May 7 to 11 and the theme for celebration is Equity in Action. The amazing activities happening in schools will be highlighted, equity...
CSBA Congress 2018 & National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education
National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal EducationJuly 4 – 5, 2018and CSBA Congress 2018July 5 – 7 Westin Nova Scotian1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia REGISTER NOW. Registration for both the National Trustee Gathering on Aboriginal Education and CSBA Congress...
OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – April 20 and 21, 2018
The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 20 and 21, 2018, in Toronto. OPSBA President Laurie French gave an acknowledgement that the meeting was being held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the New Credit...
OPSBA in the Media – April 2018
School board upset it wasn't consulted on location of Guelph's marijuana store GuelphToday.com, Apr. 20, 2018 The Upper Grand District School Board is upset the board wasn’t consulted by the province or the city before deciding on a location for the retail marijuana...
Ministry of Education Update – Apr. 9, 2018
Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2018 B and SB Memoranda. OPSBA Summaries 2018 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2018 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification...
Legislative Update – April 9, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has been adjourned for a constituency week and MPPs are reconvening today, Monday, April 9, 2018. The writ of election is set for May 9, 2018 with the next provincial election on June 7, 2018. This leaves four sitting weeks with...
2018 Ministry Election Resources
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has now posted resources for the 2018 municipal and school board elections on their website. The information includes Guides that have been updated to reflect legislative changes made to the Municipal Elections Act since the last...
Are you on the voter list?
Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal and school board elections? If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school...
Legislative Update – March 28, 2018
School Board Governance Last Fall, OPSBA participated in a ministry consultation that included five areas of discussion: Code of Conduct & Integrity Commissioners, Trustee Honoraria, Student Trustees, Electronic Meetings and Director of Education...
OPSBA in the Media – March 2018
Ontario Liberals promise $300-million to support special education Caroline Alphonso and Justin Giovannetti, The Globe and Mail, Mar. 27, 2018 Ontario’s Liberal government has promised to spend more than $300-million over three years to improve support for children...
Legislative Update – March 26, 2018
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumed on March 19, 2018. Acting on behalf of Premier Kathleen Wynne, Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the Third Session of the 41st Parliament of Ontario. The 20-minute speech...
OPSBA’s 30th AGM & Program
May 31 – June 3, 2018 Marriott on the Falls 6755 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls At the Annual General Meeting, OPSBA members determine priorities and directions for the coming year, elect officers and plan for the future. This event also includes a comprehensive...
2018 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
Making a Difference DON'T MISS OPSBA's premier Labour Relations and Human Resources professional learning opportunity. Register now. The 2018 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium takes place April 26 and 27 at the Sheraton...
