Labour peace is a critical element in creating the conditions necessary for student success in Ontario public schools. School boards strongly believe that successfully negotiated collective agreements are a cornerstone in establishing stability in our schools and...

The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) has always been committed to working with our member boards, their employee groups and the government to reach fair and equitable new contracts. Collective bargaining is a process that must lead to an improvement...

The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) congratulates Liz Sandals on her appointment as Minister of Education and looks forward to working with her to build a new relationship, one that will further strengthen the many positive education initiatives that...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

​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...

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...

​What are school boards really saying about class size? The school board proposal to OSSTF ensures that secondary school students have access to the classes required to graduate, protects class sizes and is respectful of teacher working conditions. OPSBA's proposal...

 ​Teachers are respected professionals. In pursuing the best outcomes for students, school boards rely on that professionalism. It reflects the commitment teachers bring to their classroom practice and their responsibilities to their students.Where school boards and...