HUDAK’S PLAN WILL MAKE LIFE HARDER FOR SENIORS
The Conservative government is promising to reduce pensions. What will this leave our seniors with? Vote wisely on June 12!
TDSB meeting decisions
SUMMARY OF DECISIONS Regular Board Meeting Monthly TDSB Board meetings Check it out. board decisions here.
The Youth That Canada Leaves Behind -CCLA
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Monday, August 12 was International Youth Day, an occasion for parents, educators, and others to celebrate the achievements and potential of children and teenagers. Canada prides itself on its youth. Every day, we learn of the accomplishments of remarkable young people. Older people can feel that our world will be left […]
Toronto still not signed-off
The deadline is fast approaching for the more than half of school boards in the province that have still not signed-off on a deal reached between the Liberal government and the union representing high school teachers earlier this year. Only eight of the more than 40 high school boards in the province have implemented the […]
Province must fix funding or $10.5m more cuts in fall
It was the day the music didn’t die. thestar.com Thursday 20 June 2013 Toronto trustees saved music instructors but slashed school budgets as they debated the 2013-14 board budget late into the night. Facing a $55-million deficit in their $2.9-billion budget, trustees earlier this year voted to cut teachers and other school staff to […]
Land sell off for $162 million; program cuts $27.
.Budget day at TDSB, board facing $27M shortfall TORONTO – The Toronto District School Board will consider cutting back some music programs and selling off land in an effort to balance its books. Trustees will meet Wednesday evening to discuss budget details, as the board faces a $27-million shortfall. By law, the board must pass […]
“Vote vs a cuts budget” -trustee
An open letter from TDSB Trustee Chris Glover to his Etobicoke constituents. Dear Etobicoke Centre Constituents: I was elected to serve as TDSB Trustee in October 2010. I am honoured by the people who elected me, and I made a firm commitment to uphold and maintain the integrity of a system that would ensure […]
TDSB board+committees June 19- August 31
Note link to TDSB agendas of the meeting you wish to attend, 2 or 3 days in advance, here: June 19 Wed Regular Mtg. 7 p.m. Boardroom – final vote on 2013-14 BUDGET June 20 Thur Equity Policy Advisory Cte. 6:30 p.m. Cte. Rm. A June 25 Tues Aboriginal Community Advisory Cte. 6 p.m. 90 Croatia St. […]
IT’S NOT FAIR! – Social Planning Toronto
The Ontario government provides funding for school boards across Ontario to offer programs and support for students from low-income families – the “Learning Opportunities Grant” – but Boards of Education re-direct much of this funding to other underfunded priorities. At the Toronto District School Board, up to $90 million a year is redirected away from […]
Schoolboard meetings are PUBLIC meetings
Check the newly revised board and committee meetings at TDSB, Toronto’s largest school board. Dates and times here) and “select a meeting”. Changes are increasingly common but its extremely important to participate. THESE ARE PUBLIC MEETINGS under the Education Act regulations. Meetings are held on the ground floor boardroom or committee rooms A or B at 5050 […]