Ontario Minister Considers School Board Takeovers After Bill 33 Passes

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra plans to swiftly utilize new powers to supervise dysfunctional school boards, particularly targeting the Near North District School Board, which has been criticized for mismanagement and poor leadership. A recently passed bill allows Calandra to impose supervision and mandates police presence in schools, despite opposition claims that this undermines democratic processes. Critics, including NDP Leader Marit Stiles, argue that the government’s actions have contributed to the current issues in schools, calling for improved funding instead. Calandra is also contemplating the elimination of trustee roles while maintaining some authority for French and Catholic boards.

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