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May 27, 2023 · Parent advocate Danielle Dowdy says disrupting the meeting was the community's last resort after the board started enforcing a 2021 rule that prohibits the public from delegating in board meetings.
May 27, 2023 · Cathy Abraham, president of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, says disruptive meetings fortunately aren't common at the province's 72 boards. But, when they do arise, she says limiting public participation is never taken lightly. "We believe that the public should be able to see the what we're doing," said Abraham.
36 With respect to the present case, my Office was told that disruptive behaviours threatened the security and order of Board of Trustee meetings. The School Board limited in-person attendance at meetings until it could implement a safety plan. Members of the public were, however, able to observe all Board meetings live online.
Nov 12, 2024 · We saw the Thames Valley District School Board spend more than $38,000 for a planning meeting at the hotel that is part of the Rogers Centre, where the Blue Jays play.
1 day ago · Multiple school boards across the province are in the red and students are seeing the effects in staffing, program and supply cutbacks. The Ministry of Education recently reported that 21 boards are reporting in-year deficits of $200 million. The Agenda looks at why these boards are in the shape they're in.
The Ontario Ombudsman has the authority to review and investigate complaints concerning the administrative conduct of school boards, including complaints concerning meetings held by a board of trustees or a committee of a board. Under the Education Act, all meetings of a board of trustees and a committee of the board must be open to the public ...
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It's understandable that school board members may be challenged in keeping their tempers in the face of abuse at meetings. However, when you do, the consequences for everyone, schools, parents, children, and above all, YOU are very serious, and embarrasing. In my book there are also techniques to use to help maintain emotional self control, and ...
