Upper Canada District School Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key governance and financial matters. Board members debated and passed amendments to the board bylaws, which included transitioning regular meetings to a quarterly schedule, setting the official start time at 6:30 p.m., and establishing an adjournment time of 9:30 p.m. The board also received and reviewed the proposed 2026-27 operating budget, highlighting allocations for special education, indigenous education, and literacy and numeracy support. Furthermore, there was a discussion regarding the creation of contingency reserves in alignment with new Ministry of Education planning guidance to mitigate financial risks.
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Upper Canada District School Board Regular Meeting
The meeting included the introduction of a new land acknowledgement and the approval of consent agenda items. Key presentations included the Ted Kennedy Legacy Awards, honoring schools for their contributions to the Terry Fox Foundation, and the Director's Red Apple Award, which recognized staff members for their exceptional service and dedication. Additionally, the board discussed the 2025-26 financial forecast and the 2026-27 preliminary budget outlook.
May 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Upper Canada District School Board Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027
This Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines actions to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers across the organization. It is aligned with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Accessible Canada Act (ACA), focusing on key areas including customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation, procurement, and training. The plan aims to address barriers in the physical environment, learning environment, and systemic attitudes, fostering equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments that promote dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all stakeholders.
Apr 8, 2026·Board meeting
Upper Canada District School Board Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a comprehensive update on the director's work plan, focusing on student achievement in reading, writing, and math. Key topics included strategies for improving EQAO performance, such as the use of digital tools like Knowledge Hook and UFly, the implementation of challenge quests, and support initiatives for French immersion and early literacy. Trustees discussed the progress of priority schools and the continuum of support provided across grade levels, particularly for grade nine. Additionally, the meeting introduced the work of a parent subcommittee regarding the utilization of parent reaching out grants to improve engagement in student learning.
