Trustees in supervised school boards won’t be sworn in after election: Ford government

The Ontario government, under Premier Doug Ford, has introduced a new regulation that will prevent newly elected school board trustees from being sworn in until a meeting is called by the Education Minister or the appointed supervisor. This change affects eight school boards that have been under provincial supervision, representing nearly 40% of Ontario's elementary and high school population.

Trustees, who have been stripped of their responsibilities, will not be able to attend or call board meetings, access board emails, or engage with parents. The only exception is for the three Catholic school boards, where trustees will still have a voice on denominational issues. Critics, including Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, have called the move undemocratic, arguing that it shows a lack of respect for the voting public and the expectations of parents and educators.

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