June 27, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links.
Dear Families,
Earlier this morning, the Minister of Education placed the District under supervision, effective as of 11:00 a.m. today. As you are aware, last month the Minister of Education appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a financial investigator, who recently submitted their final report to the Minister of Education, recommending supervision. Under supervision, the power of trustees are vested in the Minister of Education who can then appoint a supervisor.
A supervisor has been appointed, Robert Plamondon. His mandate is to restore public confidence and work with staff to develop and implement a plan to return the Board to a balanced financial position while protecting the best interest of students.
As our final week of June comes to a close, I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to all students, staff and school communities for such an amazing 2024-2025 school year! I was fortunate to be able to be at some of the graduation ceremonies which are a significant event for many families and caregivers, and to be able to be a part of these momentous celebrations is a privilege. I get to see firsthand the culmination of years of hard work by students and the dedication of staff, reinforcing the positive impact of public education.
Wishing you all a happy Canada Day!
News
- OCDSB Trustees Approve 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
- 2025 Student Awards Announced
- A Lightbulb Moment: John Young Elementary Students Shine with Electricity Project
- Grade 8 Student Honoured in Canadian Senate for Outstanding School Project
- Celebrating the Grand Opening of Mino Mikan Elementary School
- West Carleton Secondary School Students Raise $147,000 at Relay For Life
- OCDSB's Sandy Owens Champions Women in Education Technology Leadership
- School Council News: Year-End Reporting, Records Management, Community Use of Schools and More.
Upcoming Events:
- Adventure in Finance - August 23rd: Free Financial Readiness Forum for Youth (Presented by Rotary Club of West Ottawa and Youth Ottawa)
- Capital Pride Parade - Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Upcoming Starred Dates: Ashura is on July 6th
Resources:
- 2025-2026 Elementary and Secondary School Year Calendars
- Navigating Transitions at the End of the School Year
- Recording Available: 2025 SWIFT Parent/Caregiver and Student Virtual Info Session
- Recording Available: Speech and Language Virtual Open House
Helpful Links:
- Explore OCDSB Career Opportunities
- Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of OCDSB Students? Donate To The Education Foundation Of Ottawa!
- OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool
- Elementary Calendar
- Secondary Calendar
- Religious/Creed-Based Days Of Observance
- Multifaith Calendar
- Days And Months Of Significance
- Parents’ Guide to Ontario’s Education System
Thank You,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education