Trustee Resources

Education Act: The legislation that sets out the responsibilities of school boards, trustees, and the Minister of Education.
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act: Trustees’ responsibilities for declaring financial conflicts and avoiding participation in the matters involved.
Trustee governance modules and webinars: Training on governance, education funding, community engagement, and other parts of the trustee role.
Good Governance Guide, 2022–2026: A reference from the previous term explaining trustee responsibilities and the relationships between boards, staff, and communities. Useful to understand the unprecedented changes that have been made in the last two years.
TVDSB Board Bylaws: The board’s rules for meetings, decision-making, and conducting its business.
TVDSB Policies and Procedures Directory: The policies and procedures that guide board operations and help trustees respond to questions from families.

Advice from OPSBA regarding Social Media: Tips and tricks and suggestions for avoiding negative experiences online.
TVDSB Board Bylaws: The trustee code of conduct begins on page 27, this is an important read.
NOTE: Elected trustees, even after being sworn in, are unable to speak, attend events, enter schools, communicate with constituents, as representatives of Thames Valley District School Board while the board is under supervision and until further notice from the Minister of Education.

PwC investigation report, April 2025: The full findings and recommendations of the financial investigation that preceded provincial supervision.
Supervision Order, April 23, 2025: The legal order placing control of TVDSB’s administration with the Ministry of Education.
Ministry information on the investigation and supervision: The Ministry’s explanation of the investigation, the appointment of the supervisor, and his mandate.
TVDSB Budgets and Financial Statements: The current budget, previous budgets, and financial statements showing the board’s financial position.

Board and Committee Meeting Calendar: The place to check scheduled board and committee meetings and access available meeting materials.
Board Meeting Archive: Historical agendas, reports, and minutes providing background on matters considered and decisions made before supervision.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC): Information about the committee’s role in special education, membership, and meeting arrangements.

TVDSB Plans and Reports: A central collection of board plans and reports, including the Special Education Plan.
Multi-Year Strategic Plan, 2024–2028: The board’s longer-term priorities and commitments that guide planning and decisions.
Student Achievement Plan: The board’s published priorities, goals, and measures for improving student outcomes.

Conflict and Problem Resolution: The process families can follow to raise concerns and seek help at the appropriate level.
Senior Administration Directory: A reference for identifying the senior staff responsible for different areas of the school system.
School Directory: School contact information to help connect families with their local school.

About OPSBA: An introduction to the provincial association that represents English public school boards and supports trustees.
OPSBA Advocacy and Action: Information about OPSBA’s advocacy on provincial issues affecting public education.
OPSBA’s 2026–27 Education Funding Submission: The association’s recommendations to the province on funding needs and pressures facing school boards.
OPSBA Professional Development: Learning resources to help trustees build their knowledge and carry out their responsibilities.