Labour Action Updates and Information
Labour Relations Updates School boards and unions share a commitment to public education and work together towards positive labour relations. The collective bargaining framework for the education sector features a two-tier bargaining process, involving both central and local bargaining. For additional information on central bargaining click here. Central negotiations between the Government of Ontario (the […]
Update on Secondary School Consolidation
We are writing to provide you with an update on the North Bay Secondary School Consolidation process. As you may be aware, on September 24, 2019 the NNDSB Board of Trustees decided that effective September 2020 West Ferris Intermediate and Secondary School and Chippewa Secondary School will be designated the two operating North Bay Secondary […]
Ministry of Education Special Advisors Holding Public Meetings
NORTH BAY MEETING RESCHEDULED The Ministry Advisor North Bay Public Meeting has been rescheduled as follows: North Bay: Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Time: 7 pm- 9 pm Location: Chippewa Secondary School Auditorium, 539 Chippewa St., North Bay, ON. The […]
Orange Shirt Day
We will be observing Orange Shirt Day on Friday September 27th this year as September 30th is a PD Day Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. As part of the new mandatory curriculum that includes […]
Board Seeking Feedback on Final Staff Report Before Re-Vote on Consolidation
The Near North District School Board has begun implementing the recommendations contained in the Ombudsman’s Final Report. In addition to a number of recommendations for improved process and governance, the following recommendation was identified with respect to the Secondary School Consolidation: “The Near North District School Board should prepare a new final staff report that explains the additional […]
Remember to Verify Bussing Before School Starts
Over the past several months, NPSSTS staff have been planning student transportation for the 2019-2020 school year on behalf of over 11,000 eligible students in the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts. The NPSSTS is planning to release route information tentatively on August 12th 2019 through our website. Parents and students will then be able to […]
