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Ontario education minister won’t rule out removing public board trustees indefinitely

The Minister of Education noted it could be a possibility

When Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) students return to the classroom in September, it’s unlikely they will notice any major changes. But behind the scenes, decision-making will look a whole lot different after a supervisor was appointed and trustees stripped — at least for now — of their duties. 

But what if the Ontario government decided to get rid of school trustees altogether? During the recent Association of Municipalities Ontario conference held in Ottawa, Education Minister Paul Calandra said that it could be a possibility. 

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