District News

Good evening, We are delighted to share that CUPE and the province have been able to reach a tentative agreement in labour negotiations. This message is to confirm that all schools will be open to students Monday, November 21 for in-person learning. Krishna Burra Director of Education

Dear Families, I hope families had a safe start to the winter weather presented this morning, and earlier this week. The forecast suggests we will be getting more snow over the next couple of days.

Trustees of the Limestone District School Board selected Trustees Robin Hutcheon and Bob Godkin to the roles of Chair and Vice-Chair at the Initial Meeting of the Board as trustees start a new four-year term November 16, 2022.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are currently in contract negotiations with the Ontario Government. Unfortunately, it appears parties at the table are at an impasse.

Boardroom Briefs is now available for the Initial Meeting of the Board November 16, 2022. Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees.

Dear Families, While we have enjoyed a very warm fall, it appears more seasonal temperatures are finally upon us. The warmer weather up to this point had provided great opportunities for extracurriculars, field trips, and outdoor learning.

KFL&A Public Health is offering a series of nutrition and food literacy workshops between November 2022 and April 2023 – available for free to all Limestone students, staff, and families. Register online at kflaph.

Dear Families, Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last few days. I am very pleased to share the great news that in-person learning will resume at all Limestone schools tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 8).

Dear Families, At this point in time, it appears the protest by CUPE staff will be continuing to start the week. It should be noted that this protest is a direct response to provincial legislation imposing a labour contract and invoking the notwithstanding clause.

Dear Families, It was with a very heavy heart that we had to close all Limestone schools today for in-person learning. I appreciate how stressful this is for the students, staff, and families in Limestone.

The following is a statement from LDSB Chair of the Board Suzanne Ruttan. Thursday afternoon [Nov. 3, 2022] OPSBA released a statement as follows: “It is extremely disappointing that we have not been able to reach a negotiated agreement at this time among CUPE, the Crown and the employer.

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released reports on the 2021–2022 provincial assessments for each publicly funded school board in Ontario.