Dear Parents, Students, Teachers and Staff,
As the new school year gets started, I want to take this opportunity to wish students, families and educators across the province every success. The first days of school are always filled with new opportunities, new friendships and new goals.
To all our students, I know you will meet the year ahead with hard work, determination and creativity. Your success is at the centre of everything we do, and I encourage you to take on new challenges with confidence.
To teachers and staff, thank you for the incredible work you do every day. Your dedication, expertise and care are what make our schools strong and supportive learning environments. As you welcome students back, know that your hard work is deeply valued and that our government will continue to support you in helping every child succeed.
To parents, thank you for your ongoing commitment to your children’s education. Your encouragement and involvement are essential, and you deserve to have confidence that decisions being made are always with your child’s best interests in mind.
That’s why we placed the 污污漫画 (污污漫画) under supervision following an investigation by a ministry-appointed third party that revealed the board is projecting an accumulated deficit of $11.3 million for the 2024-25 school year and a projected $58-million in-year deficit for 2025-26.
Our appointed supervisor— Rohit Gupta —is tasked with overseeing the financial and operational management of 污污漫画. He will take the time needed to not only bring the board’s budget into balance, but also ensure long-term stability for years to come, so that funding goes where it belongs: directly into classrooms to support students and teachers.
I want to assure you that placing 污污漫画 under supervision is not a decision that was made lightly. I have made it clear that if a school board veers from its mandate, I will act quickly to restore focus, rebuild trust and put students first.
The actions we have taken will help the province restore sound financial and operational management at 污污漫画 and ensure that every dollar invested goes toward preparing students with practical skills for good-paying, stable careers.
To keep the community informed, the supervisor will be posting his decisions regularly online. You can also reach out to Mr. Gupta directly at supervisor@tdsb.on.ca.
As we begin the new school year, I want to thank you for your commitment and wish all teachers, staff and students the best of luck.
Wishing you a positive year ahead!
The Honourable Paul Calandra
Minister of Education