At its Annual General Meeting on July 5, 2019, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) selected its Executive Council/leadership team and members of Work Teams for the 2019-20 school year.
Trustees of the Halton District School Board were selected for four of these positions.
Leadership Team from HDSB
- Donna Danielli
- Amy Collard
- Jeanne Gray
- Joanna Oliver
OPSBA represents public school boards across Ontario and advocates on behalf of the best interests and needs of the public school system in Ontario. OPSBA is seen as the credible voice of public education in Ontario and is routinely called on by the provincial government for input and advice on legislation and the impact of government policy directions.
Central West Regional Chair
Donna Danielli, HDSB Trustee for Milton - Wards 1 & 2, will serve as Regional Chair for the Central West Region on OPSBA’s Executive Council/leadership team for the 2019-20 school year.
Members of OPSBA’s two core Work Teams help advance the Association’s priorities and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors/Executive Council on issues related to education program reform, children's services and social policy.
Educational Program Work Team
On the Education Program Work Team, Amy Collard, HDSB Trustee for Burlington - Ward 5 was selected as a member for the Central West Region. Joanna Oliver, HDSB Trustee for Oakville - Ward 4 was selected as an alternate for this committee.
Policy Development Work Team
Jeanne Gray, HDSB Trustee for Halton Hills, was selected for the Policy Development Work Team, which provides recommendations to the Board of Directors/Executive Council on issues related to the analysis of legislation and the development of OPSBA policy in areas affecting education finance and governance.
“It is great to see strong support for HDSB trustees in the provincial organization for initiatives to support all students in Ontario,” says Andréa Grebenc, Chair of the Halton District School Board. “As these positions are voluntary and beyond the duties outlined in the trustee role, it demonstrates the deep commitment to student achievement and well-being.”