The Ontario government — citing concerns in areas where student achievement is waning — wants more power over school boards’ academic priorities and in particular wants to improve training for senior leaders.
Legislation tabled Monday by Education Minister Stephen Lecce would impose new standards of training for directors of education and senior staff, as well as how their job performance is measured, giving trustees a say as well as an opportunity for the Ministry of Education to weigh in.
“It’s about expecting better from the system,” Lecce told the Star in an interview.
“Boards need to refocus on what matters, which is student achievement.”