In recognizing Black History Month, we join communities and Members in celebrating and honouring the contributions, leadership and brilliance of Black individuals whose histories and experiences continue to shape who we are.

This year’s Black History Month theme, 30 Years of Black History Month Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries, invites reflection on generations of achievement and the voices shaping the future. This month offers an opportunity for deeper learning, conversations and reflection as part of our ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion and dismantling systemic anti-Black racism.

Short Term Disability Benefits and Sick Leave During Non-Work Periods

If you experience issues related to Short Term Disability Benefits (STDB) or sick leave deductions during non-work periods, please contact Intake at 416-322-6600.

This includes situations where sick leave or STDB days are deducted during the Summer Break, March Break, Winter Break or other non-work days when there is no obligation to be at work, as well as situations where STDB pay is not provided pending an appeal.

Reporting these situations helps support ongoing Disputes (for more information please see the special President’s Message that was sent on January 14) and ensures we have accurate information about how Members are being impacted.

Keeping Your OPC Information Up to Date

It is important to ensure that information such as your position, school, personal address and phone number is kept up to date. You can review and update your details by logging in to our website using your OPC ID and password. Once logged in, select My Profile then Update Personal Information and choose the appropriate category. If you encounter any difficulties or require further assistance, email membership@principals.ca. 

Quote to Ponder

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou

Media

• Ford government puts Ontario’s 2nd-largest school board under direct supervision

• Ontario’s Bill 33 raises serious concern about campus equity and student rights

• Ontario watchdogs release strategy for ‘responsible’ use of artificial intelligence

• School board using vice-principals to fill library roles amid deficit: Union

• St. Thomas parents furious as kids with autism left without enough in-school support

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• Education minister puts Peel public board under supervision, warns York Catholic. Critics say it’s overreach

• Ontario teens’ soaring rates of mental distress may be tied to cannabis, report says

• Ontario takes over Peel District School Board, halts plan to lay off 60 teachers

Queen's Park UpdateThe House is now in recess until March 23, 2026.