Annual Member Satisfaction Survey – Open until June 2

We encourage you to give us your feedback through our Annual Satisfaction Survey, open until June 2. Your input helps shape the direction of our services, programs and advocacy efforts. Visit our website to complete the 10-minute survey. You can enter to win one of eight $50 gift cards. Thank you for helping us continue to serve you better!

EDI Update

Our new governance structure includes representation from Indigenous and other under-represented identities as part of the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Kulbir Dhaliwal (Simcoe County DSB) who was selected by our EDI Advisory Committee to serve as part of the Board. 

Expressions of interest for the OPC Indigenous Leadership Circle are being accepted until May 21. Learn more about the Circle or submit your information for consideration.

Affinity groups for Members are continuing. Meetings in the next few weeks include

  • East Asian Administrators: May 21
  • Neurodivergent (NINE): May 22
  • Black Administrators: May 28
  • South Asian Administrators: Jun 24
  • Persian Administrators: July 2

OPC Spirit Wear Now Available

We’re excited to announce the official launch of the OPC Shop offering custom OPC spirit wear, operated by Entripy Shops. Choose from a wide range of apparel and accessories, including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and more. Customize your gear with OPC designs available on the site, and make it uniquely yours by adding your name, school, board or personal identity. To celebrate Pride Month, we’ve got a special "Lead with Pride" logo reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusion and celebration. Watch for more new designs in the future.

Quote to Ponder

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” – Dolly Parton

Media

Queen’s Park Update

There were questions in the House last week about releasing independent reports about school boards, youth employment, waiting lists for Autism treatment, university and college STEM funding and the need for more base funding for universities and colleges. 

Last Thursday, the government tabled the 2025 Provincial Budget. It projects deficits of $14.6 billion in 2025–26 and $7.8 billion in 2026–27. The Budget includes capital investments over the next 10 years to build more schools and child care spaces; a Skills Development Fund to assist skilled workers with training; vocational and skills training, enabling more people to transition into in-demand jobs; and an expansion of teacher education by an additional 2,600 spaces to address the growing demand for qualified teachers across the province.