US EditionOntario Takes Control of Eighth School Board, Citing Mismanagement
Supervisors appointed to manage financial deficits, governance issues, and trustee conflicts at Peel and York Catholic school boards to ensure stable operations and protect student learning.
- On March 5, 2026, the province announced it placed the York Catholic District School Board under supervision and appointed Carrie Kormos, sidelining trustees.
- Calandra said `infighting` and finances prompted intervention after York Catholic District School Board depleted reserves, refused a `realistic financial recovery plan`, and had seven directors of education in nine years.
- Kormos and Watt bring executive and management experience, and will provide regular updates, introduce efficiency measures to stabilize finances, while Peel District School Board halted planned layoffs of 60 teachers.
- The move makes this the eighth board under provincial supervision, and Calandra said supervisors were appointed to restore sound management and focus on student success.
- Observers note the naming of supervisors at Peel District School Board and York Catholic signals a broader provincial takeover trend across GTA school boards, critics say erode local democracy.
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Ontario formally takes over York Catholic School Board after threatening it was next
Ontario Education Minister Paula Calandra has named supervisors to run both the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to “serious concerns” about their operations.
Ford government appoints supervisors at two more GTA school boards
The Ford government has appointed supervisors at two more GTA school boards. Education Minister Paul Calandra says supervisors have been appointed at both the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), citing “serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability.” This makes a total of eight provincial school boards […]
Ontario seizes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel public under supervision, but choice of supervisors criticized
Announcement by Education Minister Paul Calandra, who is also keeping Peel public under supervision, means eight boards are now under supervision.
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