Province takes control of embattled northern Ont. school board

Education minister will personally take over Ontario school board that investigator found dysfunctional

Education Minister Paul Calandra said he is in charge of the North-Bay based Near North school until a provincial supervisor is appointed.

Education minister takes over Near North District School Board, calls it 'poster child' for Bill 33

Paul Calandra warned that the move 'should serve as a warning to any board that is failing in its responsibility to put students first'

Province takes control of Near North school board, sparking local backlash

The Ministry of Education assumed control of the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) earlier today, and union leader Rob Hammond has concerns, stating Minister Paul Calandra’s decision amounts to “A direct assault on our local democracy.”

Province takes control of the Near North District School Board

The Ontario government said it is taking control of the Near North District School Board, after a ministry review “confirmed deep-rooted dysfunction and mismanagement that have eroded public confidence.”

Province takes control of embattled northern Ont. school board

The Ontario government said Monday that it is taking control of the Near North District School Board. The move had been speculated for some time, with Education Minister Paul Calandra saying last week that it would take a “Christmas miracle” for the province not to step in.

School board was in 'too much trouble" to stay independent, says chair

Near North District School Board chairman Jay Aspin says the school board was in “too much trouble, much too deep,” forcing the Education Minister to take over.