Item - 2026.MM39.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.10 - Supporting the Role of Trustees in Maintaining an Accountable and Transparent Education System - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its support for the role of locally-elected trustees in ensuring accountability, representing local priorities and advocating for the needs of students.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to first initiate a robust, province-wide consultation on school board governance models before considering any decision that would alter the governance role of trustees.
3. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association, Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association, Rural Ontario Municipal Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as well as Members of Provincial Parliament representing ridings in the City of Toronto.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/comm/communicationfile-206620.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.10 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.