Ottawa Carleton District School Board

The OCDSB is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students & staff, and will again be participating in the 2019 Ottawa Capital Pride Parade

Are you interested in supporting the OCDSB’s culture shift to be a more equitable and inclusive learning and workplace community by identifying and addressing systemic barriers such as racism, heterosexism, cisgenderism, ableism and faithism that impact student and staff success and well-being?

Following a two year process that engaged students, staff, families and the community, the OCDSB is proud to announce Merivale High School’s authorization as an IB World School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been advised by the Ottawa Police Service that an individual employed by the OCDSB has been charged with offences related to sexual assault, dating back to 2000. The OCDSB has been cooperating fully with the Ottawa Police Service since the start of this investigation.

At the OCDSB, the safety of students and staff is always our first priority. Like other Ontario school districts, the OCDSB has seen an increase in the number of behavioural issues reported in schools. This is an issue we have been working to understand at the individual student level and at the system level.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive learning space for all students to support their academic success and well-being.

The OCDSB approved a $980.25 million operating budget for the school year 2019-2020 and capital investments of $82.8 million. The largest operating budget investment is in the area of instruction and special education where $713.4 million is allocated representing almost 73% of the total annual budget.

For those looking to start planning for next year, the approved calendar for the 2019-2020 school year is now available.

The Minister of Education has announced changes to education funding and policies as part of the Ministry’s vision for the modernization of public education in Ontario.