Feds transfer $381M to ON to top up the almost $800M that the province has provided to #SchoolBoards to better ensure a #SafeSeptember @opsba news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2020/08…
Reopening Plan Implementation: $200 million =
$100 million to complement the health & safety of school reopening plans, in consultation with local public health units, including the hiring of custodians, HVAC, improvements, internet connectivity for students & other local needs +
$100 million to complement the health & safety of school reopening plans, in consultation with local public health units, including the hiring of custodians, HVAC, improvements, internet connectivity for students & other local needs +
$30 million to support additional PPE for schools.
$70 million for the temporary hiring of educators as required.
$70 million for the temporary hiring of educators as required.
Student Transportation: $70 million =
$44.5 million in support of the Driver Retention Program (DRP).
$25.5 million for route protection and to help reduce the number of students on buses.
$44.5 million in support of the Driver Retention Program (DRP).
$25.5 million for route protection and to help reduce the number of students on buses.
Special Education and Mental Health Supports Enhancement: $12.5 million =
Hire/train additional staff for more mental health supports for students.
Hire/train additional staff for more mental health supports for students.
Additional Public Health Nurses: $12.5 million
Supports up to 125 additional nursing positions in public health units across the province to help schools manage potential COVID-19 cases.
Supports up to 125 additional nursing positions in public health units across the province to help schools manage potential COVID-19 cases.
Remote Learning: $36 million =
Monies to ensure that every school board offering virtual learning has a dedicated principal and administrative support for both its secondary and elementary virtual schools.
Monies to ensure that every school board offering virtual learning has a dedicated principal and administrative support for both its secondary and elementary virtual schools.
ON will set aside $50 million for any future pandemic learning needs, to ensure that Ontario is prepared for every scenario this Fall. #ReserveFundsAreImportant
Pending federal approvals in Dec, MinEdu will announce the 2nd half of the payment for use later in school year.
Pending federal approvals in Dec, MinEdu will announce the 2nd half of the payment for use later in school year.
