The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has initiated significant layoffs impacting administrative roles. This decision follows earlier job cuts in the previous month.
TDSB Administration Cuts: The Key Details
According to a TDSB spokesperson, these layoffs will specifically target central administration staff, ensuring that classroom personnel remain unaffected. This strategic move aims to focus resources directly on schools and enhance the educational environment.
Number of Positions Affected
- 218 central staff positions are being eliminated.
- An additional 91 vacant positions will also be removed.
The board emphasized that these layoffs are part of a larger effort to protect classroom learning and promote student achievement. Furthermore, it aims to restore long-term financial sustainability in light of declining student enrollment.
Previous Job Cuts
This announcement follows TDSB’s earlier decision to cut 289 teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year. These actions are being taken to address the ongoing trend of diminishing enrolment.
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