PART VI BOARDS
Duties of boards
170 (1) Every board shall, appoint treasurer 1. appoint a treasurer who, in the case of a board of not more than five elected members, may be a member of the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 1; 2009, c. 25, s. 16 (1). security of treasurer 2. take proper security from the treasurer;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 2; 2009, c. 25, s. 16 (2). order payment of bills 3. give the necessary orders on the treasurer for payment of all money expended for school purposes and of such other expenses for promoting the interests of the schools under the jurisdiction of the board as may be authorized by this Act or the regulations and by the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 3. meetings 4. fix the times and places for the meetings of the board and the mode of calling and conducting them, and ensure that a full and correct account of the proceedings thereat is kept;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 4. head office 5. establish and maintain a head office and notify the Ministry of its location and address and notify the Ministry of any change in the location or address of the head office within ten days of such change;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 5. provide instruction and accommodation 6. provide instruction and adequate accommodation during each school year for the pupils who have a right to attend a school under the jurisdiction of the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 6. provide education and accommodation 6.1 subject to payment of fees charged under section 260.1, provide education and adequate accommodation for pupils enrolled in extended day programs operated by the board;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (1). junior kindergartens and kindergartens 6.2 subject to paragraph 3.0.0.1 of subsection 8 (1) and paragraph 6.1 of subsection 11 (1), operate full day junior kindergartens and kindergartens on every school day, other than professional activity days, in every elementary school of the board;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (1). special education programs and services 7. provide or enter into an agreement with another board to provide in accordance with the regulations special education programs and special education services for its exceptional pupils;  1997, c. 31, s. 80 (1). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the French version of paragraph 7 of subsection 170 (1) of the Act is re-enacted. (See: 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (1)) professional development programs, bullying and school climate 7.1 establish and provide annual professional development programs to educate teachers and other staff of the board about bullying prevention and strategies for promoting positive school climates;  2012, c. 5, s. 4. programs, interventions and other supports, bullying 7.2 provide programs, interventions or other supports for pupils who have been bullied, pupils who have witnessed incidents of bullying and pupils who have engaged in bullying, and the programs, interventions and other supports may be provided by social workers, psychologists or other professionals who have training in similar fields, as determined by the board;  2012, c. 5, s. 5. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 170 (1) of the Act is amended by adding the following paragraph: (See: 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (2)) equivalent apprenticeship learning 7.3 in accordance with any policies or guidelines established under paragraph 22.1 of subsection 8 (1), develop and offer equivalent apprenticeship learning to their pupils; repair property 8. keep the school buildings and premises in proper repair and in a proper sanitary condition, provide suitable furniture and equipment and keep it in proper repair, and protect the property of the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 8. collaboration with municipalities 8.1 collaborate with municipalities to plan for the early and integrated development of school sites and the establishment of child care centres within schools to meet current and future needs of the board; 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (3). insurance 9. make provision for insuring adequately the buildings and equipment of the board and for insuring the board and its employees and volunteers who are assigned duties by the principal against claims in respect of accidents incurred by pupils while under the jurisdiction or supervision of the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 9. conduct schools 10. ensure that every school under its charge is conducted in accordance with this Act and the regulations;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 10. school open 11. keep open its schools during the whole period of the school year determined under the regulations, except where it is otherwise provided under this Act;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 11. appoint principal and teachers 12. appoint a principal and an adequate number of teachers for each school of the board;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (2). designate early childhood educator positions 12.0.1 subject to paragraph 3.0.0.1 of subsection 8 (1) and paragraph 6.1 of subsection 11 (1), designate at least one position in each junior kindergarten and kindergarten class in each school of the board as requiring an early childhood educator;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (2). appoint early childhood educators 12.0.2 subject to paragraph 3.0.0.1 of subsection 8 (1) and paragraph 6.1 of subsection 11 (1), appoint early childhood educators to positions designated under paragraph 12.0.1;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (2). duties – charges, convictions 12.1 on becoming aware that a person who is employed by the board as a teacher or temporary teacher, or a person who is employed by the board in a position designated by the board as requiring an early childhood educator, has been charged with or convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) involving sexual conduct and minors, or of any other offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) that in the opinion of the board indicates that pupils may be at risk, take prompt steps to ensure that the person performs no duties in the classroom, no duties in an extended day program and no duties involving contact with pupils, pending withdrawal of the charge, discharge following a preliminary inquiry, stay of the charge or acquittal, as the case may be;  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (3). provide textbooks 13. subject to paragraph 31.1 of subsection 171 (1), provide, without charge, for the use of the pupils attending the school or schools operated by the board, the textbooks that are required by the regulations to be purchased by the board;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 13; 1993, c. 11, s. 30 (3). vehicle insurance 14. where it furnishes transportation for pupils in a vehicle that is owned by the board, provide and carry with an insurer licensed under the Insurance Act for each such vehicle at least the amount of insurance that is required to be provided by the owner, lessee or operator of a comparable passenger transportation vehicle under section 24 of the Highway Traffic Act; 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 6. report children not enrolled 15. ascertain and report to the Ministry at least once in each year in the manner required by the Minister the names and ages of all children of compulsory school age within its jurisdiction who are not enrolled in any school or private school and the reasons therefor;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 15. reports 16. transmit to the Minister all reports and returns required by this Act and the regulations;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 16. statement of sick leave credits 17. where applicable, issue to an employee, upon the termination of his or her employment with the board, a statement of the sick leave credits standing to the employee’s credit with the board at the time of such termination;  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 170 (1), par. 17; 1996, c. 13, s. 5 (2). school councils 17.1 establish a school council for each school operated by the board, in accordance with the regulations; 1997, c. 31, s. 80 (2). polling locations 17.2 ensure that premises under its control are made available as polling locations in compliance with subsections 13 (4) and (4.1) of the Election Act and section 45 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; 2016, c. 33, s. 34. policy 17.3 adopt and maintain policies with respect to pregnancy leaves and parental leaves of members of the board; 2017, c. 10, Sched. 4, s. 3 (1). requirements 18. do anything that a board is required to do under any other provision of this Act or under any other Act.  1997, c. 31, s. 80 (3). co-operation re child care 19. co-operate with service system managers, as required by subsections 51 (4) and 52 (2) of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, for the purposes of developing and implementing child care and early years programs and services plans. 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (4)). 20.  Repealed:  1997, c. 31, s. 80 (4). Full day junior kindergarten and kindergarten (2) For the purposes of paragraph 6.2 of subsection (1), a board operates full day junior kindergarten and kindergarten in a school if junior kindergarten and kindergarten operate during substantially the same period of time that classes in the first three years of the program of studies immediately following kindergarten are held in the school.  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (4). Designated early childhood educator additional to teacher (2.1) An early childhood educator appointed to a position under paragraph 12.0.2 of subsection (1) shall be in addition to the teacher assigned or appointed to teach the junior kindergarten or kindergarten class.  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (4). Appoint or assign teachers (2.2) For greater certainty, a board shall assign or appoint a teacher to each junior kindergarten and kindergarten class in each school of the board.  2010, c. 10, s. 6 (5). (2.3), (2.4) Repealed:  2001, c. 14, Sched. A, s. 2 (1). (2.5)-(2.8) Repealed:  2009, c. 25, s. 16 (4). Legislation Act, 2006, Part III (2.9) An act of the Minister under this section is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  2000, c. 11, s. 3 (6); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). Regulations re school councils (3) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting school councils, including regulations relating to their establishment, composition and functions.  1997, c. 31, s. 80 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 11, s. 30 (1, 3) - 29/07/1993; 1996, c. 12, s. 64 (8) - 20/05/1997; 1996, c. 13, s. 5 (1, 3) - 01/07/1996; 1996, c. 13, s. 5 (2) - 27/06/1996; 1997, c. 31, s. 80 (1-5) - 01/01/1998 2000, c. 11, s. 3 (1)
- no effect - see 2000, c. 11, s. 24 (4)
- 23/06/2000; 2000, c. 11, s. 3 (2, 6)
- 01/07/2001 2001, c. 14, Sched. A, s. 2 (1-3) - 01/07/2001 2002, c. 7, s. 1
- 03/09/2002 2006, c. 10, s. 9
- 01/06/2006; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007; 2006, c. 28, s. 11
- no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2016 2009, c. 25, s. 16 (1-4)
- 15/12/2009 2010, c. 10, s. 6 (1-5)
- 03/06/2010 2012, c. 5, s. 4, 5
- 01/09/2012 2016, c. 33, s. 34
- 01/01/2017 2017, c. 10, Sched. 4, s. 3 (1) - 30/05/2017 2020, c. 34, Sched. 23, s. 6 - 01/07/2021 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (1, 2) - not in force; 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (3) - 08/06/2023; 2023, c. 11, Sched. 2, s. 15 (4) - 28/07/2023 Class size