Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.
Governs elementary and secondary English-language instruction in Roman Catholic separate schools in its area: provides instruction and adequate accommodation for pupils entitled to attend, runs full-day kindergarten, keeps schools open for the school year, and appoints principals and teachers (Education Act ss. 58.1(2)(a), 170(1) paras. 6, 6.2, 11, 12).
Provides special education programs and services for exceptional pupils, directly or by agreement with another board (Education Act s. 170(1) para. 7).
Must promote student achievement and well-being, a positive and inclusive school climate and the prevention of bullying; sets policies, adopts and publishes a multi-year plan, and monitors the director of education (Education Act s. 169.1).
Adopts the board's annual estimates (budget) and may not run an in-year deficit beyond the regulated limit without the Minister's approval (Education Act ss. 231-232).
Employs a director of education and supervisory officers (s. 280). Since 2026 the director of an English-language board is its chief executive officer, sits on the board as a non-voting member, and cannot be dismissed without the Minister's written approval (Education Act ss. 280(2), 283.0.1, 283.0.2).
Keeps school buildings and grounds in repair, insures them, and acquires sites and builds or alters schools subject to the Minister's policies and regulations (Education Act ss. 170(1) para. 8, 195).
The Minister of Education may direct the board, investigate it, and take control of its affairs by order; a supervisor appointed by the Minister then exercises the board's powers in place of the trustees (Education Act ss. 230.1-230.3, 230.15).
Governs elementary and secondary French-language instruction in schools other than Roman Catholic separate schools in its area: provides instruction and adequate accommodation for pupils entitled to attend, runs full-day kindergarten, keeps schools open for the school year, and appoints principals and teachers (Education Act ss. 58.1(2)(a), 170(1) paras. 6, 6.2, 11, 12).
Provides special education programs and services for exceptional pupils, directly or by agreement with another board (Education Act s. 170(1) para. 7).
Must promote student achievement and well-being, a positive and inclusive school climate and the prevention of bullying; sets policies, adopts and publishes a multi-year plan, and monitors the director of education (Education Act s. 169.1).
Adopts the board's annual estimates (budget) and may not run an in-year deficit beyond the regulated limit without the Minister's approval (Education Act ss. 231-232).
Keeps school buildings and grounds in repair, insures them, and acquires sites and builds or alters schools subject to the Minister's policies and regulations (Education Act ss. 170(1) para. 8, 195).
The Minister of Education may direct the board, investigate it, and take control of its affairs by order; a supervisor appointed by the Minister then exercises the board's powers in place of the trustees (Education Act ss. 230.1-230.3, 230.15).
Governs elementary and secondary French-language instruction in Roman Catholic separate schools in its area: provides instruction and adequate accommodation for pupils entitled to attend, runs full-day kindergarten, keeps schools open for the school year, and appoints principals and teachers (Education Act ss. 58.1(2)(a), 170(1) paras. 6, 6.2, 11, 12).
Provides special education programs and services for exceptional pupils, directly or by agreement with another board (Education Act s. 170(1) para. 7).
Must promote student achievement and well-being, a positive and inclusive school climate and the prevention of bullying; sets policies, adopts and publishes a multi-year plan, and monitors the director of education (Education Act s. 169.1).
Adopts the board's annual estimates (budget) and may not run an in-year deficit beyond the regulated limit without the Minister's approval (Education Act ss. 231-232).
Keeps school buildings and grounds in repair, insures them, and acquires sites and builds or alters schools subject to the Minister's policies and regulations (Education Act ss. 170(1) para. 8, 195).
The Minister of Education may direct the board, investigate it, and take control of its affairs by order; a supervisor appointed by the Minister then exercises the board's powers in place of the trustees (Education Act ss. 230.1-230.3, 230.15).
Governs elementary and secondary English-language instruction in schools other than Roman Catholic separate schools in its area: provides instruction and adequate accommodation for pupils entitled to attend, runs full-day kindergarten, keeps schools open for the school year, and appoints principals and teachers (Education Act ss. 58.1(2)(a), 170(1) paras. 6, 6.2, 11, 12).
Provides special education programs and services for exceptional pupils, directly or by agreement with another board (Education Act s. 170(1) para. 7).
Must promote student achievement and well-being, a positive and inclusive school climate and the prevention of bullying; sets policies, adopts and publishes a multi-year plan, and monitors the director of education (Education Act s. 169.1).
Adopts the board's annual estimates (budget) and may not run an in-year deficit beyond the regulated limit without the Minister's approval (Education Act ss. 231-232).
Employs a director of education and supervisory officers (s. 280). Since 2026 the director of an English-language board is its chief executive officer, sits on the board as a non-voting member, and cannot be dismissed without the Minister's written approval (Education Act ss. 280(2), 283.0.1, 283.0.2).
Keeps school buildings and grounds in repair, insures them, and acquires sites and builds or alters schools subject to the Minister's policies and regulations (Education Act ss. 170(1) para. 8, 195).
The Minister of Education may direct the board, investigate it, and take control of its affairs by order; a supervisor appointed by the Minister then exercises the board's powers in place of the trustees (Education Act ss. 230.1-230.3, 230.15).
Exclusive power over education in Ontario, subject to the rights of Roman Catholic separate schools that existed at Confederation, which are constitutionally protected in Ontario (Constitution Act, 1867, s. 93).
ontario.ca· checked Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, consolidated on e-Laws from 2026-09-22 (last amendment 2026, c. 4): ss. 1(1) definitions of supporters, 1(8)-(10) entitlement to vote, 58.1 (district school boards, 5 to 12 members), 58.8-58.9 (who elects each kind of board), 169.1-171 (duties and powers), 190, 195, 230.1-230.15 (provincial supervision), 231-232 (estimates), 280, 283.0.1-283.0.2 (director of education)For: Run schools (Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board), Special education (Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board), Multi-year plan and board policies (Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board), Budget (Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board), Director of education and staff (Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board) and 33 more