To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
WHEREAS since 2018, the Conservative government has taken $6.35 billion out of our education system, leading to larger class sizes, teacher shortages, and growing concerns about mental health and school violence;
WHEREAS democratically elected school boards are essential in allowing communities to directly shape how their schools operate and give parents a voice in their children's education;
WHEREAS giving the Minister of Education unchecked power to take over a school board without oversight or guardrails undermines local democracy, transparency, and accountability;
WHEREAS research shows that hiring more qualified educators and reducing class sizes are the most effective tools we have to address violence, mental health challenges and academic performance;