The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) has announced that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st if an agreement between the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Ontario Government is not reached.
This comes after OECTA announced that it’s member will be holding a one day full withdrawal of services on Tuesday (Jan 21) and will be hitting the picket lines instead. The union began with work to rule action on Monday in an effort to put pressure on the Minister of Education. The LDCSB has said that the cancellation will affect all elementary schools, all secondary schools, alternative education programs and some adult and continuing education programs. Sporting events and extracurriculars as well as before and after school programs will also be canceled for the day.
The LDCSB has stated that the decisions were made in the interest of student and staff safety, security and well-being. The school board has advised that parents and guardians should make alternate arrangements for their children if required.
