Halton District School Board

• Feedback on Halton public school board’s professionalism policy ‘positive’ despite misunderstanding

  Discussions about the policy started in early 2023 not long after a transgender teacher showed up to class in Oakville wearing large prosthetic breasts.

  Education

  Apr 20, 2023
  
• Halton board limited to ‘existing mechanics’ for dress code tied to Oakville high school controversy

  Community members and other stakeholders attended an HDSB meeting on Wednesday to receive an update about the status a new dress code in classrooms.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2023
  
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• Halton school board ‘making good progress’ on dress code tied to Oakville high school controversy

  Halton's public school board is expected to reveal a forthcoming staff dress code in the next few weeks in answer to controversy around a teacher wearing prosthetic breasts.

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Hamilton and Halton school bus cancellations

  While the storm system that passed over our area yesterday didn't produce as much snow as first predicted, it is having an impact on student transportation.  

  Environment

  Jan 26, 2023
• Winter Storm Cancellations: Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region

  Despite an overnight snowfall of between 10 and 20 cm for much of southern Ontario, most school boards are open Thursday. However, those operating buses will see delays.

  Education

  Jan 25, 2023
• Parents of students from Oakville school threatening legal action over teacher dress code matter

  In a letter to the Halton District School Board, accusers are seeking the application of a dress code policy in connnection with an Oakville teacher's choice of attire.

  Education

  Dec 23, 2022
• Another threat issued against Oakville high school at centre of teacher attire controversy

  "While we continue to receive online threats, we want to assure you that the school is being monitored on a 24-hour basis to help ensure student and staff safety."

  Crime

  Nov 21, 2022
• ‘Considerable liability’ in implementing dress code, says review sparked by Oakville teacher’s attire

  Executives from Halton's public school board are not recommending the adoption of a system-wide dress code over fears of legal implications.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
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• Oakville teacher controversy: Professional standards under review by Ontario College of Teachers

  "We will provide our response to the minister when it is ready," a statement from the Ontario College of Teachers said.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2022
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• Oakville teacher controversy: Ontario College of Teachers asked to review professional standards

  The province's education minister has asked the Ontario College of Teachers to review professional conduct provisions amid controversy surrounding an Oakville teacher's attire. 

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2022