Education Minister Paul Calandra says the province is preparing to unveil changes to school board governance within weeks.
The province is preparing for a significant shakeup just ahead of the next round of trustee elections.
Speaking to reporters, Calandra said details of what comes next will be shared shortly after MPPs return from constituency week, placing the announcement in mid-April.
Nominations for school board trustee races are expected to open roughly two weeks later, leaving little runway for candidates and boards to adjust to any new rules, or even the possibility of not having an election.
While Calandra did not outline specifics, the announcement follows months of tension between the province and several school boards over financial management, governance practices, and political disputes.
The Ford government has increasingly signalled a willingness to intervene more directly in board operations, including through the appointment of supervisors in extreme cases.
Critics have previously warned that last-minute rule changes risk undermining the stability of local governance, while government allies argue reforms are necessary to restore focus on student outcomes and fiscal responsibility.
Calandra has framed the upcoming changes as part of a broader effort to ensure school boards remain accountable to parents and taxpayers.
More details are expected in the coming weeks, with the announcement likely to set the tone for school board politics across Ontario heading into the next election period.