b'The Year in Review Ouradvocacyeffortshavebeenwide-rangingandimpactful,addressingissuesthatarecrucialtoholisticdevelopmentandequitableaccesstoeducationforallstudents. What follows is a brief overview of some of ourkey initiatives.NationalSchoolFoodPolicyandProgram Much time was devoted to advocating for and supportingthe implementation of the National School Food Program.The federal-provincial Ontario agreement was announcedonNovember22,2024.OPSBAisanendorseroftheCoalitionforHealthySchoolFoodandworkswiththeprovincialchapter,whichisadministeredbySustainOntario.TrusteeshavebeenactiveinprovidinglocalinformationaswellastakingpartinaFederalStudentNutritionSurveyandtheCoalitionsOntarioChaptervisioning sessions.The Better Schools and Student Outcomes ActWith the passing of Bill 98, the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, Ontarios democraticallyelected school boards entered a period of rapid change. OPSBA responded swiftlyadvocating forstrong local governance, supporting trustees through new legislative requirements, and reinforcing ourunwavering commitment to student success and well-being. Several resources were created for allmember boards, including:Code of Conduct Policy Template Code of Conduct Enforcement Procedure Integrity Commissioner Overview Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance Policy Template Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance Good Governance Practices OPSBA also took a leadership role in advocating that any statutory professional development for trustees mandated by the Ministry of Education be delivered in partnership with trustee associations. Our message has been clear: professional learning for trustees must reflect the unique governance role they hold in Ontarios education system. OPSBAs contributions to the development and delivery of the Ontario Education Services Corporations Essential Governance 2025 program were extensive, and ensured it reflected the real-world responsibilities and challenges of trusteeship today. The program included six newly updated self-directed online modules and four webinars on key governance priority areas.62'