GUELPH – Human rights practices at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are set to be reviewed by "a notable independent third party steeped in the work of human rights."
director of education Peter Sovran
Parents pen public letter alleging ‘Black children in UGDSB are not safe’
ROCKWOOD – Some parents are feeling frustrated by how Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are responding to incidents of anti-Black racism.
Province ‘cracking down’ on phone use, vaping at school: Lecce
ONTARIO – On April 28 the province announced a new policy restricting student cell phone use, vaping and smoking.
UGDSB approves five updated policies
GUELPH – During the Upper Grand District School Board meeting on Feb. 27, trustees approved updates to five policies.
UGDSB recognizes Black heritage, brilliance, joy
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy.
Grades 9, 10 cut from College Heights to establish alternative high school
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board is cutting grades 9 and 10 from College Heights Secondary School to make room for an Alternative Education and Learning Centre Hub.
School boards prepare for return to in-person learning
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials and staff at the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board are preparing for the Jan. 17 return to in-person learning with newly acquired HEPA units, higher-grade masks and a new method for case monitoring.
Trustee Linda Busuttil elected as UGDSB chair for 2021-22
GUELPH – Trustee Linda Busuttil, school board trustee for Wards 2, 3 and 4 in the City of Guelph, was elected chair of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at the board's inaugural meeting on Nov. 30.
UGDSB approves the use of N95 masks for staff
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has approved the use of N95 masks for staff, provided they fulfill several requirements.