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Simcoe County District School Board to consult parents of Black students

April 9, 2026   ·   0 Comments

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is holding consultations with parents and families of Black students in response to a report on discrimination. 

Launched in March 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Dreams Delayed Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public Education System report provides an action plan for Ontario’s publicly funded schools.

The upcoming consultations are intended to gather feedback from the community on how the recommendations from the report can be incorporated at the SCDSB. The consultations will be held in various locations across the county, including virtually, this spring and will be facilitated by an external consultant.

“The SCDSB acknowledges the structural and systemic nature of anti-Black racism and discrimination in education,” stated the SCDSB. “The SCDSB recognizes that Black students and staff have historically faced, and continue to face, barriers to equity and inclusion, due to deeply rooted racial biases and discriminatory practices.”

In Alliston, consultation is being held at Boyne River Pubkic School on April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. 

There is also a virtual session from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 7.

In other areas, consultations are taking place:

• April 21 – 5-7 p.m. – Georgian Bay District SS
• April 22 – 3-5 p.m. – Collingwood CI
• April 23 – 6-8 p.m. – Orillia SS
• April 28 – 5-7 p.m. – Bradford District HS
• April 29 – 6-8 p.m. – Maple Ridge SS
• May 6 – 6-8 p.m. – Barrie North CI

Visit scdsb.on.ca/about/human_rights_and_equity_office to register by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking “Register for a consultation.”

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