Thames Valley School District School Board cuts dozens of jobs at board office

The director of education for the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has confirmed dozens of layoffs at the board. This time, no teaching jobs are affected, rather, the cuts are among administrative ranks.

Bill Tucker tells CTV News that 42 full time jobs at the central board office, including some in senior administration, have been cut.

While some job cuts have already taken effect, others will roll out over the next few months and into the next school year.

In a written statement to CTV News, the board says it’s “implementing a series of staffing adjustments at the central board offices as part of its ongoing financial recovery efforts.”

The board says the “adjustments” will result in about $4.7 million in salaries and benefits.

“They reflect careful planning to align our operations with financial realities while continuing to prioritize classrooms and students,” said the statement.

A school board audit, completed in April, revealed a deficit of $17.3 million in 2023-24.

The board is being overseen by a provincially appointed supervisor, following the spring audit. Paul Bonifferro oversees all financial and operational decisions. According to the Ministry of Education, Boniferro represents the ministry’s vested control, overseeing and managing the administration of the board.