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The members of the Ontario Public Supervisory Officials’ Association (OPSOA) are leaders who work positively to design and provide quality education to two- thirds of the elementary and secondary students in the public education system of Ontario.

This Strategic Plan for 2005-2006 reflects the Association’s central purpose of advocating for public education in a proactive manner. It includes provision of a strong supportive network for supervisory officials who are members of OPSOA through communication and counseling as appropriate.

The supervisory officials of OPSOA are key to the delivery of positive progressive education in Ontario and work cooperatively with all partners involved in the governance of public education.

• Participate and advise in the development of Ministry policy and regulations
• Continually monitor new regulations from government with advice to members
• Cooperate and collaborate with governance partners: OPSBA, other SO associations, OCT and OPC
• Provide direct and efficient information through expanded and refined OSOnet service including a robust professional development package, position papers, effective networking of student success leaders and regular use for regional networking and individual member use.
• Introduce webcasting as a method of communicating, participating in meetings and course delivery
• Provide a broad and positive professional development of practical value to supervisory officers
• Continue to recruit and train leaders at all levels of the public system in Ontario by working with SOQP courses and initiatives of the College of Teachers
• Maintain financial stability and ensure as a priority long range fiscal planning for the OPSOA association

• Promote and communicate the OPSOA Belief Statement to key stakeholders provincially and nationally
• Regularly communicate through the president and the OPSOA office by newsletters and position statements
• Dialogue at regional meetings on provincial issues with reports to board of directors
• Showcase the positive activities of leadership and celebrate the successes of supervisory officers
• Provide a comprehensive program of leadership development recruiting strong teachers and principals to join the ranks of senior administration and to participate in the broad program of staff development for new and veteran members
• Communicate the role of the supervisory officer to the Ministry of Education and the public of Ontario
• Gather input from experienced supervisory officers to create and circulate succinct position papers
• Continue development of specific alumni activities and broaden the approved mentorship program
• Profile the initiatives of supervisory officials working in all academic and administrative positions

1. Subscribe to and advocate for recognition of the importance of public education.
2. Develop and distribute position papers on important issues emphasizing the role of the association as the voice of the public school system.
3. Emphasize the positive diversity of OPSOA and how its members embrace all segments of society in the public education system.
4. Encourage OSONet usage by all supervisory officials to ensure regular and accurate communication
5. Update and circulate the OPSOA professional development brochure widely to advertise the opportunities that exist for all senior administrators.
6. Continue to develop and enhance the OPSOA mentorship network
7. Maintain a high level of debate on key issues in education. Make certain this debate is informed through research and the involvement of experts and significant representatives of other education stakeholders.
8. Continue the strong presence of OPSOA with the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE).

THE OBJECTIVE OF OPSOA IS TO EXPAND ITS INITIATIVES WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING PROGRAM, LEGISLATION, COMMUNICATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT. ATTRACTING AND IMPROVING LEADERSHIP CONTINUES AS A PRIORITY. LIAISON AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS WILL SERVE TO KEEP OPSOA CURRENT, INVOLVED AND FOCUSED AS A CHAMPION OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AGENDA.

- Committed to Excellence in Public Education -

The supervisory official shall, within the duties prescribed in the Education Act and its Regulationsand in compliance with the Ethical Standards for the TeachingProfession:

- foster such ideals as integrity, fairnessand loyalty among students, staff, colleagues, district schoolboards, school councils and community

- provide, within the directions mandatedby the Ministry of Education and the district school board, thebest possible education for students

- affirm in all professional undertakingsa strong sense of partnership with Ministry of Education officials,trustees, principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff

- recognize the authority of the districtschool board, provide counsel essential to the development oflocal policies and assume responsibility for implementing boardpolicies

- supervise the performance and developmentof staff with candour and understanding, and provide each staffmember with a copy of any written assessment of a staff member'swork

- deal discreetly with confidential knowledgeand information, and at no time use such information for personaladvantage

- respect the professional individualityand their needs for confidentiality, but not to the extent ofwithholding information relating to unprofessional conduct

- maintain current understanding of newdevelopments in education, with special reference to the knowledgeand skills of school and school district administration