“Heartbreaking”: SCDSB Cutting Dozens of Teaching Roles in 2026

Is the SCDSB Cutting Jobs?

Yes — the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has reportedly issued layoff notices to nearly 100 full-time and part-time secondary school teachers on April 16, 2026.

Jen Hare, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) in Simcoe County, called the move “heartbreaking” in a news release.

“The system needs them. Your kids need them,” Hare said.

SCDSB trustees were told in March that a workforce reduction was likely due to declining enrolment at the board.

Parents Concerned About the Cuts

Many parents are worried how the workforce reduction will affect class sizes and the quality of education that their children will receive.

Source

The workforce reduction at the SCDSB was covered by multiple news outlets, including CollingwoodToday.

More SCDSB Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of SCDSB layoffs and the rights that non-unionized employees have in this situation, see our SCDSB Layoffs & Severance Guide.

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