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CEO's Annual Report 2025-2026

We’re proud to share the progress made across the Halton District School Board during the second year of the 2024–2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. This work reflects the commitment of our students, staff, families and community members, all moving toward one goal: helping every student thrive.

The CEO’s Annual Report is an interactive online resource that highlights the achievements of our students and staff, showcases school and system success stories and presents key data on survey results, expenditures and progress toward our strategic commitments.

This report captures both the milestones we’ve reached and the work ahead. It reflects our shared dedication to strong public education and the ongoing improvement of learning conditions for all HDSB students.

A Message from the CEO

As we conclude the second year of the Halton District School Board’s (HDSB) 2024–2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, we continue to build on our momentum and deliver real progress in student achievement and well-being. HDSB students benefit daily from high-quality instruction, safe and supportive classrooms and engaging programs and pathways that help every learner discover their strengths, pursue their passions and prepare for their future. Through evidence-informed practice, student voice, strong collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, the HDSB grows stronger each year. Our vital partnerships with families, staff and community partners continue to create the conditions where all learners can thrive. As our work deepens, our collective efforts are producing meaningful, lasting impact across our schools. Thank you to every student, staff member, family, trustee and community partner who continues to contribute to this success.

Curtis Ennis

Chief Executive Officer

Curtis Ennis

Six Commitments to Student Success

Progress in Meeting the Commitments of the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

The 2025–2026 CEO’s Annual Report is organized around the six commitments of the 2024-2028 MYSP, highlighting the progress and achievements made in each area.

To assess this progress, the HDSB uses a range of quantitative and qualitative measures aligned with Ministry of Education expectations. Examples of these measures and indicators are available on the MYSP webpage.

The following information highlights work completed and milestones reached in the 2025-2026 school year regarding the implementation of the MYSP, particularly as it relates to all six commitments. Progress toward each commitment is evaluated holistically, taking into account the overall progress across its related objectives rather than assessing each objective separately.

School Year at a Glance

2025-2026

91%

of Grade 9 students earned 8+ credits

94%

of secondary students graduated within 5 years

100%

School Participation in EcoSchools Program (105 schools, up from 81 schools last year), and 2,200 students participated in EcoTeams

Above standard

EQAO results show that HDSB students continue to perform above provincial standards in literacy and mathematics, with growing achievement year-over-year.

Opened

an Environmental Leadership Learning Centre

580,000+

The We Are HDSB video series continues to showcase how students, staff, families, and school communities demonstrate kindness, foster belonging, and strengthen connections. The series has generated more than 580,000 views across social media platforms.

1,500 Trees

planted across school properties

Facts About the HDSB

2025-2026

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25

average size of Kindergarten classes.

93%

of Grade 1-3 classes had 20 or fewer students.

24.5

average class size in Grade 4-8.

36% & 38%

36% of elementary students and 38% of secondary students learned languages other than English as their first language.

Top non-English Languages

spoken by HDSB students are Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

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66,354 Students

  • 45,130 elementary
  • 20,004 secondary

6,604 Full-Time Staff

  • 2,767 Elementary Teachers
  • 1,295 Secondary Teachers
  • 2,542 Support Staff

Schools

  • 92 Elementary 
  • 17 Secondary

Celebrating Excellence Across HDSB Schools

Numerous national and provincial awards and celebrations for students, staff and schools​ in recognition of achievement and leadership.

Financial Expenditures

The Halton District School Board’s annual operating expenditures are grouped into key categories that reflect our core priorities: classroom instruction, system administration, student transportation, pupil accommodation, and other specialized initiatives.

Instructional expenditures total $755,685,433, representing 78.00% of the Halton District School Board’s annual operating expenditures.

Instructional Expenditures Category Overview

  • classroom teachers
  • occasional/supply teachers
  • educational assistants
  • early childhood educators
  • classroom computers
  • textbooks, learning materials, classroom supplies and equipment
  • professionals, paraprofessionals and technicians
  • library and guidance
  • staff development
  • coordinators and consultants
  • principals and vice principals
  • department heads
  • school office – secretarial and supplies
  • continuing education, summer school and international languages
  • Centre for Skills Development and Training

Administration expenditures total $21,010,253, or 2.17% of the Board’s annual operating expenditures.

Administration Expenditures Category Overview

Board administration, including non-instructional operations, maintenance and capital:

  • Communications & Engagement
  • Facility Services
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Payroll
  • Planning
  • Purchasing
  • Research
  • Director and supervisory officers
  • Trustees

The Board spent $22,453,270 on transportation, representing 2.32% of its annual operating expenditures.
This includes pupil transportation to and from Halton District School Board schools as well as provincial schools.

Expenditures in this category total $133,487,393, or 13.78% of the Halton District School Board’s annual operating expenditures.

Pupil Accommodation Category Overview

  • operations and maintenance (schools)
  • school renewal
  • debenture interest and bridge financing of capital projects
  • annual amortization of Tangible Capital Assets

Expenditures in this category total $36,243,704, or 3.74% of the Halton District School Board’s annual operating expenditures.


This includes other non-operating expenditures, such as one-time Ministry funding for specific projects as well as School Generated Funds.

Category Total Operating % of Total
Instruction $755,685,433 78.00%
Administration $21,010,253 2.17%
Transportation $22,453,270 2.32%
Pupil Accommodation $133,487,393 13.78%
Other $36,243,704 3.74%
Total $968,880,053 100.01%

Board of Trustees

2022-2026 Term

The eleven trustees of the Halton District School Board are elected for a four-year term through the municipal election process. The Board of Trustees that served during the 2025-2026 school year were elected in October 2022 and served until November 2026.

Amy Collard

Chair 23-24 & 24-25

collardamy@hdsb.ca 
905-691-2597​

 

Joanna Oliver

Vice-Chair 23-24 & 24-25​

oliverj@hdsb.ca​
905-601-​0058

 

Naveed Ahmed​

Milton - Wards 3 & 4​​

​ahmedn@hdsb.ca
905-749-0605​

 

Donna Danielli​

Milton - Wards 1 & 2

daniellid@hdsb.ca
905-699-7433

 

 

​Jeanne Gray​

Halton Hills - Wards 1, 2, ​3 &​ 4

grayje@hdsb.ca ​
905-691-2328

 

​Robbie Brydon

Burlington - Wards 1 & 2

brydonr@hdsb.ca​​​
905-691-1250​

 

​Margo Horne​​

Burlington - Ward 4

hornem@hdsb.ca​
905-691-4508​​

 

​Xin Yi Zhang

Burlington - Wards 3 & 6

zhangx@hdsb.ca
905-749-0270​

 

Audrey Wubbenhorst HDSB Trustee

​​Audrey Wubbenhorst

Oakville - Ward 5 & 7

wubbenhorsta@hdsb.ca
905-691-0686

 

​Carole Baxter​​​

Oakville - Ward ​1 & 2​​

baxterc@hdsb.ca
905-749-0193​

 

​Tanya Rocha

Oakville - Ward 3 & 6​

rochat​@hdsb.ca​
905-691-4516​​

 

Senior Administration Responsibilities 2025-2026

Curtis Ennis​

Chief Executive Officer

 

Associate Director Announcement - Jennie Petko

Jennie Petko

Associate Director of Education​

Dr. Dean Barnes​​

Superintendent of Education​

Dr. Tara Connor

​Superintendent of Education​​​

Aiman Flahat

​Superintendent of Education

Jennifer Fowler​

​Superintendent of Education

Nick Frankovich​

​Superintendent of Education

Ian Gaudet​​

Superintendent of Facility Services​​​​

Allison Ippolito

​Superintendent of Human Resources​​

Eleanor McIntosh​

​Superintendent of Education

Roxana Negoi​

Superintendent of Business Services & Treasurer​​

Brent Coakwell

​Superintendent of Education

Claire Proteau​​

​Superinten​dent of Education

​Colette Ruddock​

​Superintendent of Education

Jonathan Shoss

Superintendent of Education​​​

Accountability & Governance

The CEO’s Annual Report fulfills the Ministry’s requirement for an annual public update to the Board of Trustees and the Ministry of Education on the actions taken in the previous year.

The report highlights key achievements across the Halton District School Board and offers a snapshot of system-wide progress. The real story of success happens every day in our schools and workplaces – through the learning, growth and accomplishments of students and staff across HDSB.

The CEO’s Annual Report is supported by a comprehensive set of quantitative and qualitative data, including achievement results, survey feedback, indicators, environmental reporting and Ministry-aligned measures.

The full set of data tables and benchmarks is available in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan Monitoring Report (PDF).

For those who want deeper detail, the report includes:

  • Achievement and engagement measures (Acadience, report cards, EQAO, OSSLT/TPCL)
  • Secondary credit accumulation and graduation trends
  • Student and staff perception survey results
  • Disproportionality and identity-based data
  • Environmental metrics, including energy and greenhouse gas reporting

These data sources guide decision-making, support transparency and ensure consistent monitoring of progress across all six commitments of the MYSP.

View the full report: Multi-Year Strategic Plan Monitoring Report (PDF)