‘Significant’ staffing cuts coming to WCDSB, says union
Posted Jun 3, 2026 09:13:41 AM.
Last Updated Jun 4, 2026 08:19:35 AM.
Over a dozen job cuts are reportedly coming to Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) schools.
CUPE 2512 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) are reporting that 15 morning supervisor positions are set to be cut by the end of the year.
Union leaders claimed the cuts will impact 11 elementary schools in the region.
“Morning supervisors play a critical role in supporting students before the school day begins, ensuring they are safely supervised on the yard and providing families with the reassurance that their children are cared for while parents transition to work”, said Mechelle O’Hagan, President of CUPE 2512.
“The decision to eliminate these positions is not justified and lacks clear rationale, especially when student enrolment is growing and the board is receiving increased funding. These cuts will create unnecessary disruption for students, families, and school communities.”
CUPE 2512 has 1,200 members representing numerous positions, including administrative assistants, clerical, child and youth care workers, educational assistants, registered early childhood educators, library technicians, morning & lunch supervisors, hall monitors, and IT workers.
In a statement to 570 NewsRadio a WCDSB spokesperson said the positions are being moved elsewhere.
“This is a reallocation of supervision resources,” read the statement.
“The hours and funding associated with morning supervision are being redirected into 11 new full-time equivalent lunch hour positions, expanding overall supervision capacity at the point of highest need. Student supervision before school will continue. Every school has a supervision schedule in place, and that will not change.”
The board explained the morning supervisor roles were introduced over a decade ago, at a time that saw staggered school starts, and there was a need to support families during that time.
That support is said to no longer be needed at that time of day.
The board said it is committed to supporting staff through the transition.
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