Clayton La Touche Removed as TDSB Director Amid Major Leadership Shift
It’s been a sudden and dramatic shake-up at the Toronto District School Board, and the news has caught a lot of people by surprise. Early this morning, staff were told through an internal memo that Clayton La Touche, who only stepped into the role of TDSB director back in February, would be leaving his position effective immediately. The announcement was delivered by provincial supervisor Rohit Gupta, who said the decision had been made after careful consideration alongside Education Minister Paul Calandra.
What’s being emphasized is that this move is meant to give the board a “fresh start.” According to Gupta, the aim is to set the TDSB on a stronger path, one that is focused on long-term stability and student success. Even though the decision was described as difficult, the tone of the memo remained appreciative. La Touche was thanked sincerely for his service, and it was acknowledged that he had shown dedication during his time leading the board. But despite that, a leadership change was deemed necessary.
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For now, associate director Stacey Zucker is stepping in as the interim director. Gupta acknowledged that transitions like this often lead to uncertainty, but he assured staff, families, and communities that supporting students will remain the top priority throughout the process. The message essentially tried to calm the waters, clarifying that work at the board will continue and that the province expects the transition to be smooth.
Minister Calandra reinforced that sentiment in a statement, saying that with the supervisor remaining in place and an interim director stepping up, the TDSB will be refocusing on academic achievement and ensuring that every decision keeps students front and centre. The province has been taking a more hands-on role in several school boards, and the TDSB is now one of six that have been placed under provincial supervision. In some of those boards, directors have already been replaced due to concerns around leadership and governance.
This latest change follows similar shake-ups elsewhere in Ontario, including the Ottawa-Carleton board and the Near North District School Board, where the director recently resigned after a ministry report raised serious issues about internal dysfunction. In fact, Calandra has temporarily taken on the role of supervisor for that board as well, signalling how involved the province has become in trying to stabilize public education systems across Ontario.
As for the TDSB, this story is still developing. More details will likely emerge about why the province felt such an abrupt change was needed, but for now, the focus is on reassuring families and ensuring that day-to-day operations continue without disruption.
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