The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) announced that 40 vice-principal positions will not be returning for the next academic year. This decision stems from the expiration of provincial funding for 28 roles introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and a projected decline of 5,000 students in enrollment. As a result, some full-time staff will oversee two smaller schools under a shared model, which has been successfully implemented in other school boards. Ryan Bird, a spokesperson for the TDSB, emphasized that staffing adjustments are part of a regular spring planning process to ensure adequate support for students. A 2023 survey by the Toronto School Administrators’ Association (TSAA) highlighted that the role of vice-principal has become increasingly demanding, with 61% of respondents feeling unable to manage their workloads effectively. The TDSB is one of eight school boards in Ontario currently under provincial supervision due to allegations of financial mismanagement and wasteful spending.