All four local school boards are watching as contract talks resume later this afternoon between CUPE and provincial negotiators.

With the threat of a strike on Monday, the Near North Board says it may mean school closures and parents are encouraged to make alternate childcare arrangements, just in case.

Meantime, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic Board is monitoring the situation and will update parents as information becomes available.

At the French Catholic board, officials say for now it’s expected all of their schools and daycare programs will remain open on Monday, while extracurriculars will be suspended.

The French Public board says some schools may have to close to students in the event of a strike.

55,000 education workers across the province could hit the picket line if talks fail.

(photo by station staff)

Filed under: CUPE, Near North District School Board, strike