Welcome to the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB)!
Formed on January 1, 1998 with the amalgamation of the Windsor and Essex County Boards of Education, the GECDSB proudly serves approximately 36,000 students with 4,700 staff members, while operating and maintaining 55 elementary schools and 15 secondary schools in nine municipalities, including:
- Amherstburg
- Essex
- Kingsville
- Lakeshore
- LaSalle
- Leamington
- Pelee Island
- Tecumseh
- Windsor
We also operate alternative, adult and continuing education programs for the community.
Land Acknowledgement
View the GECDSB Land Acknowledgement, which formally acknowledges and recognizes the Indigenous lands on which our Board resides.
Budget and finance
View information about the GECDSB's budget and finances, including Board financial statements, property purchasing for new schools, education development charges and the Election Compliance Audit Committee.
Plans and reports
View the GECDSB's various plans and reports, including Director's Annual Reports, our Communication Plan, Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, Strategic Plan, Class Size Reports, Mental Health and Well-being Strategic Plan and more.
Careers
Check out the current career opportunities with the GECDSB and find out how you can be a valued part of our team.
Policies and regulations
View more information on the GECDSB's policies and regulations. You can also submit feedback for policies and regulations that are currently under review.
EQAO testing
Learn about EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) testing, results and parent support at the GECDSB. EQAO testing assesses how well Ontario's public education system develops students' reading, writing and math skills.
Purchasing and procurement
Discover the GECDSB's purchasing and procurement policies and processes. Find out how you can get involved as a vendor for needed products, infrastructure and services.
Student Senate
Our Student Senate is committed to student engagement by providing a framework for effective student representation, leadership and community service. The senate represents GECDSB secondary students and functions as a consultation forum on matters important to students.
Canada's Anti-spam Legislation (CASL)
The GECDSB complies with Canada's Anti-spam Legislation (CASL) when sending out commercial electronic messages (emails) to consented recipients. Learn how to express your consent to receive email news and updates around the GECDSB's activities and initiatives.