Building for our Future: Modernizing our Systems 

As Ontario’s fastest-growing school board, we took a step back to examine our infrastructure and ask some big questions: Are the tools and systems we use today built to support our success tomorrow? Are we operating as efficiently as we could be? Could better technology help our teams work smarter and more collaboratively to meet the evolving needs of our board? 

That’s where Oracle comes in. Through a provincially supported, competitive procurement process, we’re implementing Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Capital Management (HCM)—a modern solution designed to streamline and strengthen core functions. 

Before Oracle, we relied on outdated systems that were inefficient and disconnected. They were difficult to manage, hard to update, and prone to errors—leading to more time spent problem solving and less time supporting students and staff.  

Now with Oracle, we have a sustainable, integrated platform that enables real-time access to information, stronger security, and more efficient workflows. Oracle equips us with: 

• Real-time access to integrated information 

• Faster, more accurate processing 

• Enhanced data security 

• Scalable growth 

• Better support for staff 

We’ve already seen progress, with Finance and Procurement functionality now live on the new system since the spring, and Human Resources and Payroll launched in October. We’re moving toward a system that is not just more accurate—but more responsive, reliable, and ready for the future. 

This is more than a tech upgrade. It’s part of a larger effort to mitigate risk, modernize how we work, and build a more sustainable, future-ready school board. By continually improving the tools we use, we’re empowering our teams to lead with confidence and agility—while preparing for the future of education.