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Ontario teacher and former TCDSB trustee found guilty of professional misconduct
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CityNews Toronto
The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) has found Michael Anthony Del Grande, a certified teacher and former Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) trustee, guilty of professional misconduct, concluding a years‑long disciplinary process triggered by complaints about his conduct toward a student and comments made during heated board debates in 2019.
According to the OCT disciplinary notice, Del Grande’s misconduct occurred during two board committee meetings in September and November 2019, as well as in subsequent media interviews.
At a Sept. 25, 2019 Catholic Values Subcommittee meeting, Del Grande directed comments and behaviour toward a student who opposed showing an anti‑abortion film in schools.
The College also found that Del Grande later raised his voice at the student, leaving her feeling uncomfortable and upset.
At a Nov. 7, 2019 Student Achievement Committee meeting, Del Grande opposed adding “gender identity,” “gender expression,” “family status,” and “marital status” to the board’s Code of Conduct.