Here is an earlier  Toronto Life story...pointing to the history. 

“They’re taking away my democratic voice”: This east-end parent is enraged by Doug Ford’s TDSB takeover"

The provincial government has taken direct control of the Toronto District School Board, sidelining its 22 elected trustees. For Toronto parent Jennifer Volk, the move is an attack on families.

https://torontolife.com/city/theyre-taking-away-my-democratic-voice-this-east-end-parent-is-enraged-by-doug-fords-tdsb-takeover/