Based on a sample of 12 representative school boards in Ontario, a normative method of analysis was utilized in addressing the major concerns of the study: the appropriate number of noncertified staff for a given school board, future demand for and supply of noncertified staff, and the resultant implications of such information. The study concludes that current staffing patterns in Ontario are reasonable, reflecting a growing equalization of services among boards. The researchers project a decline in demand for noncertified staff that is proportionate to the decline in enrollment but argue that noncertified staff form an important part of the school community and should be retained where possible, as an alternative to contracting out for services. Recommendations include that the weighting factor for declining enrollments be reintroduced, that changes in the grant allocation formula be announced one year in advance, that revenue wealth be distributed according to need, and that agreements with noncertified staff be negotiated on a regional basis and include pension benefits for part-time employees. (Author/WD)