TDSB Initiatives
The TDSB regularly engages in initiatives that impact on student success, school council operations, and parent engagement. PIAC and parents have the opportunity to provide feedback to the TDSB on these initiatives. PIAC needs input from the TDSB parent community so that we can make informed recommendations to the Board. Please review the list below and contact the Consultations Working Group for more information, to share your ideas, or to get involved (consultations@torontopiac.com).
TDSB Initiatives and Updates:
*Education Development Charges (EDC)
*Student-Vehicle Collision Data and Response Protocol in School Zones
*2018 Ward Boundary Changes:
*2018-19 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Board.
*Enhancing Equity Task Force* - May 2017 - Present
*Report: 2014-15 AND 2015-16 SCHOOL BUDGET AND SCHOOL GENERATED FUNDS *TDSB Parent/student Census *TDSB: Full Day Kindergarten before/after school programs
The TDSB regularly engages in initiatives that impact on student success, school council operations, and parent engagement. PIAC and parents have the opportunity to provide feedback to the TDSB on these initiatives. PIAC needs input from the TDSB parent community so that we can make informed recommendations to the Board. Please review the list below and contact the Consultations Working Group for more information, to share your ideas, or to get involved (consultations@torontopiac.com).
TDSB Initiatives and Updates:
*Education Development Charges (EDC)
- Education Development Charges (EDCs) are funds that some school boards can charge to developers and use to purchase land for overcrowded school boards. The current wording of Ontario Reg. 20/98 of the Education Act prevents EDC funds from being used to expand or upgrade existing schools (even if over capacity) and prevents many school boards from accessing any EDC funding. School boards want greater access to EDC funding and are asking parents to write to their local MPPs, MPP candidates, and the Ministry of Education to advocate for EDC changes. To find out more please go to: TDSB EDC.
*Student-Vehicle Collision Data and Response Protocol in School Zones
- The TDSB is undertaking a review of Student-Vehicle Collision Data and Response Protocol in School Zones. The Director of Education will present a report to the Program and School Services committee on May 2, 2018 (see page 7 of the PSSC March 21st minutes).
- Local residents can request Mobile Speed Monitors through the City's "Watch Your Speed" program. https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/road-safety/watch-your-speed-program/
*2018 Ward Boundary Changes:
- Overview: The Toronto District School Board revised the school board Ward boundaries to accommodate the addition of 3 new City Wards. The final redistribution of TDSB Wards for the October 2018 municipal election can be found HERE.
*2018-19 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Board.
*Enhancing Equity Task Force* - May 2017 - Present
- Next Steps: The TDSB Director's Response to the EETF Recommendations was accepted by the Board of Trustees. The EETF Recommendations will be used to inform the design of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the annual budget, the review of TDSB education programs, and the review of TDSB Policies and Procedures.
- Director's Response to the Enhancing Equity Task Force Report (PDF) (Word)
- Highlights of the Directors' Response to the Enhancing Equity Task Force Report (PDF) (Word)
*Report: 2014-15 AND 2015-16 SCHOOL BUDGET AND SCHOOL GENERATED FUNDS *TDSB Parent/student Census *TDSB: Full Day Kindergarten before/after school programs
- Start date: 26-Oct-2016. Current Status: Phase 2/3. Review the Workplan here.
- Start date: 2-Nov-2016. http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/AgendaMinutes.aspx?Type=M&Year=2016&Filename=161123.pdf
- Start date: 2-Nov-2016 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/AgendaMinutes.aspx?Type=M&Year=2016&Filename=161123.pdf
- Start date: May 24, 2017. http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/AgendaMinutes.aspx?Type=M&Year=2017&Filename=170524+Summ.pdf
- Start date: May 24, 2017. http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/AgendaMinutes.aspx?Type=M&Year=2017&Filename=170524+Summ.pdf