TDSB Parents eager to help with their children’s education and play an active role in TDSB PIAC are invited to participate in the PIAC Elections conducted online via ElectionBuddy for Wards 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20 and 22. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, APRIL 6TH 2026 at 11:59PM https://tdsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePffhod5VjfdCcK FULL […]
SCS.26.02.3 School Council and Community Engagement Statement by PIAC
SUMMARYThis motion seeks ratification of a formal letter from the Parent Involvement AdvisoryCommittee (PIAC) raising concerns regarding school community consultation, governance,and student well-being.If approved, the letter will be sent by the PIAC Co-Chairs to Supervisor Gupta, Interim Directorof Education, Stacey Zucker, and Executive Superintendent, Jack Nigro.Recommendations directed to TDSB leadership are intended for consideration and […]
SCS.26.02.2 Reestablishment of the TDSB School Council Survey
SUMMARYThis recommendation calls on the Toronto District School Board, in collaboration with theParent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC), to reestablish the system-wide SchoolCouncil survey required under PR558. With the last survey conducted in 2016, therecommendation emphasizes the need to recommit to a clear survey timeline and to ensurethe survey reflects current conditions and evolving contexts for […]
SCS.26.02.1 School Council Innovation Grant Report
The School Council Support Working Group proposes that PIAC make the followingmotions/recommendations:Motions to the TDSB
PASSED MOTION BY RECORDED VOTE (14-3) EO26.1.1 Effective Meetings and Governance
SUMMARYTDSB’s PIAC as per its bylaw utilizes Robert’s Rules of Order (12th Ed.) which provides guidelines that protect the rights of individual members, the majority, the minority, absentees, and all parties as a whole. This report has a recommendation to adopt a summary document which has the most important points of Robert’s Rules of Order […]
MOTION PASSED BY CONSENSUS – CON.2026.01.27 Provincial Budget Consultation Statement from Co-Chairs
SUMMARY This motion ratifies a letter written by PIAC to the Minister of Education and the Minister of Finance, solicited as part of the 2026-2027 provincial budget consultation process. RECOMMENDATIONS To the Ministers of Finance and Education On behalf of the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee of the Toronto District School Board, we urge you to […]
MOTION PASSED BY CONSENSUS – 27 January 2026 – PM.2026.01.27 Recommendation for Staff Presentations / Responses Previously Requested (Procedural Motion)
SUMMARY This is a procedural motion that reiterates to the TDSB Interim Director of Education and Staff two requests made by the Consultation Working Group (WG), by way of their regular reports. The first was made on November 18th, 2025 requesting a response to questions from the wider parent community regarding special interest school admissions […]
PIAC 2026 Conference – Register soon
Saturday, February 7, 2026 10 am – 3 pm West Humber Collegiate Institute 1675 Martin Grove Rd, Toronto, ON, M9V 3S3 Google Maps Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sn57MeYtNp3UnywM9 EventBrite Registration Link https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ready-set-engageget-ready-for-change-tickets-1979989789761
PIAC adds 18 new members
PIAC welcomes 18 members from various wards of Toronto. This expands the total number of PIAC members significantly by almost 50%. Congratulations to our newly elected PIAC Co-Reps: Ward 2 – Noel Morgan and Uthman Quick Ward 3 – Maira Riaz and Rehab Aly Ward 11 – Reem Al Jabi and Hilla Gutman Ward 13 […]
PIAC Elections – Registration required for Voters and Candidates
TDSB Parents eager to help with their children’s education and play an active role in TDSB PIAC are invited to participate in the PIAC Elections conducted online via ElectionBuddy. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH at 11:59PM https://bit.ly/WardElections2025 NOTE: Voter registration and self-nomination use the same form. The form will ask “Do you want […]
MOTION PASSED BY RECORDED VOTE (UNANIMOUS)- 21 OCT 2025 – Recommendation to seat Ward 15 PIAC Co-Reps elected in contravention to bylaws adopted May 2025
The recommendation proposed to seat the two new co-reps elected in Ward 15, even though the Parent/Caregiver Community Engagement Office did not follow the requisite steps. The movers, who are the co-leads of the Membership Working Group, assert that the election was undertaken in good faith and was by all accounts fair and equitable. The […]
MOTION PASSED BY CONSENSUS 21 OCT 2025 – CM.25.10.16 Recommendation for System-Wide Distribution of School Councils Matter Parent/Caregiver Guide
This motion recommends the distribution of a specific document entitled “School Council’s Matter – Parent/Caregiver Guide” to parents and caregiver contacts system-wide via School Messenger as a standalone communication. It is recommended that this be distributed in this format (rather than as a link within TDSB Connects) to ensure that intended recipients receive the communication […]
MOTION PASSED BY CONSENSUS – 21 OCT 2025 – Student Exit Data Collection Initiative
According to a 2024 report by the Auditor General of Ontario, between the 2017/18 and 2022/23 school years, TDSB enrollment declined by 4%—from 251,057 to 240,178 students. This represents a net loss of 10,879 students. At a per-student funding level of $14,101, this equates to a potential annual revenue loss of approximately $153.4 million. Several […]
MOTION PASSED BY CONSENSUS 21 October 2025 – CSCM.14.10.25 Recommendations Relating to Policy 100: Central Lottery Admissions
This motion is made to the TDSB Director, Supervisor, and Minister of Education to broadly re-commit the TDSB policy review process to prioritize the use of an open consultation process informed by transparent, data-driven metrics, and to further consider educational best practices to achieve greater equity and accessibility in special interest programs. Accordingly, we further […]
DON’T MISS: October 28th Parents as Partners Conference at West Humber CI – A TDSB open house!!
We are thrilled to bring back the Parents and as Partners Conference – a free, in-person event for all TDSB parents, guardians, and caregivers. This year, we’re pleased to be making it even easier to join by hosting two conferences – one in the East and one in the West. Choose the location that works best […]
Contact the TDSB ministry Supervisor
While the board is under government supervision, our elected trustees are not able to support parents. If you need the kind of help you would expect from your trustee, or if you want to send a message to the supervisor, they can be reached at rohit.gupta@tdsb.on.ca