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
Trustee Communications
On the last day of school, the Minister of Education put four Ontario school boards under ministry supervision, including the TDSB. Rohit Gupta has been appointed as the TDSB supervisor (more information is available here.) TDSB Trustees are now stripped of their powers and suspended from making financial decisions. They are unable to access their […]
PIAC POST June 2025 Newsletter
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Advocating for Education Funding
On behalf of TDSB parents & caregivers, PIAC submitted a letter to the Ministry of Education asking them to consult with Ontario PICs (Parent Involvement Committees) about the current education funding formula. PIAC requested immediate action that includes: PIAC also recommended to the TDSB Board of Trustees to hold a NO CUTS position on their […]
PIAC POST March 2025 Newsletter
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PIAC Annual Ready. Set. Engage. Parent Conference
School Councils & Principals: Stronger Together This event brings together School Councils & Principals to collaborate towards enhanced Council relationships for strong & effective Leadership Teams. Details on our Conference page.
PIAC POST February 2025 Newsletter
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PIAC submission to Ontario Budget Consultation
On behalf of TDSB parents & caregivers, PIAC submitted feedback to the Ontario Budget Consultation on prioritizing education funding in their 2025-26 provincial budget. In particular, PIAC supports the TDSB Board of Trustees’ budget response and stresses the need for Mental Health supports to increase Professional Support Services staff to support students. Read our letter […]
PIAC POST January 2025 Newsletter
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PIAC POST December 2024 Newsletter
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TDSB System Reorganization
To support the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, a new system organization, Learning Centre model, and new Family of Schools configuration will be implemented for the 2024-2025 school year. The concept of a Family of Schools refers to an organizational structure within a school district where schools are grouped based on specific criteria such as geographical […]
PIAC POST November 2024 Newsletter
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Parent/Caregiver Participation in Vice Principal Interviews
Are you aware, the Toronto District School Board includes a Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Representative on Vice Principal Interview Committees? TDSB is currently recruiting parents/caregivers for the next round of interviews. Attendance at a Training Session is mandatory to participate as a Parent/Caregiver Representative on a Vice Principal Interview Team. If you attended a parent/caregiver interview training session […]
TDSB School Council Innovation Grant 2024-25
School Councils may submit one request for support up to $1,500 to support innovative (the development of new ideas, original and creative in thinking) projects/activities that engages parents/caregivers (in-person, virtual and hybrid) and builds School Councils’ parents/caregivers capability around: Application period opens October 9 and the deadline will be December 1. Information is on the […]
PIAC POST October 2024 Newsletter
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School Council Banking Transition to CIBC
CIBC is the new TDSB school banking partner. Alterna accounts were migrated to CIBC in August 2024. Alterna accounts are now closed. If you had an Alterna bank account, your account was moved in kind. No cost package for School Councils includes online banking, cheque processing, electronic deposits and in branch deposits. Your Banking Starter […]