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 […]
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 […]