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 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 […]
Letter to the Minister of Education re Updates to the School Council Handbook
PIAC passed a motion to send a letter to the Minister of Education requesting that they update their “School Councils – A Guide for Members” handbook (last updated in 2002) to reflect the current environment around electronic communication and Parent Involvement Committees.
Better Access to School Council information on the TDSB website – PIAC motion
PIAC passed a motion recommending to the Board that they make website adjustments to their Parents & Caregivers tab of direct links that includes a button to the School Councils page. The motion also recommended rearranging the link buttons to better prioritize search topics: The PCCEO is going to take this task on.
Letter to the Minister of Education re Pandemic Funding
PIAC sent a letter to the Minister of Education in April 2023 advocating for funding. Together with the TDSB Mental Health & Well-Being Parent Partnership Committee, PIAC requested that the Government reimburse the TDSB for reserve funds used during the pandemic and for continued funding for Pandemic Recovery. This aligns with the TDSB Pandemic Survey […]
School Council Email IT Support – PIAC Motion
PIAC passed a motion asking for solutions for the difficulty School Councils are having accessing and operating their TDSB Email accounts. With important communication tools attached to these accounts and communication channels hindered when the accounts don’t work, PIAC is looking for Board support to solve the numerous technical issues going unresolved for years. Our […]
Outreach Plan for Schools without School Councils – PIAC Motion
The Board decided that the following recommendation from the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee be referred to staff to work with the PIAC on the details of implementation:
Parent Email Sharing with School Councils – PIAC Motion
The Board decided:That the Director present a report on the feasibility and legal implications of the following recommendation from the Parent Involvement Community Advisory Committee, and that every best effort be made to allow for a September 2019 implementation: That school registration forms include a checkbox to allow parents to consent to the sharing of […]