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 […]
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 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 […]