Policy & Recommendations
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Understanding Policy Consultations at the TDSB:
UPDATE DURING PROVINCIAL SUPERVISION: The TDSB has cancelled the public consultations for the Policy 100: Student Interest Programs. The consultation opened in late June and was scheduled to run through the end of November. The process was prematurely cancelled, although the consultation window was open for at least 45 days, which is the stated minimum timeframe, according to TDSB policy.
The TDSB has adopted formal policies (P001 , PR501, PR731) that guide policy creation and review and emphasize the need for a public consultation process.
The TDSB posts all active public consultations on its Policy Consultations page. Policies that reach the final stage are posted for public comment for a minimum of 45 calendar days. Staff also hold consultations with Advisory Committees, including PIAC, and other relevant groups as needed. Once Phase 4 is closed, individuals may still offer feedback directly by addressing the Trustee’s Governance and Policy Committee via the Delegation Process.
A list of all current TDSB Policies can be found here.
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Policy Review Schedule and how to give input to the board:
The TDSB holds public consultations before a new or revised policy is adopted. The TDSB Policy Review Schedule changes often and is found on the Policy Consultations page. Public consultations range from online surveys to community forums. Parents/caregivers may also attend TDSB Board committee meetings where a policy is being considered.
Parents/caregivers may speak at those meetings via the Delegation Process. “The TDSB is committed to advocacy and welcomes members of the public to bring forward issues and concerns they have through a delegation addressing a committee of the Board of Trustees (by speaking or submitting a written statement).”
The agendas for TDSB committee meetings can be found on their Agenda & Minutes page.
PIAC Consultations Working Group - Hearing Parent Voice:
The PIAC Consultations Working Group organizes and shares information with school communities regarding the TDSB’s public consultations on policy development and reviews as well as on new initiatives from the TDSB.
The Working Group welcomes parent/caregiver involvement, feedback, and questions so that PIAC’s members can make meaningful recommendations to the Board.
- Share your feedback with PIAC: Parents/caregivers are encouraged to read the current TDSB policy reviews and provide feedback via email to info@torontopiac.com or directly to their PIAC Ward Representative.
- Join or attend the Working Group: If you would like to take a greater role in the PIAC Consultations Working Group or simply attend Working Group meetings, please contact us via email at info@torontopiac.com. PIAC meetings are open to the public.
Recommendations PIAC has made are listed on our Announcements page, under Recommendations.