PIAC

04/23/2026

Clarification RE: Bill 101 Message -

PIAC has a statutory mandate to facilitate parent engagement for the betterment of student achievement and well-being. This should be non-partisan in nature. The email communication sent last night was not intended to be partisan, although some interpreted it as such. Rather, the communication was ...

04/23/2026

Bill 101: Consultation period now open! -

Bill 101: Putting Student Achievement First makes broad changes to school board governance in Ontario. The TDSB bears the brunt of some provisions, like a cap on trustees that would reduce ours from 22 to 12. Other provisions it rural boards extra hard, for example the proposed policy that student a...

04/08/2026

PIAC WARD ELECTIONS: Extended Registration / Nomination Deadline -

The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee of the Toronto District School Board will be holding elections for new Ward Co-Representatives in Wards 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20,  & 22.  The nomination and voter registration period has been extended and will now conclude Wednesday night,  April 8th...

03/25/2026

REGISTER NOW TO RUN OR VOTE IN THE PIAC WARD ELECTIONS!!

Attention Parents & Caregivers in Wards 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22

The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee of the Toronto District School Board will be holding elections for new Ward Co-Representatives in Wards 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, & 22.

The nomination and voter registration period runs from Monday, March 23rd through Monday, April 6th @ 11:59PM.

To register either as a nominee or a voter, please complete this form: https://tdsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePffhod5VjfdCcK

You will not be able to vote in the election unless you register by filling out the form above by April 6th. The election will be held electronically between April 16th and 27th via an Election Buddy link sent to your email. You can also request a paper ballot that can be completed in person at the TDSB offices at 5050 Yonge St.

The eligibility critera for ward co-rep nomination and voter registration are the same. For each, you must meet at least ONE of the following, per Ontario Regulations 612/00 and 330/10:

You reside in the ward.
You have a child who attends school in the ward.
You have a child who lives in the ward.

FAQs
What if I meet the eligibility criteria in multiple wards?
You can register to vote and cast one vote in each ward in which you are eligible. You can run for ward co-rep in multiple wards, but you can only fill the position in one ward.

What if I am not yet a Canadian citizen?
Being a citizen or having permanent immigration status is not part of the eligibility requirement to either vote or run for PIAC ward co-rep.

How do I know my ward?
See ward maps here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/School/PDF-Map

When will elections be held for the other wards?
Not until next school year.

Need more information?
For more information, please see this link: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/Committees/Parent-Involvement-Advisory-Committee/PIAC-Ward-Elections

For eligibility questions, please email [email protected]

If you have any concerns about the PIAC election process, please get in touch with the PIAC co-chairs at [email protected]

Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up for our email list here: https://torontopiac.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b0878df6277125cdd4bdaf317&id=93dc0e8a0a

03/04/2026

Shared by staff at our meeting last night, from Toronto Public Health (TPH):

"To give families more time to report records and get children up to date, students will not be suspended for ISPA for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year."

02/27/2026

From: Francis, Ricardo
Sent: February 26, 2026 3:18 PM
To: PCEO
Subject: Re: Upcoming School Council Workshops

Hello School Council members,

A gentle reminder ….

Welcome to our School Council Opportunities for Progress and Enrichment (SCOPE) workshops.

We are excited to let you know that our full schedule of workshops continues. See below for the list.

For more info and to register: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/School-Councils/Workshops

Next Tuesday will be our presentation on Civil Discourse, and we will be following up on the strategies of Randy Boyagoda. Description below.

1.
Civil Discourse*: The Art of Productive Agreements
March 3, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

2.
Policies, Procedures and By-Laws: Navigating School Governance Together
April 15, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

3.
School Council: End-of-Year Wrap Up and Succession Planning
May 5, 2026, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

*What is "Civil Discourse"?
According to Randy Boyagoda: "Having that conversation with people, especially when you don’t know how it's going to turn out"

Building on our understanding of why disagreement matters, this session explores the art of turning conflict into collaboration. Participants will learn how to engage across differences with curiosity, active listening, and intellectual humility, transforming friction into productive agreements. We’ll examine strategies for fostering meaningful dialogue in classrooms, workplaces, and communities. By embracing the courage to stay in conversation, attendees will discover how civil discourse can lead to shared understanding and constructive outcomes.

The electronic translation service on the Toronto District School Board website is hosted by Google Translate, a third party service. The TDSB does not guarantee or warrant the reliability, accuracy or completeness of any translated information.

02/12/2026

TDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) “LISTENING TO PARENTS’ VOICE” MEETING

Are you the parent or guardian of a student with disabilities/special education needs in the TDSB? The TDSB SEAC would like to hear from you.

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual or In-person at TDSB Board Office, 5050 Yonge St., North York

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update

United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities

Website: www.aodaalliance.org

Email: [email protected]

Twitter:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aodaalliance

TikTok:

https://www.aodaalliance.org/whats-new/sign-up-to-speak-at-tdsb-special-education-advisory-committees-april-13-2026-listening-to-parents-voice-meeting-tell-other-school-boards-to-hold-these-me/

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

02/03/2026

PIAC February Updates -

Location: West Humber CI -1675 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 3S3 Who: Principals and School Council Exec including Chairs/Co-Chairs, Secretaries & Treasurers - maximum of three parent attendees per school

01/17/2026

Event: Ready, Set, Engage: Get Ready for Change

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: West Humber CI -1675 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 3S3



Registration

Registration for all attendees officially closes on Friday, January 30th. If you have not yet registered to attend, please do so now: Register Here:

Get ready to dive into change, connect, and spark new ideas at our in-person READY, SET, ENGAGE event!

01/15/2026

PIAC Mid-January Updates -