Parent Involement Committee seeks members
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 16, 2013
GUELPH, Ontario — The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee seeks new parent members who are interested in making a difference in education at the board level.
PIC plays a key role in support of student achievement and well-being, advising on the board’s plans for parent engagement in support of parents, families and the community. It also serves as a resource to schools and school councils and hosts an annual board-wide spring event.
Members serve one or two-year terms that begin in September 2013. The committee meets about seven times during the school year on the fourth Monday of the month.
“PIC members provide the board with feedback on a variety of topics and makes suggestions on how we can enhance meaningful parent involvement throughout our system”, says board chair, Mark Bailey.
PIC invites parents to apply for new positions on the committee. It is not necessary to be currently serving on a school council. The following criteria are considered when selecting representatives:
- understanding of the importance of parent, family and community involvement
- volunteer/ advocacy/ community development experience
- a level of involvement in the education system
- reflecting the diversity of the UGDSB school community
- demonstration of a keen interest in public education
- interest in the “big picture”.
For more information and an application form check the PIC website at www.ugdsb.ca/pic and plan to attend the first meeting of the Committee on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted at the meeting.
For more information:
Maggie McFadzen, Communications Officer
519-822-4420 ext. 725
[email protected]
Mark Weidmark, Administrative Officer – Communications
519-822-4420 ext. 544
[email protected]
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