Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools Steering Committee (SEISSC)

SEISSC is mandated as an advisory committee through Bill 13 – The Accepting Schools Act as a standing committee of each school board

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES – SEISSC WILL

Play a significant role in the review of the Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, Bullying Prevention Plan, Mental Health Plan, Equity Plan and Safe Schools Policy
Bring and receive updates and information from community groups with regard to Safe, Equitable and Inclusive environments in order to advise board plans and policies
Respond to the needs of all students to ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive school environment
Use WHY (previous Climate Survey) and diversity data to identify needs and desired outcomes with regard to Safe, Equitable and Inclusive school environments
Acquire and maintain a knowledge of the needs of all groups as it relates to a safe, equitable and inclusive school environment
Inform the community association/agencies and members about SEISSC activities/information
Provide input to the chair for the SEISSC agenda

The SEISSC will meet four times a year at the beginning of each of the following months (October, January, April, June)
Meetings may be called by the Chair between these times, as required by matters that arise within the community

Members are appointed by the Trustees for a 4-year term and are formed every 4 years, to coincide with the terms of the Board of Trustees
When selecting members for the SEISSC Committee every effort will be made to ensure that the Board’s geographical diversity is equitably represented

2 Trustees
1 Student Trustee
Representatives from community associations/agencies serving the UGDSB region
1 representative from each of the First Nations Metis Inuit Advisory Committee, Parent Involvement Committee and Special Education Advisory Committee
Board personnel – Equity Lead, First Nation Metis Inuit Lead, Mental Health Lead
Superintendent with Equity and Inclusion portfolio or Designate
Other staff as deemed appropriate based on the topics being covered in each meeting, additional staff expertise will be included as required
Administrative support (preparation of agendas, minutes, reports)