In response to PIACs request for additional staffing support the ACTION Board is providing PIAC with an additional 17.5 hours of support ITEMS: to supplement work that exceeds that of the CA ( e.g. supporting newsletter, development of PIAC filing system etc.), Scope of support will be finalized with the Co-chairs. Space Reservations All working group meeting requests need to be made at least one week beforehand to guarantee a room reservation; otherwise a request may be turn down. It is important to confirm the space before sending the meeting notice. Parent Portal Staff continues the exploration of a parent portal for the TDSB. Demonstrations continue with vendors and staff. There is a commitment to organize a demonstration for parents. More information will follow. Parent Engagement Information/Education Tools PCEO follow up with It has been recommended that the former School Council Handbook, Parents Maters and Parent handbook be revised and and report updated as one document. Recommendation will be forwarded back. to communication for feedback. Working Group Updates: Budget Tina C-K. To approve Written budget report dated December 2015 was received, PIACs 2015 reviewed and approved. budget as Vote: (First: Tina, Second: Jess, Favour:9, Against: 1, Abstain:3) outlined at Dec.2015 PIAC 2015/2016 budget approved. meeting. Motion Carried. P/VP Eva R. Gentle reminder that parent volunteers are still required for the P/-V-P hiring process. New volunteers must participate in mandatory training organized for February 9, 2016. Interview dates are: Feb. 23, 2016, Feb.25, 2016 & March 01, 2016. No PIAC-SEAC Mirian T. Special Education Parents as Partners Conference will be held on Saturday, April 16, Conference 2016 at the All Stream Centre. PIAC members will facilitate workshops.
In response to PIACs request for additional staffing support the Board is providing PIAC with an additional 17.5 hours of support to supplement work that exceeds that of the CA ( e.g. supporting newsletter, development of PIAC filing system etc.), Scope of support will be finalized with the Co-chairs. Space Reservations All working group meeting requests need to be made at least one week beforehand to guarantee a room reservation; otherwise a request may be turn down. It is important to confirm the space before sending the meeting notice. Parent Portal Staff continues the exploration of a parent portal for the TDSB. Demonstrations continue with vendors and staff. There is a commitment to organize a demonstration for parents. More information will follow. Parent Engagement Information/Education Tools It has been recommended that the former School Council Handbook, Parents Maters and Parent handbook be revised and updated as one document. Recommendation will be forwarded to communication for feedback. ACTION ITEMS: PCEO follow up with and report back. Working Group Updates: Budget Tina C-K. Written budget report dated December 2015 was received, reviewed and approved. Vote: (First: Tina, Second: Jess, Favour:9, Against: 1, Abstain:3) PIAC 2015/2016 budget approved. To approve PIACs 2015 budget as outlined at Dec.2015 meeting. Motion Carried. P/VP Eva R. Gentle reminder that parent volunteers are still required for the P/-V-P hiring process. New volunteers must participate in mandatory training organized for February 9, 2016. Interview dates are: Feb. 23, 2016, Feb.25, 2016 & March 01, 2016. PIAC-SEAC Special Education Conference Mirian T. Parents as Partners Conference will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the All Stream Centre. PIAC members will facilitate workshops. No
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