News and Updates

Welcome to the New School Year!
09/22/2023
We were pleased to welcome students back to school, and we look forward to collaborating with our dedicated community of School Councils this year. Find out how to connect with us.
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2023-2024 School Council Elections
09/22/2023
The election of School Council members is held in the first 30 days of the school year. Any parent can be elected to the School Council.
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Our School Council Newsletter Format is Changing
09/22/2023
We will be changing how we share news and updates with School Councils. Beginning later this fall, the Supporting School Councils Newsletter will be sent directly to Chairs at their OCDSB School Council email address. All other readers can access updates on our website.
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Introducing Samah Suliman, FACE Coordinator
09/22/2023
Read a message from Samah Suliman, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.
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School Council Meetings
09/22/2023
Typically, School Councils meet in the evening once a month during the school year. The first meeting must be held within 35 days of the first day of the school year after your new School Council is elected.
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Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Membership Applications
09/22/2023
Are you an OCDSB parent or guardian interested in education, student achievement, and well-being? The OCDSB is seeking two parent members and two community representatives to serve on the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) for a one or two year term, effective November 30, 2023.
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School Council Records and End of School Year Tasks
06/19/2023
Learn about managing records that contain financial information, School Council meeting minutes, and records containing personal or sensitive information.
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Fresh from the Farm: Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools
06/19/2023
Enrolment for Fresh from the Farm is now open, allowing schools to support their communities and Ontario farmers by selling Ontario vegetables and apples. The deadline to enrol is September 22.
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School Council Year-End Annual Report
05/15/2023
It’s time to start drafting your year-end report! Board Policy P.014.SCO School Councils requires School Councils to prepare an annual report on the School Council activities, including fundraising.
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Year-End Financial Reporting
05/15/2023
Your council may want to start drafting their financial report that is required to be completed via the School Council Year-End Financial Reporting Google Form by September 15, 2023.
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Play Structures and Outdoor Spaces: What School Councils Need to Know
04/03/2023
The OCDSB’s Facilities department works collaboratively with school Principals, staff, Chief Custodians and School Councils to offer a wide range of outdoor features to schools. Learn about the process, funding, and how to get started.
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School Council Spotlight: Half Moon Bay Dance-a-Thon
04/03/2023
Half Moon Bay Public School held a successful Dance-a-Thon in February, made possible by the tireless efforts of School Council members, school staff, grade 6 students, and parent volunteers.
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School Council Spotlight: Bayview Polar Bear Fair
01/25/2023
Bayview Public School celebrated the return of their winter fair with a new name and lots of fun. The Polar Bear Fair was an opportunity for the school community to freely visit the school, see friends, and redeem their “Fair Passports” for fun activities.
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School Council Spotlight: Rockcliffe Park Book Fair
11/24/2022
Rockcliffe Park Public School celebrated the successful in-person return of its annual Book Fair, a fundraiser run by a committee of parent volunteers and supported by community volunteers, students, and staff.
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