1. GECPIC School Council Policy and Regulation Review
GECPIC Bylaw, Policy and Regulation Review
October 25th, 2016

2. Education Act – School Councils
Boards have a vital role to play in helping their school councils become well-informed and involved members of their school communities. Boards set direction through their various policies and guidelines and provide important support to the other partners in the education system, such as principals, teachers, parents, and students.
(excerpt from Ministry of Education-
School Councils, A Guide for Members 2002)

3. School Councils This policy and regulation has been in effect since
2011/09/20.
Currently a review year.

4. Education Act - GECPIC
Ontario Regulation 612/00 requires all Ontario school boards to establish a Parent Involvement Committee and outlines its composition, function and mandate.

5. GECPIC – By-laws
By-laws will have to be updated based on any changes that occur to the Policy
and Regulations of GECPIC.

6. GECPIC – Policy and Regulation Review
Goal is to update the policy and regulation of School Councils and GECPIC, in turn will need to update GECPIC by-laws based on any policy and/or regulation changes.
Committee to include representation from the Board, Trustees, Administration and Parents.
Investigate other Parent Involvement Committees across the province, review policy and procedures as outlined in the Education Act 612/00 and any other pertinent information
Commitment will include approximately 4-5 meetings
to get involved