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York Region District School Board

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC)

On this page you will find:

  • our mandate
  • how to get involved with PEAC
  • agenda and minutes
  • who our members are
  • e-newsletters, upcoming events and resources

If you have questions, please contact us: Leadership Development and Engagement

Parents and students in classroom

Parent engagement matters. Studies have shown us that student achievement improves when parents play an active role in their children's education, and that good schools become even better schools when parents are involved. It is recognized that parent engagement is a key factor in the enhancement of student achievement and well-being.

 

PEAC Mandate

The purpose of the Parent Family and Community Engagement Advisory
Committee (PEAC) is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at
the Board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being.

PEAC shall achieve its purpose by:

  • Providing information and advice on parent engagement to the Board.
  • Communicating with and supporting school councils of schools of the Board.
  • Undertaking activities to help parents of pupils of the Board support their children’s learning at home and at school.

 

How to Get Involved 

Become a Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Member

The York Region District School Board values parent, family and community engagement in public education and the positive impact it has on student achievement and well-being. The York Region District School Board accepts applications for membership on an annual basis for the Board’s Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC).

PEAC supports, encourages and enhances parent engagement at the Board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. It represents the collective voice of parents who have children attending public schools in York Region.

Members are expected to attend a minimum of five meetings each year. 

 

Application Information

Parents/guardians interested in serving as a volunteer advisory committee member of PEAC are asked to submit an online application.  

Applications are accepted annually for specific elementary and/or secondary openings within the Community Education Centre (CEC) school areas.

Applications may also be accepted for a Community Member at Large. The Community Member at Large shall not be a member or employee of the board.

Interested applicants are asked to apply to the school area where their respective school is. If you are unsure of respective school area, please refer to the School Profiles page.

 

How to Submit an Application

Interested applicants are asked to submit an application using the Online Application Form.

To obtain a copy of the application: 

 

Important Dates 

PEAC New Membership Application Information Session 

TBD for May 2025

Please view this video for more information on the application process.

Timelines for Application Process May - June 
Application Review by Selection Committee July - August 
Board Approval of New MembershipOctober 
Notify Selected Candidates October
New Member OrientationNovember 

First PEAC Public Meeting for New Members

 

December 5, 2024

*This is a joint meeting with our Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC) Members

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Please refer to the frequently asked questions regarding the application process. 

View Frequently Asked Questions about PEAC Member Application Process.

 

PEAC Members

PEAC is composed of 12 parents, the Director of Education and/or Supervisory Officer, one trustee and one alternate, two principals/vice-principals, one Special Education Advisory Committee representative, one Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee representative and one Community Member at Large. PEAC members represent our four YRDSB School Areas: Central, East, North, and West.

If you would like to connect with a PEAC member, it is best to connect with the PEAC member affiliated with your area. If you are unsure which school area you are affiliated with, please visit the School Profiles page.

For a list of our PEAC Members, please refer to the PEAC Members List. 

If you would like to connect with a PEAC member, please submit your inquiry using our contact form.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

PEAC Agenda and Minutes

  • For upcoming meetings, meeting agendas and minutes please see all meeting agendas and minutes
  • Please note all meetings are currently virtual. Connection instructions can be found within the posted meeting agenda. 

 

Upcoming Events and Resources 

To further support parent and family engagement, please take some time to view our Upcoming Events and Resources.

Annual PEAC Regional Symposium 

The Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) and the Leadership Development and Engagement team are pleased to announce the return to the in-person annual PEAC Regional Symposium.

For more information, visit the PEAC Regional Symposium webpage.

 

School Council Forums

Thank you to those who are interested in attending and/or have attended our School Council Forums. 

Visit the School Council Forum webpage for more information and resources. 

 

Board Events

Visit the Board Events webpage for additional upcoming events. 

The following resources are available from the Ontario Government on Parent Involvement Committees:

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