Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the questions and answers below to further support you in the application process.
Applications received vary between 80 to 180 applications.
Yes - please email leadership.development.engagement@yrdsb.ca to receive a pdf.
They are typically scheduled from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
There is usually a minimum of five to 10 hours of time commitment per year.
There are a minimum of five meetings per year.
There is usually a 10-hour to 20-hour time commitment. This includes regular meetings and sub-committee meetings and work.
We try to keep meetings to one and a half to two hours.
PEAC member term of service is usually two years.
Number of openings varies each year for PEAC members.
We do offer PEAC members professional development opportunities.
PEAC applicants may have children in any grade K-12.
In the application, we ask if you have been a member of the school council and for how long but this is not a requirement.
In the application, it is indicated that we are seeking applicants who have demonstrated the identified competencies/skills within your child/ren's school, within other volunteer experiences, or in a professional capacity.
Yes, in the application, it is indicated that we are seeking applicants who have demonstrated the identified competencies/skills within your child/ren's school, within other volunteer experiences, or in a professional capacity.
You are welcome to apply to either area.
We are seeking PEAC committee members with the following skills:
- Global communication skills
- Community collaboration and consultation skills
- Relationship building, problem-solving, partnerships
- Ambassadors for diverse identities of students, parents/guardians, and community members, challenging biases.
In the application, it is indicated that we are seeking applicants who have demonstrated the identified competencies/skills within your child/ren's school, within other volunteer experiences, or in a professional capacity.
No, there is no interview as part of the process.
The areas that are accepting applications are in the PEAC member online application.
There are two references required - one is a YRDSB school administrator (principal or vice-principal) and the other is a reference of your choice. This is outlined in the PEAC member online application.
There are two references required - one is a YRDSB school administrator (principal or vice-principal) and the other is a reference of your choice. This is outlined in the PEAC member online application.
We do require one reference to be a YRDSB school administrator (principal or vice-principal).
We also have other advisory committees where parents can be involved and these can be found on Family Engagement - Board Committees.