Scheduled Parent Involvement Committee Meetings 2026-2027
- October 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- November 18, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- February 10. 2027 @ 6:00 PM
- May 12, 2027 @ 6:00 PM
PIC
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a legislated, statutory committee of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB), established in accordance with Ontario Regulation 612/00 and HPEDSB Governance Directive 7.2.4(c),
The PIC is a formal structure and an important advisory body. Along with school councils, the PIC encourages parent involvement at the local and regional levels through a grassroots approach. HPEDSB is committed to working collaboratively with the PIC to increase parent involvement in children's education and increase confidence in public education, with a focus on improving student achievement and well-being.
PIC responsibilities
The role of PIC is to develop strategies and initiatives to effectively communicate with parents. PICs also provide advice on ways to use strategies and initiatives, communicate information from the Ministry of Education to school councils and parents, and work with school councils to:
- share effective practices to help engage parents;
- identify and reduce barriers to parent engagement;
- help ensure that schools create welcoming environments for parents; and
- support initiatives that help build knowledge and skills that assist PIC and school councils with their work.
Links and Resources
- Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants 2026-2027 Application Form
- "Anti-Oppressive Framework: The Parental Role." Alice Te keynote address
- PRO Grant Approved Projects 2025-2026
- A Closer Look: The Mandate of a PIC (pdf)
- A Practical Handbook for Parent Involvement Committee Members - Making a Difference
- Parent Involvement Committees
- Specialists High Skills Major (SHSM) Presentation to PIC May, 2024
- HPE Learning Foundation Presentation November 2023
- Commemorative Dates 2026-2027
- Parent Series (Presentation PIC Meeting November 13, 2024)
- Online Learning (Presentation PIC Meeting November 13, 2024)
- Test Stress and Self-Care January 16, 2025 January Parent Series
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Healthy Sexuality and consent February 20, 2025 -February Parent Series
- HPE Math Resources and Supports - February 12, 2025 PIC Presentation
- Parent Education and Awareness Campaign - February 12, 2025 PIC Presentation
- Artificial Intelligence - May 14, 2025 Presentation
- Screenagers - May 14, 2025 Presentation
Strategic Plan - PIC Meeting October 8, 2025
- Teachability - PIC May 13, 2026
One school council representative will be elected to represent their school at PIC meetings, through an HPEDSB email account shared with Principals at the beginning of each school year. Principals will share this information with the person elected. Personal email accounts cannot access the google meet.
Contact Information
Toll Free: 1-800-267-4350
Phone: 613-966-1170, ext.62201
Email: CEO Office