Committees

As part of the governance role of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) trustees, these individuals participate in statutory, standing, advisory, and ad hoc committees of the Board.

Further information about TLDSB Board committees can be found in TLDSB By-law 15: Board Committees.

Committee meetings will have an in-person and electronic access option. Locations and dates are draft and to be confirmed. Committee members will be notified once finalized.

TLSDB committees

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee works with internal and external auditors in relation to the Board’s financials, per regulation 361/10.

Committee membership includes trustees and external representatives.

Meetings start at 2:30 p.m.

  • September 20, 2023 – Agenda
  • November 14, 2023
  • May 7, 2024

Note – if you require the above documents in an accessible format, contact Communications Services at [email protected].

Contact the office of the superintendent of Business Services via executive assistant, Teri Guthrie, by phone at extension 21289 or by email at [email protected].

District School Council/Parent Involvement Committee (DSC-PIC)

DSC-PIC helps parents/guardians to engage in their child’s education, as well as provides opportunities for parents/guardians to have a voice that will be taken into account at the Board level. Operates per regulation 612/00.

Committee membership includes trustees and school council chairs.

Meetings start at 6 p.m.

  • November 2, 2023
  • December 14, 2023
  • February 29, 2024
  • April 25, 2024 

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for Safe Schools, via executive assistant, Carly McLennan, by phone at extension 21257 or by email at [email protected].

Equity Task Force Committee

The Equity Task Force provides feedback related to the TLDSB three-year Equity Plan and equity and inclusion in TLDSB.

Meetings start at 3 p.m.

  • November 1, 2023 
  • February 7, 2024 
  • April 3, 2024 
  • May 29, 2024 

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for Equity and Inclusive Education via executive assistant, Wendy Browne, by phone at extension 22104 or by email at [email protected].

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance Committee provides input into financial and operational considerations of the Board.

Committee membership is composed of trustees, and the committee is supported by Business Services staff.

Meetings start at 1 p.m.

  • September 20, 2023 – Agenda
  • November 14, 2023
  • February 7, 2024
  • May 7, 2024

Note – if you require the above documents in an accessible format, contact Communications Services at [email protected].

Contact the office of the superintendent of Business Services via executive assistant, Teri Guthrie, by phone at extension 21289 or email at [email protected].

G7 Student Senate Committee

The G7 Student Senate includes trustee and student representatives. The seven secondary school student representatives (G7) promote student voice and plan Board-wide events.

Virtual meetings via Google Meet start at 4:15 p.m. 

  • September 20, 2023 – Agenda
  • October 25, 2023
  • December 13, 2023
  • January 17, 2024
  • February 21, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • May 15, 2024
  • June 12, 2024

In-person meeting at the Haliburton County Education Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • November 15, 2023
  • April 4, 2024

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for secondary curriculum via executive assistant, Lisa Dow, by phone at extension 22147 or by email at [email protected].

Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance and Policy Committee provides input and leadership into governance matters related to the Board and the role of the trustees. The committee is responsible for development and review of Board policy.

Membership is composed of trustees, and is supported by the director of education and senior administration staff.

  • October 17, 2023 at 1 p.m.
  • December 12, 2023 at 1 p.m.
  • February 13, 2024 at 1 p.m.
  • April 16, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Contact the office of the director of education via executive assistant, Jen Andreasen, by phone at extension 21373 or by email at [email protected].

Indigenous Education Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Education Advisory Committee is advisory in nature and includes trustees, Indigenous partners, and Board staff. The committee discusses issues and provides feedback related to Indigenous Education, achievement, and truth and reconciliation in TLDSB.

Meetings start at 10 a.m.

  • September 22, 2023 – Agenda
  • December 15, 2023 
  • February 16, 2024 
  • May 17, 2024 

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for Indigenous Education via executive assistant, Wendy Browne, by phone at extension 22104 or by email at [email protected].

Program and Planning Committee

The Program and Planning Committee provides input into curriculum programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with the Board’s Strategic Plan goals.

Committee membership is composed of trustees, and the committee is supported by Curriculum Services staff.

  • November 21, 2023 at 1 p.m.
  • February 16, 2024 at 10 am.
  • May 14, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for:

Kindergarten to Grade 8 Curriculum via executive assistant, Cheryl Evans, by phone at extension 21233 or by email at [email protected].

Secondary Curriculum via executive assistant, Lisa Dow, by phone at extension 22147 or by email at [email protected].

Special Educations Advisory Committee (SEAC)

SEAC provides feedback and input to the Board and administration regarding Special Education policies, procedures, programs, and budgets per regulation 464/97.

Committee membership includes trustees, community representatives, and local organization representation.

Meetings start at 5pm

  • September 5, 2023
  • October 3, 2023 – Agenda
  • November 7, 2023
  • December 4, 2023
  • January 9, 2024
  • February 6, 2024
  • March 5, 2024
  • April 2, 2024
  • May 7, 2024
  • June 4, 2024

Contact the office of the superintendent of learning responsible for Specialized Services via the executive assistant, Wendy Browne, by phone at extension 22104 or by email at [email protected].

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