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Parent Involvement Committee

In accordance with the Education Act Ontario Regulation 612/00 School Councils and Parent Involvement Committees, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is an advisory body.  The committee strengthens parent engagement to improve student achievement and well‑being. 

The committee links parents with the school board by:

  • Advising on effective communication and parent involvement. 
  • Developing strategies to help parents support learning at home and at school. 
  • Sharing information with and supporting school councils. 
  • Providing a direct connection between parents, administration, and Trustees. 

Operating at the board level, PICs focus on broader initiatives that impact multiple schools and complement the work of individual school councils.

Agendas

2025 - 2026

PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA

November 12, 2025

CEC Board Room, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Land Acknowledgement
  3. Opening Prayer
  4. Approval of Meeting Notes

    Motion: That the meeting notes for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, be approved.

  5. Approval of Meeting Agnenda

    Motion:That the meeting agenda for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, be approved.

  6. School Year Calendar
  7. School Fundraising
  8. AI & Education
  9. Coding & Robotics
  10. Closing Prayer
  11. Adjournment

PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA

October 15, 2025

CEC Board Room, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Land Acknowledgement
  3. Opening Prayer
  4. Approval of Meeting Notes

    Motion: That the meeting notes for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, March 26 & Wednesday, April 30, 2025, be approved.

  5. Approval of Meeting Agenda

    Motion: That the meeting agenda for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, be approved.

  6. French Immersion Enrollment
  7. Special Presentation: Father Chris
  8. Multi-year Strategic Plan (Guest Speaker: Dr. Vince MacDonald)
  9. Closing Prayer
  10. Adjournment

Meeting Notes

2025 - 2026

PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE NOTES

October 15, 2025

CEC Board Room, Catholic Education Centre

Attendance

Members

  • Joanne Jaques, Good Shepherd Catholic School
  • Ania Madej, Gregory A Hogan Catholic School
  • Jacqueline Rowe, Holy Family Catholic School
  • Paul Buttery, Holy Rosary Catholic School
  • Sylvia Torres, Monsignor Uyen Catholic School
  • Lindsey Tranmer, Sacred HeartCatholic School, Port Lambton
  • Anthony Benacquista, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sarnia
  • Rahat Stevenson, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sarnia
  • Christine Thompson, St. Elizabeth Catholic School
  • Crystal Jingco, St. Joseph Catholic School, Tilbury
  • Nicole Bacon, St. Matthew Catholic School
  • Gemma Vitella, St. Michael Catholic School, Bright’s Grove
  • Rian Smith, St. Michael Catholic School, Bright’s Grove
  • Meagan Knott, St. Michael Catholic School, Ridgetown
  • Allison Lee-Holloway, Ursuline College Chatham
  • Lisa Tetrault, Chatham-Kent Public Health
  • Lisa Clark, Lambton Public Health

Trustees, Administration & Staff

  • Chris Kehoe
  • Amy Park
  • David Argenti
  • Kerri Jordan
  • George DeSousa
  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Chair: Allison Lee-Holloway

Recording Secretary: Josselynne Segeren

  1. Welcome & Introductions

    Chris Kehoe called the meeting to order. He welcomed everyone and thanked the parents for joining our meeting this evening. Chris led the group in introductions.

  2. Land Acknowledgement & Opening Prayer

    Chris Kehoe led the Land Acknowledgement and Father Chris Pietraszko led the opening prayer.

  3. Approval of Meeting Notes -- Allison Lee-Holloway

    Motion: (Gemma Vitella, Rahat Stevenson) That the meeting notes for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, March 26 & Wednesday, April 30, 2025, be approved.

  4. Approval of Meeting Agenda - Allison Lee-Holloway

    Motion: (Christine Thompson, Meagan Knott) That the meeting agenda for the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, be approved.

  5. French Immersion Caps

    Amy Park and George DeSousa presented to parent about what French Immersion caps are, why they are needed, and how the process will work for new kindergarten registrations this coming school year.

  6. Father Chris Pietraszko

    Father Chris, Board Chaplain, introduced himself and discussed his role with the school board, and also with his local family of parishes.
    He spoke about challenges and also changes that will be coming in the near future. He shared that he is looking for ways to engage parents with the church. He discussed how youth ministers are engaging with families at various school events. The Church is also working with local community organizations.

  7. Multi-year Strategic Plan

    Dr. Vince MacDonald engaged parents in group discussions around the multi-year strategic plan. He explained to parents the importance of the plan, and how all groups and stakeholders are providing feedback. Parents were presented with various questions for group discussion, and provided their answers as feedback.

  8. Closing Prayer

    Chris Kehoe led the closing prayer.

  9. Adjournment

    Allison Lee-Holloway adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.