April 30th, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2026-2027 school year.

Parents and caregivers of students currently enrolled in any WRDSB school are invited to apply.

Being a Member of the Parent Involvement Committee

As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to:

  • Support strengthening parent and caregiver partnership in education
  • Be part of a committee dedicated to helping each WRDSB student achieve their full potential

PIC collaborates with WRDSB staff to support, encourage and enhance parent and caregiver engagement in children’s education, in order to improve student achievement and well-being.

PIC promotes and supports the WRDSB commitments:

  • Service by embracing an attitude of care and support.
  • Integrity by matching our actions to our words.
  • Respect by honouring all stakeholders.
  • Innovation in a culture where new ideas are welcomed and considered.
  • Collaboration through reaching out and listening to our stakeholders.

Interested parents and caregivers can find more information about PIC at www.wrdsb.ca/pic.

Apply today. The deadline is May 22, 2026.

PIC Meetings for 2026-2027

The committee meets a minimum of four times a year and consists of parent volunteers and school board staff representatives. These meetings run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the WRDSB Education Centre in person or virtually. Attending four out of five meetings is mandatory for all members.

Meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year:

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • Tuesday, November 24, 2026
  • Tuesday, January 26, 2027
  • Tuesday, March 30, 2027
  • Tuesday, May 25, 2027

The Role of PIC

The role of the committee is to advise school board staff, support parent and family engagement and share concerns and issues that arise with staff. Members also organize activities to help families support their child’s learning at home and school. Members are encouraged to participate in subcommittees that need your help, involvement and support:

  • Governance – reviewing our PIC bylaws and ensuring, compliance/relevance
  • Membership – running the membership process and mentoring new members
  • Communications – managing communications for PIC social media
  • PRO Grant – reviewing and supporting annual PRO-Grant applications
  • Safe, Caring, and Inclusive Schools (SCIS) – supporting schools in creating positive school climates
  • Environmental Health, Sustainability and Climate Change – aiming to amplify the WRDSB’s current environmental initiatives
  • Parent Information Night – planning and hosting events to inform and engage families about PIC and school engagement opportunities

Additional sub-committee meetings will be planned and scheduled throughout the year, based on committee requirements and member availability. Each PIC member is required to sit on at least one subcommittee.

PIC and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public-School Councils (WRAPSC)

PIC has a supportive relationship with the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC), but is a separate group. WRAPSC brings together school council representatives from across the Waterloo Region, whereas PIC, is mandated by the Ministry of Education and supports the WRDSB with the voice of parents, guardians, caregivers and families.

Learn more about the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC).