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February 13, 2025 – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.
Updates on PIC’s Disbursement of PRO Grants
Superintendent of Schools Casey Nelson presented an update on the 2024-2025 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant initiatives. The Ministry of Education allocated $49,000 in funding to support projects that focus on improving access and opportunities for parents/guardians to engage fully in their children's learning.
Members of the UCDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) reviewed and approved requests for funding, many of which align with the Director’s Workplan priorities. Examples of approved initiatives include:
- Building a Welcoming and Inclusive School Environment – Focused on equity, diversity, and mental health support.
- Family Literacy Nights – Supporting literacy skill-building and reading at home.
- EQAO Math Nights – Providing tools and activities to help students succeed in math.
- Family of Schools Collaboration – Sharing resources on the Ontario Curriculum with parents/guardians.
- Screenagers – Exploring screen time's impact on youth, including topics like screen addiction and social media.
- Physical Activity and Mindfulness – Promoting physical activity as a strategy for managing stress and emotions.
Trustees Approve the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Trustees approved the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar for submission to the Ministry of Education by March 1, 2025. Superintendent of Schools Marsha McNair outlined the consultation process, which included input from the UCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), the UCDSB PIC, the UCDSB Indigenous Advisory Circle, and union partners.
Key features of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar include:
- First Day of School: September 2, 2025 (students start September 3)
- Last Day of School for Students: June 25, 2026
- Winter Holiday Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- March Break: March 16–20, 2026