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April 10, 2026 (Brockville, ON) - Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows.
CEO's Workplan Update: Reading, Writing, and Math
Superintendent Amanda Nieman presented an update to the Board of Trustees on the work being done by our staff to engage students in reading, writing and math and improve student achievement.
Some of the unique ways that the UCDSB engages students are through some of the following initiatives:
- The use of interactive resources and digital tools, such as UFLI and Knowledgehook;
- Classroom-based activities that focus on math and literacy, such as Challenge Quests and gameshows;
- Expanding Son-au-graphe in K-2 French Immersion to strengthen early reading and spelling skills; and
- Supporting Indigenous learners through culturally responsive education that builds identity, belonging, and academic success.
The UCDSB works closely with EQAO to monitor progress and uses student data to determine next steps and areas of focus.
UCDSB Parent Involvement Committee PRO-Grant Update
Superintendent Nieman presented an update on the UCDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) PRO-Grant initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Ministry of Education provides school boards with dedicated funding, called Parents Reaching Out (PRO)-Grants, that is to be allocated to parent-proposed projects that focus on improving access and opportunities for parents and guardians to participate in their child’s learning.
A total of $47,000 was allocated to the UCDSB for use in the 2025-2026 school year, with specific requirements that initiatives need to meet to receive funding. Forty-eight school councils submitted proposals, which were reviewed by a sub-committee of PIC. Forty-two proposals met the requirements and received funding.
Some examples of the projects and initiatives approved included family literacy and numeracy nights, wellness fairs, community safety events, and digital literacy events.
All proposals were collaborations between school councils and school principals, which outlined how initiatives would engage parents in the learning happening at the school.