Category: School Council
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Community Service: How Yan Zhou Works with Families and Youth
An overview of Yan Zhou’s community service in education, youth civic engagement, faith, health care and volunteer leadership.
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Ontario Bill 33 Is Now Law: What School Families Should Know
A fact-checked parent guide to Ontario’s Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, including school board oversight, audits, police access and school naming.
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What YCDSB Catholic School Councils Can and Cannot Do
A clear guide to the advisory role, consultation responsibilities and limits of YCDSB Catholic School Councils.
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How Catholic School Council Minutes Are Shared with Parents
A parent guide to required Catholic School Council minutes, access, privacy, useful content and timely publication.
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How YCDSB School Councils Can Promote Fundraising Events
A practical communication plan for promoting an approved school fundraiser through accessible, school-authorized channels without pressuring families.
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Donation Request Letter Template for YCDSB Catholic School Councils
A school-approved donation request letter template for YCDSB Catholic School Councils, with planning, privacy, tax-receipt and follow-up guidance.
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School Cooling and Ventilation: What Families Can Ask
A practical roadmap for documenting recurring classroom heat and seeking short- and long-term cooling solutions.
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Why Parent Engagement Can Be Difficult—and How Schools Can Improve It
A practical, non-judgmental guide to barriers that limit parent engagement and steps schools and councils can take to build trust and participation.
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Sample Meeting Agenda for YCDSB Catholic School Councils
A practical, reusable Catholic School Council meeting agenda with time limits, reports, parent input, decisions and an action log.
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Fundraising Best Practices for YCDSB Catholic School Councils
A concise YCDSB Catholic School Council checklist for approved, transparent, equitable and well-documented school fundraising.