What is a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)?
PIC is an important advisory group that connects parents with their school board’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and trustees.
PIC builds parent engagement and supports student success and well-being by:
- advising their school board on how to communicate with and involve parents
- developing strategies and initiatives to engage parents effectively
- helping parents support their children’s learning at home and at school
- sharing information with the school councils and supporting their work
Each PIC can tailor its approach to the specific needs of its school board, community and members.
Both PIC and school council encourage parent involvement in support of student achievement and well-being. While PICs provide advice at the board level, school councils mainly provide advice at the school level.
Learn more about school councils at DSBN here.
Meeting Dates
September Meetings
| Date | Meeting | Time | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | Parent Involvement Committee | 5:30 PM |
November Meetings
| Date | Meeting | Time | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2026 | Parent Involvement Committee | 5:30 PM |
February Meetings
| Date | Meeting | Time | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2027 | Parent Involvement Committee | 5:30 PM |
May Meetings
| Date | Meeting | Time | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2027 | Parent Involvement Committee | 5:30 PM |
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How can we help?
Our members are more than happy to connect with you! Please reach out to our Co-Chairs for questions related to how to get involved in PIC and/or school council.
Parent Involvement Committee Members:
Co-Chairs
- Melissa Lofquist – PICSchoolCoChair@dsbn.org
- Ryan Morris – PICSchoolCouncilCoChair2@dsbn.org
Members
- Amber Hughes
- Sarah Richert
- Stacia Heaton
- Caitlyn MacInnis
- Melissa Roberts
- Kelly Goulding
- Ray Darukhanawalla
- Lisa Mooney
Administrators
- Elisha Von Wuthenau, Administrative Assistant
- Michael Burns, Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being
- Carolyn Jonovich (Elementary)
- Jon Cairns (Secondary)
Trustees
- Shannon Mitchell
- Owen Riel
Helpful Resources
Click here to read the Ministry of Education’s overview of Parent Involvement Committees
You will find tips for running effective committees, best practices and a handbook.
Click here to read the Ministry of Education’s Parent Guide to our School System
Along with helpful information to help you support your child’s success and make informed decisions about their education, this Guide includes a section devoted to giving feedback and getting involved.