Seeking Public Input

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to building a culture that ensures students, parents, staff and community members feel that they are an integral part of the decision-making process. Throughout the year, input is sought on new and revised Board policies and procedures, the coming Budget, name of new and consolidated schools and accommodation studies. We welcome your input in shaping our policies, programs and special initiatives. The Board also often seeks community representation on various task forces and committees.

To help us ensure that school/community groups are kept informed about consultation opportunities as they arise, we would ask that interested groups provide us with the e-mail address of at least one member. Please forward the contact information to c.hannah@tvdsb.on.ca.

Notification on Items Requiring Public Consultation
Given the importance Thames Valley District School Board places on public consultation, the Board’s procedure, below, Notification on Items Requiring Public Consultation outlines the process.

Notification on Items Requiring Public Consultation Independent Procedure (PDF -143KB)

Making a Presentation to Trustees
In addition to the input process noted above, the Board recognizes the value of community members presenting their perspectives on educational issues. The following procedure has been designed to provide an opportunity for individuals or delegations to make a presentation to the Board.

Individuals or groups wishing to make a presentation are asked to complete a Presenters' Package and forward it to the Supervisor-Corporate Services, Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario N6A 5L1. Included with the Package is a copy of Board Bylaw 6.0 Delegations.

Public Consultation » Presenter's Package (PDF -143 KB)

Requests are considered by the Chairs’ Committee. Following approval, the Supervisor-Corporate Services will confirm the date and time of the presentation. Presentations are made at the first Board meeting of the month (second Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Education Centre, 1250 Dundas Street, London.

The Thames Valley District School Board values public input from students, parents, and taxpayers about its policies, practices, issues, and its overall education system.

We invite you to provide us with your comments and input related to the above by clicking on the appropriate link below. Information you provide will be shared with the Board's trustees.

Policies, Procedures and Independent Procedures
2012/13 Budget
Naming of Schools
Accommodation Review Committees
"Draft" School Year Calendars for 2012 - 2013: Public Input will be received for the 3 school year calendars from December 5 - December 16, 2011.

For more information, contact:
Supervisor-Corporate Services
Thames Valley District School Board
1250 Dundas Street
London, Ontario N6A 5L1
Phone (519) 452-2000, ext. 20218
Fax (519) 452-2256
Email: s.christie@tvdsb.on.ca