Purpose of the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC)

The purpose of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) is to encourage and enhance parent involvement at the board level to support the improvement of student achievement and well-being. The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) acts as an advisory body to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, and provides an important link between parents and the board’s Director of Education and Trustees.

The Catholic Parent Involvement Committee builds parent engagement by:

  • Providing information and advice to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board of Trustees on parent engagement;

  • Developing and supporting effective communications strategies with parents and Catholic School Community Councils (CSCC)

  • Developing strategies and initiatives the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board could use to engage more parents to support their children’s learning at home and at school;

  • Sharing information with, and supporting the work of the Catholic School Community Councils in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.

Resources for Parents 

CPIC Handbook

CPIC Agendas and Minutes

CSCC Nomination Form

CPIC Application Form

CPIC LOGO

Parent and Child Reading