The school governing board is a component of the education reform and came into being with the establishment of linguistic school boards in 1998. Comprised of an elected chair, vice-chair and secretary as well as parents, administrators, teachers, and student representatives, the governing board is a parent-school partnership that works towards the primary goal of making decisions that benefit our students. Every member has the same goal, which is to promote student success.
The governing board is not involved with the day-to-day running of the school, but works with the school principal in setting and implementing policy direction for programs and services that will meet the needs of the students and the community.
The term of office for parent representatives is two years, with half of the parent seats up for election each year. The term for non-parent representatives is one year. Parent representatives are elected at the general assembly of parents held annually in September. One parent representative is then also elected to the regional parents’ committee at the school board.
| Name | Constituency | Term of Office | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Batsis GB Email | Elementary Parent | 2022-2024 | Chairperson |
| Ariella Pardo | High School Parent | 2022-2024 | Voting Member |
| Gilian Ship | Elementary Parent | 2021-2023 | Treasurer |
| Elana Pervin | High School Parent | 2022-2024 | Voting Member |
| Ashley Smolar | Elementary Parent | 2022-2024 | Voting Member |
| Howard Magonet | Elementary Parent | 2021-2023 | Voting Member |
| Pamela Gomez | High School Parent | 2021-2023 | Voting Member |
| Cornelia Mandoiu | High School Parent | 2021-2023 | Voting Member |
| Manab Mazumbar | High School Parent | 2022-2023 | Alternate |
| Guylaine Gervais | High School Parent | 2022-2023 | Alternate |
| Sarah Nabi | Elementary Teacher | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Valerie Hatchwell | High School Teacher | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Stella Halaris | High School Teacher | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Erika Savage | High School Teacher | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Michelle Smith | High School Teacher | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Lelah Attalah | High School Student | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Ryan Roberge | Hich School Student | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Paolo Ruscito | Non-Teaching Professional | 2022-2023 | Voting Member |
| Mauro Zampini | School Principal | Non-Voting Member | |
| Steve Spetsieris | Elementary Vice-Principal | Non-Voting Member | |
| Chris Lagakos | High School Vice-Principal | Non-Voting Member | |
| Joseph Lalla | Commissioner | Non-Voting Member | |
| Community representative | Non-Voting Member |
While the Education Act requires a minimum of five meetings throughout the school year, the Royal Vale School Governing Board schedules a meeting each month of the school year with few exceptions. Meetings usually take place the third Monday or Tuesday of the month, at school, beginning at 7 p.m. Special meetings may be called if required.
Governing Board meetings are open to the school community; however observers do not take part in meetings, but are given an opportunity to ask questions during the question period. Items raised during question period can be taken under advisement with a response provided at a future meeting.
| Date | Link | Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| November 28, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| December 12, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | -->|
| January 24, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | -->|
| February 21, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | -->|
