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 | 2024-2026 | Chairperson |
| Ariella Pardo | High School Parent | 2024-2026 | Voting Member |
| Shimon Becker | Elementary Parent | 2024-2026 | Treasurer |
| Jonathan | High School Parent | 2022-2024 | Voting Member |
| Joyce Bernas | Elementary Parent | 2023-2025 | Voting Member |
| Howard Magonet | Elementary Parent | 2023-2025 | Voting Member |
| Dania Szanajda | High School Parent | 2023-2025 | Voting Member |
| Davy Lambiris | High School Parent | 2023-2025 | Voting Member |
| Karyn Pellat-Caron | High School Parent | 2024-2026 | Voting Member |
| Andale Evans | High School Parent | 2024-2026 | Alternate |
| Sarah Nabi | Elementary Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Valerie Hatchwell | High School Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Stella Halaris | High School Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Erika Savage | High School Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Sheila Cherenfant | High School Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Robin Ann Schulz-Peissel | Elementary Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Nathalie Malhame | Elementary Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Violetta Ordon | Elementary Teacher | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Anthony Di Domizio | High School Teacher | 2023-2024 | Alternate |
| Emily Girolamo | High School Student | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Lily Phaneuf | Hich School Student | 2023-2024 | Voting Member |
| Otis Delaney | 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 | |
| Sharon Sweeney | 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 13, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| December 2023 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| January 16, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| February 19, 2024 |
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7:00 p.m. |
| March 19, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| April 09, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| May 13, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. | -->|
