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Who we are

Who We Are

The Parents' Committee of The Lester B. Pearson School Board is represented by parents who are elected at the general assemblies held each year at the schools of the LBPSB.

The committee meets no fewer than six times a school year. Subcommittees representing Elementary and secondary schools, the Special Needs Advisory Committee (SNAC), Communications, English Parents (EPCA) and others meet as required.

For a listing of parent representatives by school, please visit: parents.lbpsb.qc.ca/Who-we-are/Parent-Reps-2024-2025

The LBPSB Parent Committee is overseen by an advisory board comprised of the following:

Chair: Doug Bentley
Vice Chair: Annette Banton
Communications: Mark Kashetsky
Treasurer: Kathenna Michaud
Secretary: Peter Giser
Commissioner Representing Parents: Tracey-Ann Curtis

When Do We Meet?

The LBPSB Parents' Committee meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the LBPSB Boardroom, 1925 Brookdale Avenue, Dorval. or via zoom.
Meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend. Visit the calendar for a listing of Parent Committee meetings and ZOOM links..

LBPSB Committees

Parent representatives sit on the following LBPSB committees that also include LBPSB commissioners and administrative staff.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the following, please contact the parent representative responsible.

Facilities and Security: Peter Giser
Communications and Marketing: Mark Kashetsky
Intercultural Advisory: Amrit Grewal, Kellie George Bernard, Cathenna Michaud
Transportation Advisory: Kenny Mandel
Program & Services: Francis Chaput
Safe & Caring Schools: Michael Barron

External LBPSB Committees

Parent representatives sit on the following external committees.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the following, please contact the parent representative responsible.

EPCA (English Parents' Committee Assocation):
Doug Bentley / Sara Hossaini
PEF (Pearson Educational Foundation):
Greg Piggins

Commissioners representing the Parents' Committee

Parents in attendance at the Parents' Committee Annual General Assembly (AGA) elect three members to serve as Commissioners Representing the Parents' Committee on the LBPSB Council of Commissioners.

The following three Commissioners Representing the Parents' Committee were elected at the 2020 PC Annual General Assembly:

Elementary: Mark Kashetsky
High School: Tracey-Ann Curtis
At Large: Erik Olsthoorn

The Commissioner Representing the Parents of Special Needs is selected by the Special Needs Advisory Committee Annual General Assembly and approved at the Parents' Committee Annual General Assembly. The following Commissioner Representing the Parents of Special Needs was approved at the 2020 PC AGA:

Special Needs: Sara Hossaini

Join the conversation

As a newly appointed school Commissioner, I would like to see more Inclusivity and Diversity in our schools and I will be encouraging more parents and community members to participate at all levels of Governing Board meetings.

Malik Shaheed - 11 November 2020 at 16:00

As the Commissioner for Dorval and Lachine, if anyone has any questions, please contact me at jarless02@lbpsb.qc.ca.
I'd be more than happy to discuss!

Joshua Arless - 16 November at 10:44