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