The Sudbury Catholic District School Board has announced the appointment of Paola Stefanuto as chair and Amanda Dittrich as vice-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) for the 2024-2025 school year.
The PIC is composed of parent representatives from each of the elementary and secondary Catholic School Councils. Members are parents who serve as chairpersons or have been elected to sit on their respective Catholic School Council.
Stefanuto, who has more than 15 years of dedicated service to the SCDSB, shared her thoughts on the upcoming year.
“Parental involvement not only supports academic growth but also nurtures each child’s social, emotional, and physical well-being,” she said.
“As chair of the Parent Involvement Committee, I’m excited to work toward even stronger connections with our school communities. By equipping parents with the support and resources they need to participate, we can help every child find their sense of belonging and build the confidence needed to succeed.”
The PIC connects parents, school administrators, a trustee representative, and the Director of Education, fostering the communication and collaboration needed to promote student well-being and academic success.
This parent-led perspective is a powerful asset, enhancing educational environments and ensuring that every student’s needs are considered.
“Parents play a pivotal role in shaping student achievement and success,” said Michael Bellmore, Chair of the SCDSB and President of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association.
“We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of individuals on our Parent Involvement Committee who are deeply committed to supporting our students and enhancing our school and board community.”
“I am confident that our chair, Paola Stefanuto, and vice-chair, Amanda Dittrich, are a perfect fit for these roles and will do wonders for the committee throughout the school year.”
For more information on the Parent Involvement Committee, visit www.sudburycatholicschools.ca/PIC.