“Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken.” Micah 4:4
Equity at YCDSB is a core value that calls us to recognize that all those we serve in our community are created in the image of God.
Each person brings a gift to our schools, our Board and the broader community. By acknowledging this, we invite a common sense of purpose and belonging that links us in our humanity and faith. We honour the diversity and complexity that underlie the essential personhood of each human being.
Terms of Reference
Mandate
Responsibilities of the Committee
The Nine Pillars
The Human Rights, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (HEDIAC) is comprised of nine pillars, each of which has a steering committee to advance equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Accessibility and Accommodation
- Anti-Black Racism
- Cultural and Racial Identity
- Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy
- Indigenous Education
- Mental Health
- Religion
- Special Education
Each “pillar”/steering committee includes members from diverse social identities from the stakeholder groups listed below. The composition of this Steering committee also includes (where necessary) an individual(s) (outside of those suggested below) with expertise and experience that will enhance/support the work of each pillar. The composition of these committees will include:
- Senior Administrators
- School Administrators
- Teaching Staff
- Support Staff
- Students
- YCDSB Parent representatives (As necessary or appropriate)
HEDIAC Members
Chair: Michelle Farrell
Ex-Officio: TBD
Pillar | Lead / Supporting Superintendent |
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2SLGBTQI+ | Nick Galatianos / Jennifer Sarna |
Accessibility/Accommodation | Teresa Liggett / Michael Gray |
Anti-Black Racism (ABR) | Siobhan Wright / Opiyo Oloya |
Cultural/Racial Identity | Joel Chiusti / Anthony Arcadi |
Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy | Daniel La Gamba / Mary Battista |
Indigenous Education | Shannon Ulgiati / Laura Sawicky |
Mental Health | Michelle Prinzo / Marianne Fedrigoni |
Religion | Kelly Pickard-Lefterys / Eugene Pivato |
Special Education | Diane Lood / Diana Candido |
Ex-Officio
- Trustee Representation
- Dominic Mazzotta – Chair of the Board
- Communications
- Mariann Gordon
- Council of Presidents
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- OECTA: Michael Totten
- CUPE 1571: Vito Cannatelli
- CUPE 2331: Mary Di Federico
- OSSTF: Sherry-Ann Bowen-Gordon
- Elementary PVP: Brent Matthews
- Secondary PVP: Iolanda Faraone
- Finance
- TBD
- Information Technology
- Darlene Clapham
- International Students
- Iolanda Faraone
- Policy
- TBD
- Student Success
- Lou Paonessa
- Training
- Marc Mercanti