School Council

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School Council

School Council is a liaison between parents, community representatives, teaching and non-teaching employees, students and the school principal. Through the active participation of parents, School Councils work to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents. School Council consults and organizes school action plans, fundraising and communication strategies.

All parents are invited to join us for any of our monthly meetings at 6: 30 pm in the Library. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 pm. Those wishing nomination forms for the elections should contact the principal (nominations forms have also been emailed to all families and are available in the office). If you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]

School Council Positions

Chair
The Council Chair's role largely ensures that proper Council meeting protocol is undertaken at all meetings. They coordinate members and the meeting agenda with the Principal or Vice Principal.

Co-Chair
The Council Co-Chair is to provide assistance and support to the Chair and fulfill their duties when absent.

Treasurer
The Council Treasurer liaisons with Principal on matters pertaining to the budget and financial health of School Council.

Secretary
The Council Secretary records all items of discussion, follow-up and accurately

notes all motions and voting results at Council meetings. Minutes from these

meetings are recorded and distributed to all members

Voting Members:
Attend meetings regularly and have the right to vote on all matters.

Non-Voting Members:
Can't commit to all the meetings but still want to be involved? Sign up as a non-voting member to stay current and informed.

School Council Minutes:
Copies of meeting minutes will be posted to our website below. If you have questions regarding the minutes or would like agenda items brought forward to council please email [email protected].

Parents and guardians can help students learn by:

showing interest in education and in their child's progress
discussing their child's work and academic progress with the teacher
praising their child's efforts and accomplishments
discussing various aspects of school work and activities with their child in a positive and supportive manner
setting up an appropriate homework area, providing appropriate materials, and limiting distractions
helping their child find the best time to do homework
asking their child to explain the assignment to them
monitoring their child's homework and provide assistance where needed
letting their child do the work on his/her own before helping
helping their child draw up a schedule to complete homework or a major project balanced with family time and extra-curricular activities
developing awareness of the expectations of the Ontario Curriculum
maintaining close communication with the school