A Word for Parents and Community Members
A parent or community member serving on the School Community Council is:
- A dedicated volunteer providing advice for educational planning and decision making at the school level
- interested in working with others (including the Board of Education, school division administrators, parents, community members and other Council members) to support student learing success and well-being
- willing to be guided by "Principles" that support good School Community Council practice and,
- able to provide a two-year commitment to the work of Council
As a Council member you might expect to ...
- attend monthly meetings from September to June
- Participate in building a constitution
- Engage in the work of the Council such as:
- creating a School Community Profile
- jointly developing the Learning Improvement Plan with the staff of the school organizations and agencies
- approving school fundraising activities, school fees and the student code of conduct
- taking action on Council initiatives to help families support their children's learning
- reporting to parents and community on Council progress and,
- working with other Council members to learn more about the role of the Council and how to fulfill its responsibilities.
Your role as a Council member is to build shared responsibility among parents the community and school for student learning and well-being and to lead parent and community involvement in school planning and improvement. For more information contact your local school.
SCC Documents
School Community Council Handbook
School Community Council Fund Manual
Nomination Form
Parent Poster
2010 - 2011
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