School Council Meetings for 2008-2009

All meetings are held in the office conference room, beginning 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.

• Thursday, September 25, 2008

• Thursday, December 4, 2008

• Thursday, February 19, 2009

• Thursday, May 21, 2009

Why Establish a School Council?
Two decades of research have shown that children have an advantage in school when their parents encourage, support and are involved in their school activities. All Peel District School Board elementary and secondary schools have School councils. The main goal of the School Council is to improve student learning. Councils focus on helping young people succeed in school and support communication between the home and the school. As a parent-guardian, it is important that you make your voice count by participating in the School Council elections or running for a position on the School Council.

What is a School Council?
A School Council is a group of elected and volunteer members that will provide advice to the principal and, where appropriate, the Board, on educational issues.

The membership of a School Council is expected to include at least six parent-guardians, one teacher, one non-teaching member, one student, the principal, and one community member.

The School Council will advise the principal and the Peel District School Board on various issues, including: local school year calendar, Code of Conduct, curriculum goals and priorities, criteria for selection of principals, school budget priorities.

Do parents/guardians need special skills or experience
to become a School Council member?
Commitment and interest are the two most important requirements. Because the School Council will focus on a broad range of issues, many different skills and experiences will be valuable, through not essential. Parents-guardians are asked to make either a one or two year commitment, if possible.

Members of the School Council are expected to participate in Council meetings and information/training sessions, act as a link between School Council and the community, encourage the participation of parents from all groups, and of other people within the school community.