School Council

School councils are comprised of a minimum of seven council members:

• The principal 
• At least two certificated teachers elected by the teachers 
• A number of parents are elected by the parents, so that parents make up a majority of the council. At least 2 parents must be businesspersons 
• Other members as specified in the council's bylaws 
• Council members serve a term of two years, or for a term specified in the council's bylaws.

All members of the School Council must:

• Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues,
• Regularly participate in council meetings,
• Participate in information and training programs,
• Act as a link between the school council and the community,
• Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community, and
• Work to improve student achievement and performance. 

The local board of education shall: 

• Provide all information not specifically made confidential by law 
• Assign an employee of the school system to attend council meetings when requested 
• Receive and consider all recommendations, including the annual report, of the school council 
• The local board of education shall respond to recommendations of the council within 60 days after being notified in writing of the recommendation.

A committee that advises the principal on issues relating to school improvement and student achievement.

As a school council member you will have the opportunity to influence school based decisions, provide support for teachers and administrators, improve academic achievement and strengthen the relationship between the school and the community. 

Parents/Guardians become members of the school council by filling out the nomination form (both electronic and paper copies are available). Once nomination forms are collected a general election is held where parents/guardians cast a vote for one of the nominee.  The nominee with the majority vote will become an elected member of the school council.

A school council term is 2 years.

There are 4 meetings scheduled during the school year. The meetings are primarily in the mornings.