Council Role

Parental and Community Involvement in Schools

School Councils provide a way for parents and the community to consult with and offer advice to principals to enhance student learning. School councils are legislated under the Education Act and are mandatory for all schools in the public education system, including charter schools. The School Council Regulation, under the Education Act provides more detailed guidance on establishing and hosting a School Council. Here are a few highlights.

Duties or Actions for School Councils

Advise the principal and the Board of Trustees respecting any matter relating to the school, such as:

Professional practice standards
Alberta Education initiatives
Respecting diversity and promoting inclusion
Advancing reconciliation
Development of school policies
Annual Results Report
Education plans
Development of the school budget
School Fees
Assurance Framework
Perform any duty as delegated to it by the Board of Trustees
Decide operating procedures for itself
Carry out activities related to its advisory role

Membership

the Principal of the school.
a Teacher from the school.
a Student of a High School (We encourage a student at any level to be included).
Parents of students enrolled in the school. These must be the majority of the Council.
may include persons who have an interest in the school.

Reports and Support by Principals

Principals bring important and exciting documents, reports, and information to help support the School Council in providing meaningful feedback and advice. The reports include:

School Annual Budget and Updates
The School Education Plan with Goals
Annual Education Results indicating results of measures and surveys
- Including PAT and Diploma results with 5 years
Counselling and Wellness Plans
Intended School Fees for the coming year

What about Funds?

Donations

13(1) A school council may receive donations on behalf of a board but no school council shall raise funds or otherwise solicit donations in any manner that would require a gaming licence under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act. (See Fundraising)

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