APPI - About Us

We are APPI ♡

An independent, apolitical and committed Parent Collective, serving all LFIP families, from Preschool to High School.

OUR MISSION

To listen to families, keep them informed, support and represent them, with one shared objective: to contribute to the well-being, success and peace of mind of every student.

OUR VISION

To foster a supportive, transparent school community that remains close to families, built on listening, dialogue and trust, where everyone can find their place and express themselves with mutual respect.

OUR LEGITIMACY

APPI is an independent collective of elected parent representatives and volunteers, open to all families, with no membership requirement.

Elected parent representatives from an independent collective have the same rights, the same mandate and the same legitimacy as elected parent representatives from an association, in accordance with the official framework governing parent representation.

The difference is solely legal whether or not the group has formal association status and does not affect its electoral or representative legitimacy, in accordance with French Ministry of Education Circular No. 2014-120 of 16 September 2014.

OUR COMMITMENT

APPI acts with complete independence, while respecting the applicable rules, LFIP’s governing bodies and everyone’s respective roles.

Our guiding principle is simple: listen before acting, choose dialogue over confrontation, and seek constructive solutions, always in the best interests of students and families.

💗 To be present, approachable and by your side.

Our Missions

Taking Concrete Action Alongside Families

APPI acts as an active link between families and the LFIP.

Our work is built around four essential missions:

LISTEN & SUPPORT

Be available to families, listen to their needs, questions and concerns, and support them whenever they face a particular situation.

INFORM & CONNECT

Facilitate the sharing of useful information and foster clear, respectful and constructive dialogue between families and the different members of the school community.

REPRESENT FAMILIES

Represent the voice of parents within the various LFIP bodies in which they are represented: School Council, Class Councils, CVL, CVC, school catering/canteen committees, commissions and other bodies involved in school life.

CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE AT LFIP

Take part in discussions, projects and initiatives that contribute to students’ well-being and success, while fostering a positive and constructive environment within the school.

💗 Our priority: to be present, approachable and constructive, while respecting everyone’s role and the way the school operates.

Our Ideas & Actions

Every family has a different experience, perspective and sensitivity.

We believe that every voice can help improve life at LFIP.

Have an idea, a need, a suggestion or a question? Families can share them with us at any time.

FROM YOUR IDEAS TO ACTION

Our approach is designed to be simple, collaborative and constructive:

You suggest → APPI listens → We discuss → We build together → We take action

Every proposal is considered carefully and thoughtfully. When it falls within the scope of our missions, it can be discussed with the School Management, educational teams and the various school bodies, or be directly supported by parents.

A few examples

Throughout the year, this collaborative approach can take many different forms:

Meetings and discussions with the School Management
Surveys and questionnaires for families
Participation in LFIP events and projects
Solidarity actions and educational initiatives
Parent Representatives / Parent Ambassadors
Projects supporting the welcome and integration of new families
Testimonials and initiatives highlighting projects, students and school teams
Initiatives proposed directly by families

💡 SUGGEST AN IDEA

💗 Together, let’s turn ideas into meaningful actions for students and families.

“Today’s actions pave the way for tomorrow’s successes.”

Our Values

What Guides Everything We Do

At APPI, our commitment is built around four essential values that guide the way we listen to, represent and support families.

KINDNESS & RESPECT

Act with care, respect and consideration for everyone, helping to create a calm, supportive and welcoming school environment where every family and every student can find their place.

LISTENING & DIALOGUE

Be available and attentive to families, without judgement, encourage open communication and foster constructive dialogue to better understand their needs and work together to find solutions.

TRANSPARENCY

Communicate in a clear, honest and responsible way, share useful information and explain our actions in order to build a relationship based on trust.

INDEPENDENCE & COMMITMENT

Act with complete independence, free from external influence, while respecting everyone’s role and maintaining one constant priority: the best interests of students, families and the entire LFIP school community.

"Listen, Engage in Dialogue & Act Together to Build Trust"

The APPI Committee

Volunteer Parents Committed to Supporting Families

Above all, APPI is a human adventure driven by volunteer parents who give their time and bring their experience and skills to support the collective and its families.

Clarisse

Founder and President of the APPI Collective • Elected Parent Representative on the School Council

Mother of Louane and Romane, both students at LFIP, Clarisse has been actively involved in parent representation for 6 years and plays an active role in school life.

In 2025, she founded APPI – Alliance Parents / Padres Indépendants, with the aim of offering families independent, accessible, responsive and constructive representation.

Today, she leads and coordinates the collective on a daily basis: listening to and supporting families, following up on individual matters, preparing for meetings and representative bodies, liaising with the School Management and teams, managing communication, organising initiatives and developing APPI projects.

From its very first participation in the parent representative elections in 2025, APPI earned the trust of families and secured 2 of the 3 seats on the School Council.

Highly involved in the various representative bodies, meetings, committees and projects, Clarisse works to maintain a strong and regular link between families and the school, while helping to develop concrete initiatives that benefit students.

As a business owner, she also brings to APPI her professional experience in listening, coordination, communication and people-focused support.

💗 Her commitment: to keep APPI active and engaged every day, ensuring that every family who needs support can be heard, informed, supported and represented.

Nicolas

Elected Parent Representative on the School Council

Father of Alix, a student at LFIP, Nicolas has supported APPI since its early stages and contributes to the development of the collective.

Elected as a parent representative on the School Council in 2025, he takes part in discussions with the various school bodies and helps follow up on matters concerning students, families and school life.

As an operations manager, he brings to APPI his hands-on experience, along with a pragmatic and constructive approach.

💗 His commitment: to contribute to the collective’s discussions and represent the voice of families within LFIP’s various governing bodies.

Dorothée

Elected Substitute Parent Representative on the School Council • Committed Member of the APPI Committee

Mother of Vitali, a student at LFIP, Dorothée has been involved with APPI since its very beginning and has always been there at key moments in the life of the collective.

Highly committed, she actively participates in meetings, committees, discussions, reflections and initiatives led by APPI, with a consistent presence and genuine dedication to supporting families.

Available and actively involved, Dorothée helps move the collective’s priorities forward and provides valuable support in the preparation and implementation of its various initiatives.

As a business owner, she also brings to APPI her experience in coordination, communication and people-focused support.

Her constant presence, dedication and team spirit make her a valuable pillar in the day-to-day operation and development of APPI.

💗 Her commitment: to be present, listen, support families and actively contribute to constructive parent representation that remains close to families.

📅 APPI KEY DATES

2025 • APPI – Alliance Parents / Padres Indépendants is founded and launched
2025 • First participation in the parent representative elections
2025 • APPI secures 2 of the 3 seats on the School Council
2025–2026 • First year of representation, initiatives and projects alongside families
2026–2027 • APPI continues its commitment and develops new initiatives

💗 Behind APPI, there are first and foremost parents.

Parents who, just like you, support their children throughout their journey at LFIP, share the same everyday concerns and choose to give their time to foster dialogue and represent families.

Together, let’s make a difference for our children and our school.

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