Cassandra Rowbotham
Karina Flores
Hamza Said
Pooja Jain
Muna Abdi
Barikisu Osman
What is the School Council's Purpose?
● The purpose of the School Council is through the active participation of parents/caregivers, to improve pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents (Reg.612/2.1)
What is the Role of School Councils?
● An advisory body, that makes recommendations to the Principal of the school or to the Board on any matter (Reg 612/20)
● Consult with parents/caregivers of students enrolled in the school about matters under consideration by the School Council. (Reg.. 612/613)
● Develop By-Laws that govern election procedures, filling vacancies and a conflict resolution process. (Reg 612/5.2) ● Keep minutes of meetings and keep financial records for a period of four years (Reg 612/16)
● Produce an annual written report on the School Council activities, including financial activities, to be submitted to the Principal and to the Board. (Reg. 612/24)
● Focus on improved learning for all students
● Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
● Represent and communicate the views of the school community
What is the Membership of School Councils?
● Elected parents/caregivers, teachers, support Staff, secondary school students (elementary where appropriate), appointed community representative(s), a representative from the Ontario Home and School Association, if such a group exists in the school and the Principal (or delegate). (Reg. 612/5.1-4) School Council Elections’ Overview Created: January 2021 | Updated: September 2025
What is the Responsibility of a School Council Member?
● Attend and contribute regularly at all School Council meetings
● Act as a link between the School Council and the community
● Participate in information and training
● Fulfill their duties
● Follow the By-Laws as agreed upon by the School Council including the By-Laws for resolving differences of opinion
● Encourage others within the school community to participate in the activities of the School Council
● Communicate with various communities in the school and work towards removing any barriers to the participation of all members of the school community
What is the Term for School Council Members?
● An elected and appointed position on the School Council is one (1) year. Elected and appointed members can seek additional terms.
What are the positions on a School Council?
● A Chair selected by the School Council from among the parent/caregiver members on the School Council who will chair meetings, establish a schedule, link with the Principal and speak on behalf of the School Council. The School Council can also choose to elect a Co-Chair, Vice Chair, secretary or treasurer
All appointments of community representatives to the School Council are to be by majority vote at a meeting of the School Council For further information on School Councils please contact the Parent Caregiver and Community Engagement Office at 416 397-3529. [email protected] or Ricardo Francis School Councils and Community Liaison Groups 416-708-6744 [email protected]