School Council Archive


2021 2022 School Year:



2020/2021 School Year

May 26, 2021 Minutes

March 31, 2021 minutes

November 25, 2020 minutes

October 23, 2020 Minutes

September 10, 2020 Minutes



2020 2019 Minutes


June 17, 2020 Minutes

School Council Budget Summary

January 15, 2020 Minutes

October 29, 2019 Minutes

October 3, 2019 Minutes

May 16, 2019 Minutes

February 28, 2019 Minutes

January 23, 2019 Minutes

November 22, 2018 Minutes

October 18, 2018 Minutes

September 13, 2018 Minutes

Meetings take place at 6:30 pm in the school library. Childcare is available for all our School Council meetings.
I encourage everyone to attend School Council meetings. They are a great way to get involved, meet fellow John Fisher parents and learn about what happens at our school.  


The John Fisher School Council (JFSC), which is mandated by the Education Act, has an advisory role in the direction and management of John Fisher. The JFSC is composed of parents, administration and staff, and meets monthly at 6:30pm to receive reports from the principal/VP and from School Council committees, to discuss and make decisions about activities including the School Council budget, to provide input to school administration, and to discuss other initiatives and activities. This is a great way to keep your finger on the pulse of the school!
 

The John Fisher School Council is made up of an executive, consisting of the positions of chair, treasurer and secretary.

Any parent who wishes may be elected to be a voting member of the School Council by attending our first School Council meeting which takes place the first month of school or by emailing me directly in advance of the meeting indicating your desire to be a voting member. A voting member of the School Council is eligible to vote on any School Council issue if, as a council, we are unable to come to a consensus. Please note that any parent may attend and participate at our monthly School Council meetings; it is only in the event of a lack of consensus on any particular vote that the voting will be restricted to elected voting members of the School Council (this is a rare occurrence).

In addition, any parent who wishes may serve as part of the Finance Committee, which is chaired by our School Council Treasurer. Any one who wishes to be a member of the Finance Committee must be voted in as a member of that committee at the first meeting of the School Council, either by attending the meeting or by emailing me directly in advance of the meeting. The Finance Committee will meet early in the year to recommend to the School Council a budget for the school year. The budget is based on requests submitted to the Finance Committee by the administration, staff and chairs of School Council committees.


Consider Being A Class Parent Volunteer This Year!


Class Parents at John Fisher provide a vital link between teachers and parents, and between the School Council and parents. 

The role of a Class Parent is to work with the classroom teacher to provide help and support of their program. This can include: assisting with field trips, helping to arrange special events, arranging a volunteer schedule, etc. Class Parents also help to organize and encourage participation at School Fundraising events such as the John Fisher Fete (an annual school fundraiser), June Fair, Jump rope for Heart, and other yearly activities. Finally, class parents may also arrange for a year-end class gift if the class wishes to do this.
Two Class Parents for each class will be selected. Additionally, final appointments will be made in consultation with the teacher. To maximize parental participation, first consideration will be given to those who have not held a position before. It is not a time consuming position, but an important one that can be done equally well whether you work inside or outside the home.


As Class Parents you have an excellent opportunity to work with your child’s teacher, to ensure the success of special school events and contribute to effective communications at John Fisher.