School Councils
An active partnership with parents and communities in the education of children is vital to the success of students in today’s society. All schools in the Avon Maitland School District have active school councils working to help student learning. School Councils are guided by Administrative Procedure 113: School Councils.
Councils are involved at the school level in such activities as:
- Code of conduct
- Dress codes
- School and system calendar
- Curriculum and program goals and priorities
- School report cards
- School budget priorities
- School to community communication strategies
- Extra-curricular activities
- School based services related to social, health, recreational and nutrition programs
- Community use of school facilities
The mandate of school councils is to promote the best interests of the school community while encouraging a positive and co-operative school environment. The Ministry of Education provides support and resources for school councils as parents play a vital role in the development and education of their children and in the success of schools.
Parent Involvement Committee
Parents Reaching Out Grants
Resources
School Councils: A Guide for Members (Ministry of Education)
Involving Parents in the School: Tips for School Councils (Ministry of Education)