What does the School Advisory Council do?
- While all schools follow the same basic policies and practices, the School Advisory Council can give advice to school staff on how these practices can best be applied at our school given our knowledge of the community and our children.
- Working with school administration in the development and implementation of the school plan for continuous improvement
- Communication to all parents regarding School Advisory Council news and activities including maintain/updating the council Web site and distributing regular installments of the Council newsletter
- Coordination of parent and children after school programs such as Kids' Safety and other parent involvement initiatives, such as the Volunteer Tree
- Fundraising to enhance school life for our students. Funds raised by the Parent Council have been used to provide Smart Boards, books for the classrooms and library, and support for the music and physical education programs
Who should attend Council meetings?
You! All parents or guardians of students registered at Cornell Village Public School are encouraged to attend Council meetings. We want your input! You can choose to attend all meetings or just the occasional meeting.
When are Council meetings?
The School Advisory Council meets once a month during the school year, except December, March, and June. Meeting schedule.
How do I become a Council member?
If you wish to be a voting member of the Council, please fill out an application and bring it to the first Council meeting of the year. Council elections take place during the October Council meeting.
What is expected of Council members?
- Regularly attend and participate in Council meetings
- Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
- Act as a link between the Council and the community
- Help to achieve the goals as determined by Council members
- Encourage the participation of all parents within the school community
- Participate in subcommittees and assist with tasks of the Council as appropriate
How else can I be involved in Council activities?
All parents are encouraged to join a Council subcommittee. You do not have to be a Council member to sit on a subcommittee. Our Council has several subcommittees that do valuable work in supporting our students, teachers, and school. Learn more.
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