One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
About Our School Council
As outlined in the CBE School Council Handbook, some of the many important functions of a School Council include:
- Helping to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the standards of education established by Alberta Education;
- Assisting in ensuring that the fiscal management of the school meets requirements;
- Advising the principal and the Board of Trustees on school matters; and
- Communicating information to the school community.
The Escuela Glenmeadows School Council will:
- Build community through celebrating teaching staff and emphasizing the Spanish speaking culture of the school.
- Collaborate with school and administration goals and initiatives by creating input opportunities for parents at regular meeting to meet with administration on school development and set measurable goals.
- Enhance student achievement by offering program enhancements and experiences.
Contact Our School Council
Email: schoolcouncilEGS@gmail.com
School Council Members
Chair: Pete H.
Vice Chair: Britt W.
Secretary: Beth P.
Volunteer Coordinator: Tao L.
Key Communicator: Marie J.
Additional CBE Resources
- CBE School Council page
- CBE School Council Handbook
- CBE Connections | For school communities
- CBE Administrative Regulation 5001 – School Councils and School/Parent Societies
- School Councils Regulation 94/2019
- Social Media Guidelines for School Councils
- Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) website