School Councils
There is a School Council in every Grand Erie school. This representative group of parents allows the community to be involved in the discussion of education issues and helps the school identify and respond to the educational needs of the community.
School Councils provide advice on developing and implementing of policies for many important matters.
School Council Start-up
Grand Erie’s 2019-20 School Council Start-up, sponsored by the Grand Erie Parent Involvement Committee (GEPIC), takes place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Waterford District High School (227 Main Street South in Waterford).
Chairs of School Councils, Home and School Associations, Parent-Teacher Associations, and members of these parent organizations are urged to attend. The School Council Start-up is an important event for all School Council Chairs as key information is provided and great ideas are shared. Additionally, at least one representative from each school is required to attend.
Find the info flyer here. RSVP for the event to: kimberly.newhouse@granderie.ca by
Friday, October 11, 2019.
School Council Guide
The School Council Guide helps school council members perform their duties effectively, and empowers parents to make a difference for the students in their schools.
Additional Resources and Tip Sheets
- 10 Ways to get your School Council off to a great start
- Bringing a Group Together
- Suggested/Possible Discussion Topics for School Councils
- Parent Involvement Checklist
Communication
School Council Emails: Each School Council is offered their own email address through the Board's Outlook email system. The School Council Chair may prefer to use his or her own email account. School Council Chairs can contact their school secretary to set up the account with the Board's IT department.
Contact
Kimberly Newhouse, Manager of Communications and Community Relations at: 519-756-6301, ext. 281147 or via email at: kimberly.newhouse@granderie.ca