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
About Our School Council
All parents are automatically members of this important body. Meetings are open to all parents and everyone attending has a voice. The purpose of School Council is to provide a venue and opportunity for parents/guardians to participate in discussion of policy and decisions made by the school and to offer advice and support. School Council is an excellent way for parents to become involved in their child’s education. Meetings are advertised in the school newsletter and minutes are posted here.
School Council meets monthly at the school. Meetings begin at 6:30 PM and conclude by 8:00 PM.
School Council Members
Chair: Catherine Ditto
Secretary: Michelle Singh
Treasurer: Ashvin Gadhoke
Social Media Coordinator: Chantell Gamble-Dobie
Event Coordinator: Jill Woodwark
Key Communicator: Felicia Yap
Parent Night Coordinator: Lindsey Bingley
Fun Lunch Coordinator: Abbey Lawrence
Volunteer Coordinator: Chantell Gable-Dobie
Casino Coordinator: Alex Leslie
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