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Objectives for school councils
- to place the overall interests of students first
- to advise the principal and where appropriate, the Board
- to help all parents and partners share responsibility for student success
- to enhance parent, parish, and community involvement
- to promote effective relationships among home, school, parish, and community
- to provide a forum for discussions on school success
- to help parents, parish, and community members share their views
- to promote positive attitudes towards Catholic education
Characteristics of Effective School Councils
- focus on student learning and the best interests of all students are actively involved in setting school priorities for improving student achievement
- promote meaningful parental, parish, and community involvement and actively seek the views of their school communities
- have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- include members who represent the diverse views of their school communities
- keep well informed about school and board policies and procedures
- have clear and consistent processes for decision making
- communicate with the community about their activities
- maintain high ethical standards
- have members who have developed mutual trust and respect for one another
Members
Co-Chairs: Shannon Margetts and Sabrina Henhoeffer
Treasurers: Jill Palmer and Amanda Eagle
Secretary: Shannon Pfohl
Teachers – Heather Jarvis and Caroline Sottile
Principal – Richard Setler
Missi O’Shaughnessy (Milk and Hot Lunch Program)
Meetings
All Meetings are held at Holy Family Catholic School, in the Library Commons. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.