School Council

Between Council and Parents

• Inform parents of current school activities, events and issues through the Website, school bulletin board, newsletters, and other specialty mail outs
• Plan and promote school initiatives through the use of volunteers
• Promote an environment of respect within the school community for all our program
• Promote awareness and participation in school and community initiatives that enhance whole child education
• Provide a link to parent resources (books, articles, websites) through the bulletin board, website, speakers and presentations.

Between Council and School Administration/Teachers

• Solicit regular feedback regarding Council activities/priorities from teachers and administration
• Advocate for additional resources for students in need

Between Council and Local Boards

• Open lines of communication with School Superintendent/Board of Trustees as well as other school boards

Through the Support of Supplemental Learning Resources

• Provide financial support for the development of the library’s resources
• Provide financial support for the purchase of classroom-based learning resources

Through Student Enrichment Programming

• Maintain citizenship awareness by bringing in relevant speakers
• Support school-based healthy living & eating initiatives
• Foster awareness in the school community of council's annual initiatives

Through fundraising activities that support the goals of Council and ERS (Elizabeth Rummel School Foundation)

• Identify fundraising activities/priorities that align with ERS objectives around students’ citizenship and advance the goal of maximizing academic, social, physical, emotional and creative learning
• Ensure fundraising activities are transparent, thoughtful, and aligned with ERS values and Division operating guidelines.

General Contact

School Council 2023-24

Chair- Trevor Rogers

Vice-Chair - Vacant

Secretary- Kristen Hosford

Treasurer- Joanna Burrel

Volunteer and Pizza Lunch Coordinator- Laurin Duncan

Fundraising Coordinator- Amy Osbaldeston and Jaimie Beaton

Social Media Coordinator- Vacant

Grant Coordinator - Vacant

Parent Council Meeting Minutes - Sept 5, 2023