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Membership on the Roberta Bondar School Council is open to all parents/guardians of students enrolled at our school. Along with parents, the school principal, teachers, and administrative and support staff also take part in the meetings. The composition of the school council strives to reflect the personality of our community and create lines of communication with the Bondar administration and staff.
Some of the key duties of a school council include:
Building a sense of community involving:
- Organizing extra-curricular activities in the school
- Coordinating school-based services and community partnerships related to social, health, recreational, and nutrition programs
- Advising on community use of school facilities
- The local coordination of services for children and youth
Enhancing the home-school relationship through:
- Establishing school-community communication strategies
- Developing methods of reporting to parents/guardians and the community
- Curriculum and program goals and priorities
The principal assists the school council in carrying out its obligations by:
- Providing existing non-confidential information*
- Giving notice of the first school council meeting of the year to all parents
- Working with the school council to publish information about its activities
- Endorsing the school council’s fundraising activities (within the parameters and guidelines established by the Board) for the benefit of the school and/or the council)
*Note: School councils cannot access information on individual students and staff or discuss personnel matters and matters that are dealt with under collective agreements. Parents/guardians should speak directly to the teacher or principal to resolve any individual concerns.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions, suggestions or comments.
Resources
School Council News
The School Council News page is your destination for the latest updates, resources, key dates, and important information for school councils.
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OCDSB School Council Resources
The OCDSB provides resources and regular updates to assist school councils in preparing for and navigating through the school year.
Visit the OCDSB School Council webpage.
Resource Library
The School Council Resource Library offers guides and resources for school council operations, funds management, elections, meetings, insurance and more.
Explore the resources.
Ottawa Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC)
OCASC is an umbrella organization for school councils and parents in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) to share share ideas, discuss current events and build community.
Visit the OCASC website.
Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The PIC promotes parent engagement and collaborates with the board to support student achievement and well-being. PIC provides resources and support to parents and School Councils.
Visit the PIC website.