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
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
About Our School Council
The School Council is made up of parents of students enrolled in Braeside School, teachers, and staff of the school; and community members appointed by the Executive. The School Council advises the Principal and School Board on school related matters and coordinates fund raising activities. It also participates in system wide communication activities through the Key Communicator.
The Council's highly involved parent community supports the school in many ways. It is key to organizing school-wide events and is a primary "sounding board" for school-wide programs and events. Parents and community members volunteer frequently within the school, meet monthly with school administration and other school/community members, and fund-raise in many ways throughout the year to financially support additional opportunities for students within the school.
Meetings start at 6:30 PM.
Attendance at meetings offers parents the opportunity to link with other parents and school administration in a very collegial manner. Whether you have the time to attend one meeting this year or want to book it into your calendar for a regular outing, your attendance is appreciated. Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month and announced in advance through the weekly Message from Administration.
Contact Our School Council
Braeside School Council and Fundraising Society Executives can be reached through the School Office at 403-777-8470 or by email at braesidechair@gmail.com.
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School Council Members
Chair: Kyla Anderson
Vice Chair: Amy Winters
Secretary: Heather Bailey
Treasure: Lyndie Shipton
Directors at Large: Kelsie Waite, Jill McConnell, Monika Lefroy
Community Liaison: Louise Whitbread
Fundraiser Coordinator: Vacant
Volunteer Coordinator: Vacant
Activities
School Council meetings facilitate discussions on School and School Board activities, receiving updates and reports from the School Principal and teaching staff, and discussing ways to support various school activities. The Council also invites guest speakers to Council meetings and Parent sessions.
A number of events are held every year which have a fund raising focus used to pay for other activities:
- Hot dog and Ice cream sales
- Fun Lunch Days
Support and contributions for other events are provided free to students:
- Sports Day
- Grade 6 Graduation
- Cards, Flowers, Retirement gifts (for school staff)
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