08/19/2026
2026/2027 School year, our School Council / Parent Society will need Chairs & Co-Chairs (or vice chairs). Total of 4 if we include vice chairs (but they're sure helpful to share the load)!
In Alberta, while "School Councils" act in an advisory capacity, "Parent Societies" are separate, legally incorporated bodies responsible for fundraising and managing finances to support school initiatives. WE ALL WORK TOGETHER!
Typical duties for School Council Chair include: organizing meetings; ensuring responsibilities for council members are clearly defined; striving to ensure the diversity of the school community is represented on council; communicating regularly with the school principal; ensuring regular communication with the school community; ensuring an annual report is submitted to the Board of Trustees; and staying informed about policies that impact school councils (the Key Communicator really helps with this, we loved them this year and last!)
We have two because of governance and rules with fundraising... The Education Act / Societies Act.
The Parent Society Chair is also critical with their knowledge of activities of the Association, carrying out
duties assigned by the Association in accordance with Bylaws. Running meetings, including preparing agendas.
Is the chief spokesperson for the PS, unless otherwise delegated
Is involved in all Association communications and reviews any communications to the
membership, parent body, School community or public prior to distribution. Shall have a vote at any meeting
Email us for more info: [email protected] [email protected]
*Co Chairs and delegates can lead meetings as well, collab is always the easiest!
Link:
https://dalhousie.cbe.ab.ca/school-council
