Susanna Moodie Elementary School

School Council is a team of parents, community members and school staff volunteers who support and enhance the community and school relationship.  It is a great way to be involved, make a difference and support your child's school community. Our School Council contributes to improving student achievement and well-being. They are involved in fundraising initiatives, enhancing and supporting school events, hot lunches, offering support for extracurricular activities, celebrating the diversity of our community, and much more.

We meet throughout the school year.  At each meeting, the administration provides an update on school-related activities and council members may identify topics of interest for presentation/discussion at future meetings.

Positions for School Council are: 

Chair

• Represents, works with and provides support to all school community and council committee chairs. This person works closely with the school principal, school staff and parents to enrich the education of all students. Additionally, they preside over and conduct monthly chair meetings, set agendas and schedule meetings (in consultation with the Principal). The chair promotes discussion amongst council members and the community, receives and reports on correspondence sent and received by council. Acts as coordinator between the school board and council. Receives documentation from board and keeps council advised of board decisions, activities, etc. Supports programs, initiatives and activities led by other council members.

Secretary

• Attends scheduled council meetings, records, maintains and distributes minutes of meetings, keeps non-financial records of council.

Treasurer

• Works with the council and coordinators in developing an operating budget, keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures and serves as the liaison with the Board of Education. Additional responsibilities include the preparation of monthly financial statements, and the preparation and filing of all necessary financial reports. 

Members at Large

• Attend meetings and participates in many aspects of council activities, as prescribed by council. Voting member.

School Council Meeting Dates for the 2024 - 2025 School Year!

• Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. (in person)

• Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. (in person)

• Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00 p.m. (virtual)

• Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. (in person) 

Everyone who is part of our Susanna Moodie family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this school year. We look forward to hearing your voice!

School Council: A Guide for Members