In this guide

Parent(s) refers to parent(s) and/or guardian(s). A guardian is a person who has lawful custody of a child. Review other key terms in this guide.

Your school council can help new members by giving them useful information and a warm welcome.

Make an orientation package

You can include:

Use your first meeting to welcome and inform

These meetings are a good time to:

  • welcome new members and introduce everyone
  • explain how our education system works
  • describe how school councils fit into it
  • talk about your council’s past goals and priorities
  • review what committees have done
  • elect a chair or co-chairs and other officers, based on your bylaws
  • set dates for future meetings

Once your council has elected a chair or co-chairs, you can set goals and priorities for the year ahead that support your purpose and mandate.