School councils have a legislated role at their schools and are there to ensure the best possible education for students. Our school councils are comprised of democratically elected representatives of our parent community. Together, they:
- focus on student learning and the best interest of all students,
- provide a forum through which parents and other members of school communities can contribute to improving student achievement and school performance,
- make recommendations to the school principal and the Board on any matter they see impacting accountability and academic excellence and;
- serve as a communication and information channel between the school and community
For information concerning upcoming meetings, and for agendas and minutes from previous meetings, please see below. Feel free to contact us at the email address below.
- Email: [email protected]
School-Council-Handbook-Updated-2025 2026
Location: Cootes Paradise
Our Meeting Dates:
- Monday November 10
- Monday January 12
- Monday March 9
- Monday May 11
ALL ARE WELCOME!
| Chair | Melanie McPhee |
| Vice-Chair | Andrea Ara |
| Secretary | Lisa Feinberg |
| Treasurer | S.M. |
| Parent Members | Meredith Shepherd
Nikol Piskuric Mitch Orsatti Steve Shapka Sevda Lindo Nilyotopol Guha Fazleena Nizam Natalia Gonzalez Rosalee van Staalduinen |
| Teacher Representative | Lisa Feil |
If you would like to reach out to our Council, please feel free to email them [email protected]
Updated on Friday, November 21, 2025.