
Welcome to Franklin Road Elementary
School Council
WHAT IS A SCHOOL COUNCIL?
PURPOSE OF SCHOOL COUNCILS
Under the Education Act Regulation 612, school boards in Ontario are required to establish a School Council for each school within the board. The purpose of the School Council is “through the active participation of parents, to improve pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents.”
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNCIL IS TO:
• Advise the Principal and, where appropriate, the school board.
• Place students’ interests first
• Support school success planning goals
• Encourage parent and community involvement
• Promote positive attitudes towards public education
The School Council member for 2023-24 are:
Chair: Sarah Marsden
Co-Chair- Amanda Kuiper-Jones
Secretary: Brittany Tolsma
Members at Large: Amber Wilson, Mrvgesm Jani, Chang Choi, Justine Marquis, Dale Bullock, Michelle MacIntosh
Teacher Representative: Jean Carruthers
Community Representative: Laura Robertson- Today’s Family
Dates for the school year:
Election and First Meeting: Sept. 25, 2023
Future Dates:
Oct. 23 (in person and remote)
Nov. 20 (in person and remote)
Jan. 22 (remote only)
Feb. 26 (remote only)
April 22 (in person and remote)
May 27 (in person and remote)
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Agendas and Minutes for School Council Meetings 2023-24:
FR School Council Agenda Sept. 25, 2023
FR School Council Minutes Sept. 25, 2023
FR School Council Agenda Oct. 2023
FR School Council Minutes Oct. 2023
FR School Council Agenda November 20th 2023
Updated on Friday, November 17, 2023.