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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)