One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
About Our School Council
The School Council is a strong and active advisory body that is integral to University School’s operation and the success we achieve. The School Council works in a collaborative manner with the school administration and staff to significantly enhance the learning opportunities we provide for students. It also provides an opportunity for parents/guardians to learn more about the school, support initiatives, and provide input.
The School Council also helps to coordinate volunteers and sends a volunteer registration form home with the Student Information Package. The minutes of the School Council meetings are available in the top right corner of this page.
We ask that all parents/guardians make a personal commitment to attend at least one or more School Council meetings during the year. University School is your school and your participation in School Council will help ensure we are able to provide the best possible education for each of our students.
The bylaws (under resources) have been amended by the University School School Council of the 2020/21 year. Please forward any Bylaw questions or comments for discussion prior to the meeting to universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
Contact Our School Council
School Council Members
School Council 2022-2023
Chair - Jaclyn Schmitz Vice Chair - TBD
Secretary - TBD
Community Liaison - Andrea Trainor
Fun Lunches - Ashley Lutzi and Chelsea Noor
Teacher Appreciation Meal Coordinator - TBD
Volunteer Coordinator - TBD
Additional CBE Resources
- CBE School Council page
- CBE School Council Handbook
- CBE Connections | For school communities
- CBE Administrative Regulation 5001 – School Councils and School/Parent Societies
- School Councils Regulation 94/2019
- Social Media Guidelines for School Councils
- Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) website