A SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL TYPICALLY:
· Provide each partner with a voice in decision making
· Collaborate with all school staff in developing a school improvement plan
· Submit the school improvement plan to the School Board
· Assist in developing school policies, which promote academic excellence and a positive learning environment
· Develop ways and strategies to improve and support the extra-curricular program and special projects in the school
· Advise the principal and staff on school level issues related to curriculum and programs, school practices, and policies in areas such as student discipline, fund-raising, and parent-school communication strategies
· Participate in the selection of the school principal by representation on the board’s selection committee when a true vacancy occurs
· Monitor improvement activities undertaken during the year, specific results that have been achieved, and factors that influenced the results
· Maintain effective communication among the partners by holding regular open public meetings and circulating written information
· Develop by-laws subject to the approval of the School Board
· Upon agreement of the School Board and Council, assume responsibilities for student discipline as outlined in sections 123(3), 124(3) and 125(1)(b) of the Education Act.