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 West Ridge School Council is a great way to meet the parents, find out about the school activities, events and goals and contribute to your child's education. Every parent or legal guardian of a child attending our school is a member of the School Council and has the right to attend meetings and vote.
Contact Our School Council
Follow us on FB and Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/wrssc
https://www.instagram.com/westridgeschoolcouncil/
Quick links for fundraisers and sign-ups at www.westspringswestridge.ca
Skip-the-Depot https://app.skipthedepot.com/westridgeschool
Send us an email
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
School Council Members
School Council
Chair: Tracy Normandeau
Past Chair: Chantel Moran
Vice Chair: Tamara Pulles
Secretary: Vacant
Social Media Coordinator: Joanne Tse
Volunteer Coordinator: Tina Glaser
Staff Appreciation Coordinator: Will Fong
Welcome Breakfast Coordinator: Will Fong
Members at Large: Nazanin Karimabadi
Society
President: Alanis Greenberg
Treasurer: Calida Seifert
Fundraiser Coordinator: TBD
Healthy Hunger Coordinator: Heather John
Secretary: Heather John
Casino Chair: Chris Kelly
School Council Meeting Dates and Roles
School Council Meeting Dates:
- September 18 at 6:30 pm
- October 16 at 6:30 pm
- November 20 at 6:30 pm
- January 15 at 6:30 pm
- February 19 at 6:30 pm
- April 16 at 6:30 pm
- May 21 at 6:30 pm
School Council Roles:
School Council collaborates with the administration to ensure the parent perspective is reflected in school decision-making and facilitates the communication of school information to the parent community.
- Chair: Host monthly meetings with school administration and parents. Work with the administration to advise on school matters as well as sharing ideas, concerns, and information from the parent community. 2-3 hours per month.
- Past Chair: Support the new Chair as needed. 1-2 hours per month
- Vice Chair: Support the Chair with duties and host meetings if the Chair is not available. 1-2 hours per month.
- Secretary: Responsible for taking notes at School Council meetings. 1-2 hours per meeting
- Social Media Coordinator: Post to social platforms of upcoming events and news. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 1 hour per month.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Responsible for creating a Sign-up Genius to organize parent volunteers for school activities (pancake breakfast, Healthy Hunger, etc.). Regular meeting attendance is not required. 1-2 hours per month.
- Staff Appreciation Coordinator: Responsible for organizing the staff appreciation events that occur throughout the year. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 2 hours per planned event with 3-4 events per year.
- Welcome Breakfast Coordinator: Responsible for overseeing the welcome back pancake breakfast. Planning starts in June and requires some work during the summer of ordering equipment and gathering items. Organizes volunteers for the event day (set-up, distribution, take-down). Submits receipts to the Society Treasurer. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 10+ hours.
- Members at Large: Attend 3 - 4 meetings throughout the year, providing an opportunity to contribute to the decisions, gather & share ideas from the parent community, and take on small roles within the council if desired. Regular meeting attendance is not required. 3-4 hours per year.
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