School Council

All school council members are parents of students attending Heloise Lorimer School and or staff of the school. The goal is for parents and staff to work as partners to ensure that the home and school work in close harmony. Ultimately any final decision is the Principals, but the advice and views of parents are needed, appreciated and listened to carefully. School Council provides an important forum to discuss, debate, and exchange views on issues associated with the school. It is about connection and collaboration between parents and the school in helping build a positive and connected culture in the school for our children.

All parents of students attending Heloise Lorimer school are encouraged to attend school council meetings and get involved.

School Council Email

Alberta School Councils

Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is the provincial association representing parents on school council. Recognized as the voice of parents in public education, ASCA presents the parent perspective to government and education organizations in Alberta.

Bylaws - Approved

Position	Name
Chair	Jenn Davidson
Vice-Chair	Nikki Horel
Secretary	Delasi Muswizu
Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator	Karen Roth
Communications Coordinator	Erica Payne

Duties of Executive Council

Chairperson:

Convene and preside at all meetings of the Council;
Speak on behalf of the Council to the School Board, the community, the press, etc.;
Ensure that all the by-laws are being followed and that all the decisions of the Council are carried out;
Prepare an agenda for every meeting;
Be responsible for submitting an annual report to the School Board by July 15th following the end of the school year;
Receive all outside correspondence;
Ensure committees are taking action towards addressing their purpose;
Delegate responsibilities and ensure that they are carried out;
Ensure that the by-laws, vision, mission, goals and objectives are reviewed as necessary.

Vice-Chairperson;

Assist the Chairperson in carrying out his or her duties when requested;
Assume the responsibilities of the Chairperson in his or her absence;
Assume other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Council.

Secretary:

Take the minutes of all meetings of the Council;
Distribute the minutes prior to the next meeting;
Maintain a history of the minutes and make it available for inspection by parents or staff;
File the correspondence of the Council;
Assume other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Council.