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
About Our School Council
A minimum of seven Council meetings are required each school year (September to June). Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month (pending school availability), in the Learning Commons. Time varies according to Council and Association business (both meetings are held on one night).
The Branton School Council exists for parents (or guardians), teachers, support staff, students, and community members to enhance student learning by fostering the well-being and effectiveness of the Branton School community. In keeping with the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation, our goals are to:
- Represent the parent perspective by providing input to, and consulting with, the school principal and employees on issues of importance. These include: the school philosophy, mission and vision, school discipline policies, school improvement plans, programs and directions, and budget allocations to meet student needs;
- Stimulate continuous improvement through meaningful involvement by all members of the school community;
- Support the school in its efforts to focus teachers' time and school resources on the essential tasks of teaching and learning
Contact Our School Council
If you have questions, concerns, or compliments, please be in touch with your Executive though email at brantonschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
School Council Members
The Branton School Council Executive is elected from parents/guardians in attendance at the Fall Annual General Meeting (AGM).
School Council
Chair: Alyssa Minions
Vice-Chair: Natasha Freedman
Treasurer: Karen Stewart
Key Communicator: Mike Warren
Director: Nicole Rossi
Parent Fundraising Association
President: Alyssa Minions
Vice-President: Natasha Freedman
Treasurer: Karen Stewart
Director: Rachel Vincze, Casino Manager
Directors: Mike Warren & Nicole Rossi
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