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What IS School Council?

School Council provides advice on school matters to the school Principal to improve student achievement and strengthen the important relationship between schools, families, and their communities. We work directly with our school Principal to provide advice and input on the school’s learning plan, to support and encourage parent/guardian engagement, and  to enhance our children’s school experience through raising funds for events, activities, resources, and equipment that enrich student life and learning.

Why should I join School Council?

As a member of the Council, you'll have the chance to collaborate with other parents, school staff, and school leaders to shape decisions that directly benefit our students. Whether it's helping to plan events, supporting school initiatives, fundraising, or advocating for improvements, your voice and ideas are invaluable. Joining the Council not only strengthens our school but also sets a positive example of leadership and involvement for our children. Together, we can continue to make KOTR a thriving, supportive, and inclusive place for all students to learn and grow. In order to be able to vote on School Council decisions like how School Council funds are spent in our school, or to become a member of the Council Executive, you must first become a voting parent/guardian representative on School Council.

Executive Officers: After the voting members of the council are elected, the Executive Officers are then elected by the voting members of Council (the parent/guardian representatives, or Members-at-Large). There are up to four Executive positions: Chair/Co-Chairs, Secretary, and Treasurer, each with specific responsibilities. 

Committee Chairs: In addition to the Executive Officers, our Council has Committee Chairs for different areas and activities. These positions include Hot Lunch Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Website/Communications Support, Community Representative, and OCASC Representative. To keep our initiatives, events, and fundraising efforts running smoothly, we need more parents and caregivers to get involved. If you are interested in chairing a committee, let us know!

Help out with an annual event: If you're interested in getting involved but can't commit to being a voting Council member or attending regular meetings, joining an event committee is a great option to get involved.  Our school hosts several annual events that everyone loves and looks forward to, and to keep these events going, we need volunteers to help organize and run them. Whether you can volunteer a little or a lot, your involvement makes a big difference. Let us know if you can help with any of our yearly events: Toonie Sale, Treasure Jar Raffle, Used Book Sale, and the Year End Celebration.

Want to learn more? Attending a meeting is a great way to see the positive impact of our Council and to find out how you can contribute. If you have questions or want to talk to someone from the Council, email us at [email protected]. You can also visit our School Council table during Meet the Teacher Night on September 18th to learn more and discuss how you can get involved. We look forward to connecting with you!

2024-2025 School Council  Meeting Schedule

Meetings are always held at 6:30 PM at the school library and virtually

Tuesday September 24

Tuesday October 15

Tuesday November 12

Tuesday December 17

Tuesday January 14

Tuesday February 11

Tuesday March 18

Tuesday April 15

Tuesday May 13

Tuesday June 17 Final year end Potluck

 

Yours in partnership,

The KOTR School Council, and Principal Erin Paynter


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