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
School Council Bulletin Board
Our School Council bulletin board is located in the hallway across from the office. It contains information about the Altadore School Council, its activities, programs, and financial reporting as well as general parent information. It contains information of a general nature on a variety of topics. If you are interested in posting something to this board, please submit it to the office for approval and display.
About Our School Council
The Altadore School Council is a strong and active parent body that is integral to our school’s operation and success. School Council works collaboratively with the school administration and staff to significantly enhance learning opportunities for students. It is often through School Council that parents are first asked for feedback about new things that are being considered. It also provides an opportunity for parents to learn more about the school, support initiatives and to provide input. Please see the Altadore Elementary School Parent Association and School Council Handbook for more information.
School Council meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Childcare is provided. The minutes of the School Council meetings are available on the parent bulletin board outside of the main office.
Contact Our School Council
Council Chair - altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com
HOOT Fundraiser Chair - thehootchair@gmail.com
Fun Lunch Coordinator - altadorefunlunch@gmail.com
Edible Garden and Owls Nest - altadoregarden@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/772762079481762/
Instagram: Search for Altadore_School_Parent
School Council Members
Julia Hikita: School Council & Parent Association President
Adam Revay: Vice-President
Kristi McAllister: Secretary
Brian Brix: Treasurer
Michelle Jung: Casino Chair
TBD: Communications (Newsletter)
Lisa Kujath: Communications (Social Media)
Amy Close: Fundraising Chair
Christiana Hawkins: Volunteer Coordinator
Larissa Kennedy-Chan: Fun Lunch Coordinator
Emma Geoghagen: Owl’s Nest/Altadore Edible Garden
Katie Dodd: Owl’s Nest/Altadore Edible Garden
Jessica Brown: Auditor
Matt Hayles: Edible Garden Treasurer
Caron Moss: Casio Co-Chair / Unity Coordinator
Volunteers Wanted
School Council Roles
Vice Chair
Role: Supports the Chair throughout the school year as needed, and often, but not required, becomes the Chair the following year.
Time Commitment: ~2-4 hours/month
Treasurer
Role: Provides oversight of the Parents’ Association’s financial transactions and the financial status of Parent Association accounts. The processes have been simplified, streamlined and digitized this year! Please volunteer soon to participate in developing the budget in May for the 2024/2025 school year, and to learn from our current Treasurer! This role is a 2-year term.
Time Commitment: 8 hours/month
Secretary
Role: Drafts the agenda for the Parent Association meetings, and generates minutes from Parent Association and Executive meetings, as required.
Time Commitment: ~2-4 hours/month
Volunteer Coordinator
Role: Oversee the volunteer program at the school, maintain communication with Classroom parents, help organize volunteers for school wide events.
Time Commitment: ~2-4 hours/month
Communications
Role: Compile information from various school committees and what is happening around the school, and draft the council's portion of the weekly newsletter.
Time Commitment: ~ 4-6 hours/month
Garden Committee Roles
Garden Committee Co-Chair
Role Description: Collaborate with existing chair to lead garden maintenance, programming, and special events.
Membership & Communications Coordinator
Role Description: Oversee the assignment of edible garden beds, membership fees, and communications with gardeners and volunteers to maintain both the naturalistic and edible garden.
Communications Lead
Role Description: Assist with ongoing social media posts, work with Master gardener/ student to collaboratively create educational garden signage, and special events communications.
Clean Up Volunteers
We are always looking for people who would like to help with garden clean ups throughout the year, so if you would like to join us, please reach out!
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