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 Dates/Schedule
Next meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30PM.
Interested in being a member of school council, positions required are as follows:
Chair
The Chair calls and presides at all school council meetings, is the chief spokesperson for the association (unless otherwise delegated), reviews all communication prior to distribution, votes at any meeting in case of a tie, and is an ex-officio member of all committees. The Chair is the liaison with school admin. reviews the minutes prior to distribution and before the next meeting, and prepares the presentation used at the meetings.
Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair assists the Chair in all school council activities and carries out duties assigned by the Chair. In the event of absence, resignation, incapacity, or extended leave of the Chair, the Vice-Chair assumes the responsibilities of the Chair until the next elections at the AGM. The Vice-Chair is copied on all communications prior to distribution.
Secretary
The Secretary attends all meetings, keeps accurate minutes of the meetings, and send out the minutes for distribution. The Secretary also maintains the school council’s email account and distribution list and is in charge of all correspondence and documentation for the council.
Key Communicator
This is not an Executive position. This person will attend the meetings put on by CBE (approx. 3-4 per year) and provide a synopsis of what was covered. This can be provided to Chair or Vice Chair to share at the next council meeting if unable to attend.
See our Calendar page for dates and times.
Contact Our School Council
If you are unable to attend meetings and have a question for our school council, would like to provide feedback, or suggest an initiative please email jgdschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
School Council Members
Chair: M. Horn
Vice Chair: Amber Abbott
Treasurer: Brooklyn Shill
Secretary: Kara Payne
Key Communicator:
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