School councils were established in 1995, to increase parent and community involvement in the education of children in Alberta. Public schools, including charter schools, are required to attempt to establish school councils. School councils and their role are outlined in accordance with the Education Act (s.55) and the School Councils Regulation (94/2019).
Each school council must include the following members:
- school principal
- teacher(s)
- parents of students enrolled in the school
- student(s) (high schools only)
- Parents must form the majority of members. Individual school councils may also decide to include as members one or more persons who are not parents of students enrolled in the school and/or one or more persons who are parents of children enrolled in an Early Childhood Services program at the school.
Through school councils, Albertans have the opportunity to advise the principal and the school board respecting any matter relating to the school. For more information, visit Alberta School Councils' Association.
School Council Resource Guide (2022) provides information on the operation of school councils and on key topics of importance to school councils and other education stakeholders. This manual reflects the School Councils Regulation (94/2019).
Clearview Public Schools also provides the following administrative procedures to provide support to assist in the success of our school councils: