Parents for Mountview School Council
You can contact School Council at: parentsformountview@gmail.com
Parents For Mountview School Society Bylaw
School Council Operating Procedures
École Mountview School Council is an association of parents, teachers, the school administration and community representatives who work together to promote the well being and effectiveness of the entire school community and thereby enhance student learning. All parents with children attending Mountview are invited to participate in the activities of the School Council.
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Parent Council & Parents for Mountview Society Meetings
We welcome all parents and Guardians to attend. Hosted in school Library/Learning Commons.
Time: 6:00pm
Dates: On Wednesdays
School Council Roles and Responsibilities
School Council Roles and Responsibilities (School Council Positions are held for 2 Years)
The School Council Chair is responsible for:
- calling regular school council meetings
- communicating with the school principal on a regular basis
- ensuring there is regular communication with the entire school community
- following the existing school council bylaws
- soliciting information about school board policies impacting the school
- striving to ensure the diversity of the school community is represented on the school council
- promoting teamwork between the school council, principal, and staff
The School Council Vice-Chair is responsible for:
- chairing meetings in the event the Chairperson is unavailable
- working with and support the Chairperson in agenda preparation
- assisting the Chairperson to ensure meetings run smoothly
- representing the School Council at city-wide meetings when possible
The School Council Secretary is responsible for:
- preparing the agenda for the meetings with the School Council Chair and School Principal
- acting as a recorder at meetings
- keeping meeting minutes, correspondence records, and other school council documents organized and publically accessible in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
- ensuring notice of council meetings and other events is distributed
Parents for Mountview School Society Committee Responsibilities (PFMSS Positions are held for 1 Year) - Typically, the role of President can be the same as the roles of the School Council, including the roles of Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer if this is decided upon at the Annual General Meeting
The Chair is responsible for:
- providing the tie-breaking vote in case of a tie in the election process
presiding over the meeting
The Vice-Chair is responsible for
- presiding over the meeting in the event of the President’s absence *The Vice-president may be the same person as the Vice-Chair of the School Council
The Secretary is responsible for:
- keeping an accurate record of the meetings
- keeping a record of the correspondence and members of the association
- publicizes dates and times of meetings
The Treasurer is responsible for:
- receiving and depositing money
- keep an accurate financial record of the association
- providing an account of receipts and disbursements to the secretary
- The position of Secretary and Treasurer can be filled by the same person, if decided upon at the Annual General Meeting
The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for:
- overseeing the coordination of fundraising projects (e.g. Hot Lunch, magazine sales)
- providing guidance to other parent volunteers who may be assisting with fundraising events
- this role may consist of more than one (1) position
The Hot Lunch Coordinator is responsible for:
- selects and acts as the liaison with the vendors
- liaises with the vendors and volunteers on delivery days
- organizing and overseeing all aspects of planning and executing the hot lunch program, including managing orders and preparing for hot lunch day
- responsible for creating healthy hot lunch menu in accordance with the Nutrition Policy
- develops the hot lunch schedule for the school year
Not interested in a role on School Council, but want to volunteer and help with fundraising events or something else throughout the year, please email parentsformountview@gmail.com.