Braeside School Council
Your 2024-25 Braeside School Council
A team of dedicated volunteers and staff members who strive to benefit the community as a whole. As passionate advocates, we believe the children should have the best educational experience.
Chair: Julia B.
The Chair/President plans and facilitates meetings and acts as a contact person.
Secretary: Rese H.
Maintains all records and correspondence, takes meeting minutes, & assists in publication of all.
Vice-Chair: Erin E.
Assists the Chair/President and acts in his/her absence.
Directors - Lyndie, Heather, Jennifer, Alison and Robert
Participate in Executive and Council/Society decision-making, meetings, and activities
Treasurer - Jessica S.
Maintains all financial records, regular financial reporting, and ensures all monies are accounted for.
Key Communicator - Jill
Attends the School Council of School Councils and reports back
Fundraising Coordinator - Heather
Organizes and schedules fundraisers
Principal - Mrs. Bennett
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Community Liason - Louise
Reports on events in our community
Volunteer Coordinator: Mai Mai L.
Organizes volunteers for events
Vice Principal - Mrs. Johnson
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Volunteers
That's you!! Everyone in our community is part of our council.
Naturalization Area: Duncan
Organizes the care of the naturalization area​
Your 2024-25 Braeside School Fundraising Committee
This team will organize the casino fundraisers and, with the advise from the adminstration, allocate the funds.
President: Jill M.
The Chair/President plans and facilitates meetings and acts as a contact person.
Secretary: Rese H.
Maintains all records and correspondence, takes meeting minutes, & assists in publication of all.
Vice-President: Cory S.
The Chair/President plans and facilitates meetings and acts as a contact person.
Treasurer - Jessica S.
Maintains all financial records, regular financial reporting, and ensures all monies are accounted for.
Your Playground Committee
We are in need of more dedicated volunteers to raise funds and organize the playground.
Chair: This could be you!
Treasurer: This could be you!
Vice-Chair: This could be you!
Secretary: This could be you!
School Council Positions
Every fall there is an AGM (Annual General Meeting) called by the current Council members. If you are interested in becoming a member, attend the meetings and get involved.
Positions:
School Council Chair
The school council chair needs to be a parent of a student in the school. The chair actively encourages others to become involved in meaningful ways and organizes both programs and people. Some typical duties include: - ensuring school council is represented at Community of School Councils (COSC) meetings; - chairing and organizing meetings; - ensuring responsibilities for council members are clearly defined; - striving to ensure the diversity of the school community is represented on council; - - communicating regularly with the school principal; - ensuring regular communication with t e school community; - ensuring an annual report is submitted to the Board of Trustees; and - staying informed about policies that impact school councils.
School Council Vice Chair
This role may be shared with the chair through the creation of co-chairing positions. The vice-chair assists the chair and prepares to become the school council chair in the future. Some typical duties include: - chairing meetings in the absence of the school council chair; - helping to prepare for school council meetings; and  preparing to assume role of chair in the future.
Key Communicator
The key communicator works to build and enhance a connection between parents/school communities and Calgary Board of Education. Key communicators liaise with school councils, enable more informed citizen input and share information, ideas and concerns as part of a system-wide network of involved parents. Some typical duties include: - attending Community of School Councils (COSC) meetings which are held several times throughout the year; and - attending school council and executive meetings.
Secretary
The secretary acts as a recorder at each meeting and ensures meeting minutes are accurate. Some typical duties include: - acting as recorder at meetings and ensuring the minutes accurately reflect discussion; - keeping minutes, correspondence, and records (including copies of school council annual reports) filed in an orderly, publicly accessible fashion, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act; - possessing working knowledge of school council bylaws/operating procedures; and - distributing meeting and event notices.
Treasurer
If the school council is handling money, the treasurer keeps an accurate record of funds and financial transactions. Some typical duties include: - keeping accurate records of all financial transactions; - reporting to school council on the receipt and expenditure of funds; and - ensuring records are available upon the request of the school district.
Community Member
The community member is an optional position that is strongly encouraged. A community member can provide a valuable perspective and connect the school to the larger community. The community member is not there to promote their own personal interests or agendas. Some typical duties include: - helping the school and school council to build partnerships with the larger community; and - acting as a resource to promote cooperative ventures between the community and the school that enhances student learning.
Fundraising Commitee Positions
Every fall the AGM called by the current Council members sets up this committee for the new school year. If you are interested in becoming a member, attend the meetings and get involved!