School Council

We are a group of parents and caregivers who work with the principal and school staff to support our staff, to advocate for our students, and to enhance our children’s school experience. 

Why Join?

  • stay connected with what’s happening in the school

  • help address issues that are important to parents and school administrators

  • contribute to a positive and caring atmosphere in the school

  • contribute your skills and knowledge - any amount of time is appreciated

  • meet others and build relationships with other families and teachers in your school community!

For more information, you can email brantave.ps@ugdsb.on.ca

School Council Meetings 2025-2026

Wednesday, September 10, 6:30-7:30 in person (library) AND virtual

Future meeting dates will be set at the September meeting.

School Council Executive 2024-2025

Co-Chairs: Eva Palak, Alana Lazenby

Treasurer: Jen Hocken

Secretary: Reva Pellerin

School Council Executive 2025-2026

Executive elections will take place at the first meeting in September. If you are interested in nominating yourself for someone else for a postion, or would like more information, email kelley.jones@ugdsb.on.ca

School Council Role Descriptions

Chair / Co–Chairs  

  • prepare agenda in consultation with Principal and Council members

  • chair School Council Meetings

  • oversee & lead council initiatives and activities, ensuring compliance with Board policies

  • assist Subcommittee Chairs with projects and documentation, including the General Fundraising Sub-Committee if a parent member is not available

  • attend and participate in information and training programs and consult with board staff and trustees as required

  • volunteer recruitment and parent/guardian communication

  • approval and distribution/communication of the annual School Council Financial Reports and monthly financial documentation (HST Rebate Claim, Bank Reconciliation, Interim Year End Financial Report)

  • complete all annual reports, community requests and board documentation

Vice-Chair – Optional

  • Assumes duties of the Chair in his/her absence

  • Assist Chair in executing responsibilities

Secretary

  • collaborate with Chair and Sub Committee Chairs to prepare monthly information for the school community

  • record minutes at the school council meetings and distribute to council members

  • responsible for development and execution of all Council Correspondence

  • place master copy of all meeting documents in School Council binder

  • arrange for an executive member to record minutes in his/her absence at a meeting

  • responsible for web communication and updates

Treasurer

  • prepare a preliminary budget with executive and administration for the second council meeting

  • providing “Revenue” project results to Council and Secretary

  • monthly presentations outlining spend and revenue forecast for council.

  • collect, count and deposit all money made through fundraising

  • prepare the annual School Council Financial Report and submit to the Chair for review and approval

General Parent Member 

  • required to attend a minimum of 75% of meetings in order to vote

  • recommended to join a Sub Committee and/or volunteer time

Other Potential Positions

  • Past Chair Member

  • Events Sub-Committee Chair (June BBQ, Special Events)

  • General Fundraising Sub-Committee Chair

  • Grant Writing Sub-Committee Chair