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INTRODUCTION

Education in Ontario is a partnership of the Ministry of Education, School Boards and school communities. Boards of Trustees are democratically elected and ensure equity of programs for students throughout the district. School Principals are responsible for the planning and delivery of programs that will enable students to meet or exceed acceptable levels of achievement. Principals are expected to work in consultation with their staffs, parents, students and communities in reaching this objective. School Councils have a vital role to play as partners in this collaborative process by providing advice and input on matters including student codes of conduct, school/community communication, and the development of a School Administrative Profile.

COMPOSITION

The committee shall be composed of:

• One (1) parent or community representative from an elementary and one (1) from a secondary School Council in each Administrative Region of the District School Board of Niagara. These members shall be chosen by lot by the Board from among volunteers from each Region who declare an interest and willingness to serve and are able to attend on a regular basis. It is expected that each representative will identify themselves as a committee contact person to the Chairs of each School Council in their Region. They also will strive to make all School Councils in the Region aware of the work of the School Council Liaison Committee.
• Representation {maximum of four (4)} chosen from the Elementary and Secondary Principals and Vice Principals.
• Representation {maximum of two (2)} chosen from the Board of Trustees.
• Superintendent of Schools designated by the Director of Education.

TERM

• Members shall be chosen for a one year term. Members may serve more than one term as a method of providing some continuity of membership. Where possible, members who are unable to complete their full term will be replaced.