One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
About Our School Council
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend school council meetings. Each month a meeting is held at the school. Parents/guardians, community stakeholders and staff discuss how best to support learning at our school. The work is significant and greatly valued by students, parents and staff. Please check the calendar for upcoming meeting dates and minutes from meetings will be posted on our website. To view the Vista Heights School Enhancement Society Bylaws, click here. To see the list of scheduled meeting dates for the year, please click here.
School Council Members
Chair: Heather Cush
Vice Chair: Amy Kemtrup
Treasurer: Sydney Puttick Ullrich
Secretary: Pam Quinn
Additional CBE Resources
- CBE School Council page
- CBE School Council Handbook
- CBE Connections | For school communities
- CBE Administrative Regulation 5001 – School Councils and School/Parent Societies
- School Councils Regulation 94/2019
- Social Media Guidelines for School Councils
- Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) website