The Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils (CAPSC) and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) are pleased to co-host a development session for CBE school councils.
This session will be delivered by Alberta School Councils’ Association as follows:
This session will be delivered by Alberta School Councils’ Association as follows:
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Place: Multipurpose Room, Education Centre, 1221 – 8 St. S.W.
Parking: free underground parking provided (access off 12 Avenue)
Topic: Tools for effective school councils
RSVP: kldrummond@cbe.ab.ca or 403-817-7951
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Place: Multipurpose Room, Education Centre, 1221 – 8 St. S.W.
Parking: free underground parking provided (access off 12 Avenue)
Topic: Tools for effective school councils
RSVP: kldrummond@cbe.ab.ca or 403-817-7951
This workshop will provide school councils with tools to work effectively with their school community. "It's very difficult to be an effective school council until the ground work is in place and everyone understands the council's purpose and possibilities. We found that the ASCA workshop completely changed our school...you will be so grateful for the time you spend at this ASCA workshop," says Karen Lloyd, Co-Vice Chair, Sam Livingston School Council and Second Vice-Chair, CAPSC.
This session will replace the “regular” CAPSC meeting scheduled for October.
Keep your school community informed
Parents often ask how they can stay informed about what is happening at the CBE. Many are not aware of the ways that information is shared. Here are some ways your community can stay informed.
RSS feed - This is the best way to stay on top of timely and important news from the CBE. The RSS feed sends system messages directly to subscribers. These messages can usually be found on the front page of the CBE website, and are also posted on all school websites. Subscribe today!
School websites and school newsletters - Check these out on a regular basis for information on school activities.
CBE school council information - On the CBE website, there is a section dedicated to school councils. Here you can find information about meetings, the CBE school council handbook, past issues of the Key Communique and many helpful resources for school councils.
Key Communique - This e-newsletter includes information and invitations relevant to school councils. Included on the circulation list are school council chairs and key communicators/other council contacts.
Public board meetings - Attend meetings held 3-6 p.m. on two Tuesdays a month September to June. Click here for specific dates.
Annual reports to be sent to Board of Trustees
CBE school councils are asked to provide a copy of their annual report to the Board of Trustees each year, in addition to providing the principal with a copy. Reports were to be submitted by Sept. 30.
If you have not submitted this report to the Board of Trustees yet, please do so by e-mailing to Boardoftrustees@cbe.ab.ca or mailing to: CBE Office of the Trustees, Education Centre, 1221 - 8 St. S.W. Calgary, AB T2R 0L4.
Your vote counts
What could be more important than helping Calgary children achieve their highest personal potential? And what can you do about it?
On Oct. 21, 2013, Calgarians will elect school board trustees for the Calgary Board of Education. Take the time to learn about the candidates running for trustee in your ward. Information about upcoming trustee forums is available on the CAPSC website.
Learn more about the election, including how and where to vote, on the City of Calgary website.
What is happening with key communicators?
The key communicator is not a required school council role. However, many school councils still find it helpful to have this role and can choose to include this member as part of their council. Typically, the person in this role helps keep the school community informed about CBE-wide system news and other relevant information.
The common and required school council roles are outlined in the 2013-14 CBE school council handbook.
Contact Karen Drummond if you have further questions.
Police offer community alert service for residents
Families are invited to consider signing up for a new system that Calgary Police Service (CPS) is using to provide community alerts, public warnings and missing persons notifications.
CPS has introduced The Hub Messaging System, a community automated notification system, that delivers information to residents and business owners within the City of Calgary. The Hub Messaging System sends information to residents and businesses who have signed up for the service.
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