Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Administrative Regulation 5001: School Councils and School/Parent Societies

by Leslie Newton, CAPSC Treasurer

Administrative regulations are the rules the Calgary Board of Education puts in place to govern how it operates and the conduct of its employees, stakeholders and students in order to maintain and enhance public education within our system. These regulations must align with the School Act, applicable legislation and Board of Trustees Governance Policies. It is important for school councils to be familiar with AR 5001 because it outlines their roles and responsibilities within the CBE. School Councils are defined by the AR as, “a collective association of parents, teachers, principals, staff, students and community representatives.” Furthermore, the AR outlines the relationship between the school council, its members and the school/parent society.

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