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
As a parent or guardian, you are a member of the Somerset School Council. The School Council works closely with the school, as an advisory group, to enhance student learning and support the initiatives and goals of both the school and the council. The Friends of Somerset School Foundation (FSSF) fundraises to provide additional money for opportunities for the school to enhance learning following recommendations from the school and input/support from the School Council.
Plan to attend a council meeting to get a better understanding of the direction the school is taking towards your child's education. Your voice and involvement makes a difference. Babysitting is provided during School Council and FSSF meetings in the gymnasium courtesy of the both groups.
Contact Our School Council
Email: somersetparentcouncil@gmail.com
Instagram: @somersetparentcouncil
FSSF Website: https://www.friendsofsomerset....
School Council Members
Chair – Tina Caldis Roberts
Vice Chair – Vacant
Treasurer – Wei Cheng
Secretary – Fami Kazemi
Events Coordinator – Lena Chalmers
Events Support - Karl Guthrie
Fun Lunch Coordinator – Kathryn Wytsma-Fisher
Fundraising Coordinator – Vacant
Volunteer Coordinator - Mike Finnerty
Website & Social Media - Kamea Stacey
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