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Getting Involved in the Parent School Support Committee ‘An overview’

Getting Involved in the Parent School Support Committee ‘An overview’. Working together Improving our school. PSSC Members and Participants. Parents Teacher Home & School Student Representatives Community Principal DEC Member. Parent Member Elections. Parent Member Elections.

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Getting Involved in the Parent School Support Committee ‘An overview’

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  1. Getting Involved in the Parent School Support Committee ‘An overview’

  2. Working together Improving ourschool

  3. PSSC Members and Participants • Parents • Teacher • Home & School • Student Representatives • Community • Principal • DEC Member

  4. Parent Member Elections Parent Member Elections Parent positions are filled during elections held in the school in September. Parent members are elected for a three-year term. Only parents of students enrolled in the school are eligible to nominate candidates and vote for ‘parent members’.

  5. Parent Member Eligibility A ‘parent member’ is usually a parent of a student at the school but the Act does allows for others to be nominated. To be an eligible candidate for PSSC elections you must be: • An eligible parent (has at least one student enrolled in the school). OR • At least 18 years of age, a resident of NB, and not a student at the school and nominated by parents of students in the school. • Parents or others who work at the school in any capacity cannot serve on the PSSC.

  6. PSSC Contributions • Advise the Principal on education and policy issues • Work with the Principal to develop and monitor the School Improvement Plan • Review the School Report Card results • Participate in hiring and performance evaluations of Principal and Vice-Principal, at the request of the Superintendent • Communicate with the DEC on PSSC matters

  7. Commitment and Conduct The PSSC will: • Focus on collective needs of the students • Promote open and effective communications • Commit to collaboration and partnerships • Encourage parental involvement • Establish and follow a conflict resolution mechanism • Be guided by the School Mission Statement • Use democratic principles

  8. Commitment and Conduct PSSC Members commit to: • Prioritize the education and best interest of all students • Limit discussions to matters of concern to the whole school community • Promote high standards of ethical practice • Respect other PSSC members’ roles • Are honest and discreet in discussions • Never disclose confidential information • Declare any conflict of interest • Encourage a positive atmosphere • Use appropriate communication channels when questions/concerns arise

  9. PSSC Officers In October of each year: • CHAIR: appointed by the PSSC and must be a parent member • VICE CHAIR: may also be appointed, to assume the duties of the Chair should s/he be unable to perform duties

  10. For More Information: • School Principal • Superintendent / District Office • Department of Education and Early Childhood Development • District Education Councils (DEC)

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