“The purpose of School (Parent) Councils is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents.” -- Ontario Education Act
“The purpose of School (Parent) Councils is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system to parents.” -- Ontario Education Act
School Council, also called Parent Council, works closely with the school Principal, teachers, and parents to enhance the school experience through community initiatives and events, and to advocate for students and families.
A School Council can only be effective when the school community participates, whether by taking on a voting role, attending meetings, or volunteering at events. We encourage all parents & caregivers to participate in School Council and share your voice with the school community.
All parents and caregivers of Orde Street students are welcome to join School Council. You can choose to be a voting member or attend meetings without holding an official position:
Executive Position: You are a voting member who has specific responsibilities on School Council
Voting Member: You attend all School Council meetings and can vote on initiatives and proposals
Non-Voting Member: You attend School Council meetings and contribute to discussions, but you cannot vote on initiatives and proposals
Any parent/caregiver of a student enrolled in the school is eligible to hold a School Council Executive position except:
Chair/Co-Chair cannot be a TDSB employee, whether employed at a school or the Board head office
A parent/caregiver employed at the school
A parent/caregiver employed by the Board (Toronto District School Board), but not at the school, is eligible to hold School Council positions other than Chair/Co-Chair, but must take reasonable steps to inform those qualified to vote in the election of their Board employment status.
Chair | Co-Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Communications Represenative
Parents & caregivers may also hold a non-Executive role as a voting member on School Council.