Does the Almadina have a parent school council?
Almadina has a parent school council for each campus. The council members and interested parents meet once per month with the principal and council members to discuss issues, plan activities or offer advice to school or board members. At these council meeting an ad hoc or permanent committee of the Almadina board may meet in the school or be invited for a presentation. The campus school council chairs from each campus are invited to get on the board agenda and offer advice or share concerns at a duly convened board meeting. Almadina follows the regulations set for Alberta’s School Councils and even participated in the recent review of Alberta school council regulations. Essentially, school councils may: • Function differently from one school and jurisdiction to another. Involvement can range from minimal to active, collaborative decision making on school policies and goals. • Advise the principal and school board on: school policies (such as discipline and fundraising), program develop
