We elect our executive at the meeting on Wednesday. The executive is made up of a chair (or two co-chairs), a vice chair, secretary, treasurer and at large members. All positions are voted in each year for the one-year term. If you are interested in running for one of the positions either let Michelle know at mcbride.mclennan@gmail.com or stand up at the meeting.
In general, the co-chairs and vice chair are responsible for:
- collaboration with the School Administration
- Prepare for and preside over council and executive committee meetings (typically 6-7 council meetings a year)
- Work with committees to deliver parent council’s core business
- Attend school events to promote parent council
- Work with the Treasurer to be current on all financial matters of the council and Secretary in drafting meeting agendas
- Submit required reports to the TDSB
- Provide a report to members at each council meeting updating them on any activities or new information that comes your way.
In general, the treasurer:
- Work with council to prepare an annual budget
- Process and record all financial transactions on behalf of the council
- Prepare bi-monthly financial reports and present at subsequent meetings
- Remind council members to adhere to the budget when considering new ideas
- Complete any financial documents required by the council, school, board or Ministry
- Prepare an annual financial report
- Participate in all executive and council discussions and voting
In general, the secretary:
- Drafts meeting agendas
- Distribute draft minutes from previous meeting with agenda, via email
- Record minutes for all meetings
- Maintain a file of all approved minutes, agendas and reports/materials distributed to members at meetings
- Forward agenda and approved minutes to school contact for posting on Howard website
- Attend executive and council meetings and participate in discussions and voting
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