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
School Council meetings are held at Hidden Valley School on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. This is a fantastic way to hear about what our students are learning through their teachers first hand as well as understand what kind of support the school staff and administration need in order to enhance our students’ learning and needs. This is also a great way to have a voice in the way we support our school. The School Council Handbook and Operating Procedures are posted on the school website to provide a bit of background information for anyone with questions about what the role of our School Council is. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend so please don’t be shy and show your support by signing on. Monthly meeting agendas and minutes will be posted on the school website in a timely manner for reference. If anyone would like to reach out to the School Council please email us at hiddenvalleyschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
Meeting Dates/Schedule
School Council meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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Contact Our School Council
School Council Members
Chair: Jennifer Schrage
Vice-Chair: Nicole Brandt
Treasurer: Cherry Zhao
Secretary: Nicole Ghelfi
Fundraising Director: Grant Wilson and Heather Partyka
AGLC Coordinator: Tasha Leavitt
Community Liaison Representative: Raye Lynn Graham
Communication Coordinator: Grant Wilson
Parents Care: Mandi Lee
Activities Coordinator: Leah LeBouthillier, Lauren Thibault & Mariya
Community School Liaison: Raye Lynn Graham
Traffic Safety Coordinator: Mandi Lee
Naturalization Coordinator: Andrew Hodgins
Hidden Valley School is not just a place your child goes… It’s a place for you to go, too!”
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