School Council

We are an advisory body to the school administration that can make recommendations to the principal and/or the Board. Recommendations related to global school/community issues are welcomed. School council is not the venue for any issues of a personal nature.  

1. The majority of members of the Council shall be parents of students enrolled at Baythorn Public  School in the year in which they are members. The total membership of the BPS Council shall be up  to 23, consisting of both executive and members at large.

2. Parent Representatives 

   1. The number of parent representatives on the Council shall be determined by the school’s  constitution committee 

   2. A parent representative shall not be employed by the Board at Baythorn Public School 

   3. Parent representatives may be employed by the Board at another location providing the parent discloses such employment on declaring interest in joining the Council 

   4. Parent representatives who are employed to the Board may be voting members of Council; they may hold officer positions, but they shall not hold the positions of Chair or Co-Chair.

3. Teacher Representatives 

   1. There shall be ONE (1) teacher representative on Council 

   2. The teacher representative must be employed at Baythorn Public School

   3. This position may be shared by more than one teacher on a rotating basis 

4. Support Staff Representatives 

   1. There may be ONE (1) support staff representative on Council 

   2. The support staff representative must be employed at Baythorn Public School

   3. This position may be shared by more than one support staff on a rotating basis 

5. Community Representatives 

   1. Community representatives—not parents of students at the school, but interested  community partners-- may apply for membership in writing to the Principal or be invited by  the Principal

   2. The number of community representatives on Council shall not exceed two 

   3. A community representative shall not be employed by the Board at Baythorn Public School 

   4. A community representative may be employed by the Board at another location providing  the  individual discloses such employment on declaring interest in joining the Council 

6. Student Representative (non-voting) 

   1. The Principal may appoint up to TWO (2) student representatives at his/her discretion 

7. Principal of the school (non-voting) 

8. Vice-Principal of the school (non-voting) 

The purpose and objectives of the School Council include but are not limited to:

1. Fostering and encouraging effective parental involvement in the education of their children

2. Providing a means for regular communication and dialogue between all partners in education

3. Participating in the School Improvement Process 

4. Providing input into decisions made by the school administration, the Board, and the Ministry 
    

Purpose of the School Council

The Baythorn Public School Council has been established with the purpose of providing  advice, assistance, and resources to the school administration. We believe that  encouraging meaningful involvement of all school staff and students, families and other community members is essential to enhance student learning. With regular communication, and an increased sense of shared accountability for public  education, we can make a positive difference to student life at Baythorn Public  School ("B.P.S.").  

Mission Statement

The Baythorn Public School Council in partnership with the school, families and the community is a collaborative and cooperative body that actively promotes a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where students can achieve academic excellence.

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