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
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
About Our School Council
All parents and guardians are invited to attend the monthly meetings of our school council. The Simons School Council is comprised of both parents and staff representatives. Our goal is to work together to create a positive learning environment for our children. Through the council, we can strengthen communication between home and school. We discuss and plan for our school’s future. We also support special events.
Contact Our School Council
Facebook: Simons Valley School Council
School Council Members
Chair (General): Rena Large
Co-Chair (General): Wanda Bitz
Treasurer: Jelena McIssac-McAlinden
Secretary: Amber Potts
Fundraising Coordinators: Amandip Badyal, Danna Weatherbee, Jelena McIssac-McAlinden, Brittany Peacock
Chair (Fundraising): Angie King
Co-Chair (Fundraising): Dicky Sum
Volunteer Coordinator: Meghan Speers, Krista Baylis
Casino Coordinator: Andrea Pearson
Jr High Liaisons: Alysha Moore (SJAM), Colonel Irvine Liaison is vacant
Key Communicator: Vacant
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