Role and Responsibilities of SCCs

 

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The role of School Community Council member is to build shared responsibility among parents the community and school for student learning and well-being and to lead parent and community involvement in school planning and improvement.

School Community Council (SCC) Duties

Specific duties of SCCs are provided in The Education Act, 1995 (section 140.5) and The Education Regulations, 1986 (section 3.92).  In general, the Act and Regulations require SCCs to:

  • facilitate parents and community participation in school planning;
  • develop a good understanding of their community, including its needs, resources, supports and aspirations for student learning and well-being;
  • cooperate with school staff to develop and accomplish School Level Plans;
  • communicate annually with families and community members about their activities and accomplishments;
  • account publicly for money they spend related to their operation;
  • participate in orientation, training, development and networking opportunities in relation to SCC responsibilities;
  • maintain confidentiality; and
  • comply with The Education Act, 1995, The Education Regulations, 1986 and the policies of its board of education.

In addition, as outlined in The Education Regulations, 1986, SCCs may provide advice and recommendations to:

  • boards of education (regarding policies, programs and educational service delivery, including fundraising, school fees, pupil code of conduct, grade discontinuance, school closure, religious instruction and language of instruction, but not educational service delivery by a specific teacher);
  • school staff (regarding school programs); and
  • other organizations, agencies and governments regarding the learning needs and well-being of students (but not individual students).

SCCs do not discuss or have access to confidential personal information or complaints about students or their family members, teachers, administrators or other board employees.

Below are links to resources to help your SCC members understand what is expected of them as an SCC:

Powerpoint – Role of the SCC

What is an SCC? – National Congress on Rural Education

Roles and Responsibilities Presentation

SCC at a Glance

Role and Expectations of the SCC Chairperson

*Note: If your SCC requires supports with any aspect of council functioning, please call Vicki at 306.882.2677.