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
As a parent/guardian of a student at Sansom, you are automatically a part of our school council. All parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings. Being a part of the council entails:
- a relaxed atmosphere in an informal setting
- great way to learn about what's happening in the school
- meet other parents/guardians
- learn about the school's vision and progress
- each month a different topic is addressed, with a change to meet different staff members
- support fundraising through casinos every 18 months ($680,000 raised in the last 17 years)
- opportunity to have input in how casino funds are spent
- funds have supported the new fitness centre, gym sound system, climbing wall, student agendas, transportation for field trips, technology purchases, and a variety of other resources that support our students.
Meetings take place on the third Monday of the month in the conference room from 6:30-8:00 pm.
School Council Members
President - Kristen R.
Vice-chair - Bev H.
Treasurer - Jay V.
Secretary - Crystal C.
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