EHS School Council Presentation

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL COUNCIL
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
EHS Mission Statement:
Etowah High School’s mission shall be graduating life-long learners and productive community & global citizens

What is the purpose of the school council?
The General Assembly of Georgia created councils to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process.”

Purpose continued . . .
School Councils shall provide advice, recommendations, and assistance and represent the community of parents and business.

council membership
Members of the School Council will serve for a term of two years.
The council will have a minimum of seven members.
Parents must make up the majority of the council and at least two of them being from the business community.
A parent member must serve as the chair.

Current ehs school council members
Parent/Business Members:
Mrs. Valerie Johnson, Parent
Mrs. Dawn Perlotto, Parent
Mrs. Bonny Blackmon, Business Partner
Faculty/Staff Members:
Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal
Mrs. Lori Crawley, Teacher
Mrs. Judi Dreher, Teacher
Mr. Greg Halstead, Teacher

Membership continued . . .
The electing body for parent members shall consist of all parents and guardians eligible to serve as a parent member.
The electing body for the teacher members shall consist of all certified personnel eligible to serve as a teacher member.

Nominations & voting
Nominations are accepted by the principal from with in the electing body prior to the voting meeting (September 1 Deadline).
Nominations must be submitted in writing (email, fax, letter are all acceptable) by 9/1.
One vote shall take place with the highest vote recipient(s) being elected to serve on the school council.
You must be present to vote.
A person does not have to be present at the time of the vote to be elected to the council.

all parent nominations are DUE TO PRINCIPAL BY 9/1 in writingPlease complete the council nomination form located on the ehs homepage sample on the next slideparent MEMBER ELECTION 9/6: PTSA open house/curriculum night, 6:30 pm new gym

11-13 Council Nominations
TBD

EHS School Council election/Meeting dates2011-2012
Elections: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 6:30, New Gym
1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room (Officer Elections)
2nd Meeting: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room
3rd Meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
4th Meeting: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
5th Meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
6th Meeting: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
7th Meeting: Wednesday, May 9, 2012

School council Officers
Officers will be elected by the School Council at the first meeting following the election of the School Council Members.
1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room
Chairperson – vacant
Vice-Chairperson– vacant
Secretary – vacant

School council accountability & scope
The council is accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
Participate in council meetings
Participate in information and training programs
Act as a link between the school council and the community
Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community
Work to improve student achievement
Provide advice and recommendations to the school principal and local board of education

School council accountability & scope continued . . .

School council, PTSA & student government (Sab)
To promote effective communication and foster team-work, the Student Advisory Board at EHS will be represented at each School Council Meeting.
Student representation is not required by the State Legislature in regards to council membership but necessary to overall effective school leadership.
The School Council, PTSA, SAB, and all stakeholders will work together in graduating life-long learners & productive community & global citizens.

11-13 Council NominationsSAMPLE ballot
You can vote for multiple nominees on one ballot.
Only one ballot can be cast per person on 9/6 from 6:15-8:30.
You must be present to vote.
Nominees do not have to be present to win.
Winners will be notified by the Principal by 9/8.
2011-2013 School Council Nominees: please place a check next to your nominee selection(s)
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Parent
TBD – Business Representative

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