The document provides information about the Etowah High School Council, including its mission, purpose, membership, nomination and election process, officers, accountability, and relationship with other school groups. The council is comprised of parents, business members, faculty and staff and aims to improve academic achievement and bring communities and schools closer through cooperation. It oversees school-related issues and provides advice to the principal and board of education.

1. 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

3. 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.”

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

5. 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.

7. Mrs. Dawn Perlotto, Parent

9. Mrs. Lori Crawley, Teacher

10. Mrs. Judi Dreher, Teacher

12. 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.

13. 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

15. 11-13 Council Nominations TBD

16. 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 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room 4th Meeting: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room 5th Meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room 6th Meeting: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room 7th Meeting: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 4:15-5:30, EHS Conference Room

17. 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

18. 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

19. School council accountability & scope continued . . .

20. 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.

22. Only one ballot can be cast per person on 9/6 from 6:15-8:30.

23. You must be present to vote.

24. Nominees do not have to be present to win.

25. 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