John F. Kennedy High School Annual General Assembly of Parents September 21st, 2017 How many parents are here? Teachers? Administrators? Day Care? Support Staff? How many are in their first year?

What is a Governing Board? A decision-making body within each school that assists in defining policy guidelines and operating procedures to meet the educational needs of all students Every decision of the governing board must be made in the best interests of the students Comparison to Board of Directors. Work at a strategic or high level Profits – Kids Emphasize last point on slide

Maximum number is 20 (excluding Principal who is not a member) Composition VOTING At least 4 parents (# parents = # school staff) At least 4 school staff, including at least 2 teachers NON-VOTING 2 community reps (members) NON-MEMBER Principal Vice Principals Changes in composition can be requested from the Council of Commissioners and are usually granted, but only for the following of year. Maximum number is 20 (excluding Principal who is not a member) The board determines the # of seats for parents & staff after consulting each group

John F. Kennedy High School Governing Board will consist of: 6 parent volunteers and 6 school staff Members needed: 2(2 year term)

General Powers and Functions The Governing Board: analyzes the school’s situation and, based on the analysis and the school board’s strategic plans, adopts the educational project and oversees its implementation and periodic evaluation(s. 74) approves the school’s success plan, rules of conduct and the safety measures (s. 75 and 76)

General Powers and Functions prepares and adopts an annual activity report and transmits a copy to the school board (s. 82) informs the community of the services provided by the school, makes public the educational project and the success plan of the school….(s. 83)

General Powers and Functions approves the Management and Educational Success Agreement of the school (s. 209,2) In addition, the parents on the governing board may consult the parents of the children in the school on any matter relating to educational services, (s. 89.1).

Consultations EMSB includes governing boards in a number of consultations above and beyond the requirements of the law: Enrolment Criteria Major School Change All policies Board is not required to run every policy through consultation to a GB Even if the GB does not see any change for a policy they should respond and let the board know.

A Partnership Doing all of the above while striving for a consensus in order to achieve a common goal: STUDENT SUCCESS Partners providing guidance with one common goal – the success of our students

ELECTION Members

CANDIDATES for Governing Board

REGION 1 PARENTS’ REPS From among all parents on the Governing Board, please elect the Rep. and the Alternate to the Region 1 Parents’ Committee .

Parent Participation Organization (PPO) What is the Parent Participation Organization? The parent participation organization gives the opportunity to a larger number of parents to be more directly involved in the life of a school.

What are the Functions of the PPO? The purpose of the PPO is as follows: To encourage parents’ participation in fostering their child's success To encourage the collaboration of parents in developing, implementing and evaluating the school's educational project.

Functions of the PPO? As well, it may advise the parent members on the governing board about parents' concerns. The governing board parent members may consult the PPO when additional input from parents is needed (s.96-3).

Benefit of PPO The Parent Participation Organization can play a valuable role and support the work of the governing board by effectively communicating with the parent body at large: letting parents know about what is going on at the school and what the needs are. finding out about parents' concerns.

MOTION #1 Proposed that John F. Kennedy High School establish a Parent Participation Organization (PPO) for 2017-2018. Proposed by: Seconded by:

MOTION #2 Proposed that the PPO have a maximum of __ members. Proposed by: Seconded by:

Candidates for PPO

MOTION #5 Proposed that the PPO determine its own order of internal procedures at the first meeting. Proposed by: Seconded by:

GOVERNING BOARD The first meeting of the Governing Board is

John F. Kennedy High School September 21st, 2017 Curriculum Night John F. Kennedy High School September 21st, 2017

Our Commitment To provide a safe, nurturing, academic environment where all children are successful, become life-long learners and can become independent, respectful and productive citizens of our world

Learning Programs Makerbot 3D Printer Robotics Enriched French Europe Trip, NYC Trip, Toronto/Niagara Falls

Tips to Support your Child Engage your child in discussions about his/her friends, school and activities Work with your child to set measurable goals and expectations

Tips to Support your Child Give your child a few strategies to manage difficult situations on his/her own. But encourage your child to tell you and the teacher, if the problem persists. Maintain open lines of communication with the school

Have a great Evening Housekeeping Items Reminder that this is Curriculum Evening, so you are asked to contact the teachers at a separate time if you have specific concerns regarding your own child. Have a great Evening