Here is a checklist of tasks to keep a newly elected school council chair organized and ready to take on their new role.
Congratulations on just being elected parent council chair. You may be both enthusiastic and nervous when thinking about what have you gotten yourself into beginning this new role. This is normal, as it is a big job. Hopefully this blog will help you to get organized and make your new role more manageable. Being parent council chair can be really fun and rewarding. Before your next parent council meeting it may be helpful to you to complete the tasks below.
New Parent Council Chair Checklist
- Reach out to the outgoing parent council executive. Try and setup sometime to transfer both knowledge and any documents you may need going forward.
- Find out if there is any immediate business you should know about and that needs to be addressed in a timely fashion.
- Meet with the Principal. Keep it informal and try to get a sense of how the principal sees the parent councils role in the school. You will want to lay the groundwork for working in partnership with school administration.
- Start connecting with parents. If your schedule allows, greeting parents before and after school is a great way to let them know you are looking forward to working with them.
- Connect with your new school/parent council members. Try and schedule a social night before your next parent meeting so that you can all get to know each other.
- Create a work space at home for your new role. Consider using a portable container or crate to create an on-the-go parent council office so you can use it wherever you are.
- Take some time to look at the school year ahead. It is a great idea to jot down some key tasks and key events on your calendar and bring them to your next parent council meeting.
Additional Resources for Parent Council Chairs
- What Roles and Responsibilities Make Up a Good School Council Chair
- 7 Techniques to Prevent School Council Burnout
- Parent Council Monthly
- 10 Ice Breakers for Parent Council Meetings
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