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A good school council handbook is a valuable tool for all members of the council. It is a living document for current members and a great resource for new members coming onto school council each year. When compiling your school council handbook you may wish to include the following information: An overview of the school. This is

The school council secretary’s role is more than just taking minutes and posting the meeting agenda. At first glance, the role of school council secretary seems straightforward: You type up the meeting agendas and prepare minutes from each meeting. But school council secretaries are often assigned additional responsibilities that make the job more interesting, more

A lot of people have asked if you need to be an accountant to be a school council treasurer. The simple answer is no. Having an accounting background can be helpful, but it is not necessary. Here is everything you need to know and more about how to be an effective school council treasurer. Qualities:

The role of chair is critical to the running of a successful school council. Here is everything you need to know and more about how to be an effective school council chair. Qualities of a good School Council Chair: A desire to serve the students, the council, the school and the board Understanding of the