The purpose of a school advisorycouncil is to provide opportunities for members of the school community to participate in the decision-making process at the local school level. A primary function of the council is to serve as an advisory body to the principal and school leadership team. Members fulfill both representative and advisory roles. While the council does not create a school policy, they play a critical role in helping to shape the continuous improvement plan through feedback and recommendations from the community. The functions of the council include the following:
assisting with the identification of school needs
reviewing, evaluating, and shaping the school’s continuous improvement plan
facilitating communication between school staff and the school community
