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ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL 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. What is the purpose of the school council?.

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ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL

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  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

  2. 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.”

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

  4. 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.

  5. Current ehs school council members Parent/Business Members: • Mrs. Valerie Johnson, Parent • Mrs. Dawn Perlotto, Parent • Mrs. Bonny Blackmon, Business Partner Faculty/Staff Members: • Mr. Keith L. Ball, Principal • Mrs. Lori Crawley, Teacher • Mrs. Judi Dreher, Teacher • Mr. Greg Halstead, Teacher

  6. Membership continued . . . • The electing body for parent members shall consist of all parents and guardians eligible to serve as a parent member. • The electing body for the teacher members shall consist of all certified personnel eligible to serve as a teacher member.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 11-13 Council Nominations • TBD

  10. 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 19, 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. School council accountability & scope continued . . .

  14. 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.

  15. 11-13 Council NominationsSAMPLE ballot • You can vote for multiple nominees on one ballot. • Only one ballot can be cast per person on 9/6 from 6:15-8:30. • You must be present to vote. • Nominees do not have to be present to win. • 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

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