Transcript Members of District 6 Education Council

Role of the DEC
 Elected/appointed for a four year term
 Develop and monitor the District Improvement Plan
 Review and make public District performance reports
(assessment, school reviews, surveys, etc.)
 Establish broad policies within the framework of provincial
policy
 Hire and evaluate the Superintendent – our only employee
 Approve the annual District Expenditure Plan and submit to
the Minister of Education – monitor the budget quarterly
Role of the DEC
(continued)
 Approve major capital improvement projects and capital
construction projects and submit annually to the
Department of Education
 Initiate school establishment and closures
 Maintain linkages with PSSCs and the community (e.g.,
MLAs, municipalities)
 Have management, care and control of school property
 Chair is a member of the Provincial Council of DEC Chairs
and attends Minister’s Forum three times each year –
meeting with other Chairs and Superintendents
 Act as a liaison to assigned PSSCs / Principals
Role of the DEC
(continued)
DEC members do not:
 Establish school curriculum or the calendar
 Develop provincial assessment or set standards
 Develop provincial budgets
 Hire teachers or staff
 Set bus stops/routes
 Intervene in daily operations of the District or schools
PSSC Structure
 Parents
 Community
 Teacher
 Home & School
 Student
Representatives
 DEC Member
 Principal
Roles/Responsibilities
• Advise the Principal on education and policy
issues
• Work with the Principal to develop and
monitor the School Improvement Plan
• Review the School Report Card results
• Participate in hiring and performance
evaluations of Principal and Vice-Principal, at
the request of the Superintendent
• Communicate with the DEC on PSSC matters
Some Suggestions for PSSC
Member Code of Conduct
• #1 Priority is the education and best interest
of all students
• Limit discussions to matters of concern to the
whole school community
• Use democratic principles
• Promote high standards of ethical practice
Suggestions for
Code of Conduct (cont.)
• Respect other PSSC members’ roles
• Are honest and discreet in discussions
• Never disclose confidential information
– understand and accept that the confidential nature of
some school business may place limitations on the
PSSC
• Are guided by the School Mission Statement
Suggestions for
Code of Conduct (cont.)
• Encourage a positive atmosphere where
individual contributions are valued
• Use appropriate communication channels
when questions/concerns arise
• Declare any conflict of interest
PSSC Officers
On or after October 1st each year:
•
a CHAIR is appointed by the parent
members
•
a VICE CHAIR may also be
appointed, to assume the duties of the
Chair should s/he be unable to
perform duties
PSSC Meetings
• Dates, times, location and agenda are
jointly prepared by PSSC Chair and
Principal
• Meetings are open to the public
• Minutes are recorded and made
available to the public