Members of the PSSC
What is the Parent School Support Committee?
The role of the PSSC
Minutes1
Members of the PSSC
The PSSC for Princess Elizabeth School is made up of
nine members, five of whom are elected parent members,
two who are community members, one teacher and the
school principal. Members of the present PSSC include:
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What is a Parent School Support Committee:
A Parent School Support Committee (PSSC) is composed
of parents and community members who work in an
advisory capacity with the principal and staff. The
purpose of the PSSC is for all members to work with
the principal to enhance student learning and
development, and to enrich the educational experience
of all children by increasing family and community
involvement. The committee will provide the means to
facilitate cooperation among , and to articulate the
needs and aspirations of, the school community. This
collaboration will be instrumental in achieving the
school's primary goal - ensuring the best possible
learning opportunities for students. (Parent School
Support Committee Manual, NB Department of Education,
October 2001)
The role of the PSSC:
The PSSC assists the principal in an advisory role.
The committee addresses broad issues related to the
education of all children in the school, with the goal
of enhancing student learning. Primarily these issues
arise from input, discussions and study of the school
improvement plan.
The role of the PSSC is to advise the principal on
educational matters as defined under duties in the
Education Act, section 33. In accordance with its
responsibilities, the committee's suggestions and
recommendation assist the principal in making
decisions at the school.
The major role of the PSSC is to give advice regarding
the establishment, implementation and monitoring of
the school improvement plan. This includes helping the
school by advising on: aspects of learning that need
to be improved, the priority of those identified
learning areas; and strategies/actions that focus on
those areas chosen to improve learning. As well, the
PSSC gives advice on the school improvement plan
during it's implementation and after the review of its
results.
The principal presents information and school reports
including the school profile, school report card, and
monitoring reports on the school improvement plan to
the PSSC. Based on School reports and priorities as
identified in the school improvement plan, The PSSC is
requested by the principal to offer ideas, opinions
and/or recommendations for action. The PSSC also gives
advice to the principal regarding the development of
school policies prepared in accordance with district
and provincial policies. (Parent School Support
Committee Manual, NB Department of Education, October
2001, section 2, pg. 1)
Minutes
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