Notice of Elections for Parent/Business Owner School Council Members
PURPOSE OF EACH SCHOOL COUNCIL:
School councils are advisory boards for each school
To improve communication and participation of parents and the community in the management and operation of the school
To bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation.
To solve difficult education problems
To improve academic achievement
To provide support for teachers and administrators.
To assist the local board of education in developing and nurturing participation.
To bring parents and the community together with teachers and administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s concerns.
To share ideas for school improvement.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST:
Be 18 years of age.
Have a child in the school or will have a child enrolled at the beginning of the 2023-2024 year/Own or operate a business in Seminole County.
Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
Regularly participate in school council meetings.
Participate in information and training sessions.
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 and performance.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Two-year term of office.
Attend monthly meetings.
Attend training programs
Attend other meetings, training, and information sessions.
There is no salary or remunerator for school council members.
SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL
Seminole County Middle High School will hold a parent school council member election meeting Tuesday, April 11th at 12:00 p.m. in the front office. Parents or guardians of children, who will be enrolled at Seminole County Middle High School next school year, 2023-2024, are eligible to serve as parent school council members. SCMHS employees cannot serve as parent school council members at SCMHS. One parent or guardian will be elected to serve as a parent school council member.
Eligible parents and guardians can nominate eligible individuals to serve as parent school council members prior to the election meeting. Those parents or guardians who wish to nominate parents for this school council position prior to the election meeting should complete the nomination form and give the form to the school principal. Nominations will be accepted during the election meeting.
SEMINOLE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Seminole County Elementary School will hold a parent school council member election meeting Tuesday April 11th at 12:00 p.m. in the front office. Parents or guardians of children, who will be enrolled at Seminole County Elementary School next school year, 2023-2024, are eligible to serve as parent school council members. SCES employees cannot serve as parent school council members at SCES. One parent or guardian will be elected to serve as a parent school council member.
Eligible parents and guardians can nominate eligible individuals to serve as parent school council members prior to the election meeting. Those parents or guardians who wish to nominate parents for this school council position prior to the election meeting should complete the nomination form and give the form to the school principal. Nominations will be accepted during the election meeting.
Parent/Business Nomination forms can be found at the front office of each school.