School Council Members Executive (Table officers) Roles and Responsibilities

 Here is a description of the SKT School Council table officer positions. The Chair/Co-Chair should be a returning member of the SKT School Council, but any other position is open to new members.

Chair/Co-Chair
- Communicates on an on-going basis with the School Principal
- Sets the dates and times of meetings
- Establishes the meeting Agenda
- Chairs SKT School Council meetings
- Ensures a record of meetings are recorded and maintained
- Ensures that the School Community is kept informed about SKT School Council proceedings and activities
- Represents the SKT School Council at special functions
- Acts as a spokesperson for the SKT School Council
- Consults with senior Board staff and trustees, as required
- Participates in information and training sessions
- Ensures follow-up on items raised by SKT School Council members
- Ensures SKT School Council members are familiar with the local constitution/by-laws

Vice-Chair
- Assumes acting role in the absence of the Chair
- Assumes any other duties as assigned by the Chair

Secretary
- Records, distributes and maintains records of SKT School Council meetings and correspondence related to SKT School Council meetings
- Ensures the Record of Decision is distributed no less than one week after each meeting
- Ensures access to SKT School Council records by the School Community
- Ensures that a copy of the record is provided to the School for the School Community

Treasurer
- Develops a budget at least one year out, at the direction of the Chair and the SKT School Council
- Maintains a record of SKT School Council funds and financial activities as required by Board policy and in keeping with common accounting practices
- Co-signs cheques for payment of goods and service
- Prepares an annual, written financial statement for review and approval of the SKT School Council
- Ensures access to SKT School Council financial records by the School Community
- Ensures that a copy of the financial record is provided to the School for access by the School Community.

Catholic School Parents’ Association and Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education Representative
- Reports and consults with the SKT School Council on issues referred by the Board and/or the Parent Association
- Represents the opinions of parents in their school community
- Represents and expresses the majority view of the SKT School Council
- Attends the Catholic School Parents’ Association and Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education meetings