Christopher Reilly, School Principal
Fr. Babji Merugu, SAC, Pastor
Angela Pitzel, Chairperson
Chelsea Houghton, Member
Cherry Parado, Member
Tania Pigeon, Member
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TERM
The Responsibilities of the School Council
Ensure compliance with the policies and directives of the Society. The CISPG provides an online policy manual (www.cispg.ca) and a paper copy is available in each school staff room. Develop local school policies in compliance with CISPG policy.
Work with the parish finance council to maintain and develop the school facilities.
To review and approve the Preliminary and Final budgets each May and October.
To review financial statements at its regular meetings.
To administer a bank account in the name of “RCEC - Catholic Independent Schools Diocese of Prince George – (School Name) Account” into which shall be paid contributions from supporters, funds allocated from the parish, and any other grants or subsidies which may be received.
To ensure that all cheques are signed by two of the following: pastor, school council chairperson, vice-chairperson, treasurer or principal. Current bank documents must be in place for all persons having signing authority,
To ensure that all financial records of the school are audited by a person qualified under Section 204 of the Companies Act. An audited financial statement shall be presented to the School Council, the Parish Finance Council and the CISPG Society. The School Council appoints or confirms the employment of its auditor on an annual basis.
To set tuition fees and other fees as may be required, and to oversee their collection.
To work with the Superintendent of Schools to select a principal for the educational and administrative leadership of the school.
To work with the Superintendent and principal to select teaching staff. All teacher and principal contracts must be signed by the Superintendent of Schools on behalf of the Society. Support staff shall be employed by the School Council with a Support Staff Contract and Schedule 1.
To establish local student admission and dismissal policies. The Pastor, Principal, and Chairperson or delegate shall comprise the Admissions Committee. Each School Council shall have an admissions committee.
TERM
The Term of Office Shall be two-years, renewable twice for a maximum of six years. Terms of office shall be staggered so that a maximum of three people are elected at a time.