School Council

The Catholic School Council was established by board policy, in accordance with the policy of the Ministry of Education and Training. It is intended to serve as an advisory committee to the school principal and, where appropriate, to the school board. The Catholic School Council provides the opportunity for parents, guardians, students, staff, the parish and members of the community to be actively involved in the operation and direction of their local school.  Working together to support school programs and activities.

The St. Martin Catholic School Council meets several times a year. Dates and times to be posted soon.

Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in the school, a community representative, a parish representative, the school principal, a teacher from the school representative, a non-teaching staff member from the school representative and a Student Council representative. All members shall be English separate school supporters electors or their spouses.

The major goals  of the Catholic School Council are outlined in the board policy:
to promote the vision, values,  sacramental life and Catholic practices of The  Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and the Catholic community it serves,  to be faithful to its mission and to advise the principal and the board.

It is the responsibility of the Catholic School Council to promote the best interests of the Catholic school community. In identifying its priorities, the council may advise the principal on any of the following matters.

• These matters may include but are not limited to:
• faith development of the school community; 
• the board school year calendar;
• school code of student behaviour;
• curriculum, program goals and priorities;
• the responses of the school or school board in achieving provincial and board assessment programs;
• selection of principals in a manner prescribed by the school board;
• the process and criteria applicable to the selection of principals and vice principals through the Annual School Council Survey:
• school budget priorities, including local capital improvement plans for submission to the board;
• school-community communication strategies;
• methods of reporting to parents/guardians in the community;
• extracurricular activities in the school;
• school based services and community partnerships related to social, health, recreation and nutrition programs;
• community use of school facilities;
• local coordination of services for children and youth;
• development, implementation and review of board policies at the local level.

The Catholic School Council and its committees are comprised of parent volunteers, community members and  staff. Parent involvement is greatly needed to ensure their success. All are welcome to attend our monthly meetings to get involved