Council Members as members of the council
- All council members are equal
- Every member’s opinion will be thoughtfully considered
- Each member will keep all commitments by the agreed upon due date
- Each member agrees to constantly assess whether members are honouring their commitment to the school council team norms
Council Member Communication
- Members will speak respectfully to each other
- Members will positively recognize and thank each other for their contributions
Council member interaction in Meetings
- Members will listen without interrupting
- Members will not hold side or competing conversations
- Members will refrain from bringing personal agendas to school council meetings
- Members will follow the meeting norms
- The agenda will be forwarded to everyone on the council two days prior to the meeting
- Minutes will be recorded at each meeting
- We will make every effort to have meetings end on time
Council Organization and Function
- Members will support each others work if someone is unable to follow through
- Members will make every effort to come to meetings
Team Communication with other staff, community members and supervisors
- Members will make certain they have agreement on what and when to communicate
- Members will direct personal issues to the Principal not the school council
- Members will treat other staff as well as community members with respect and courtesy
Team Problem solving, Conflict Resolution and decision making
- Members will make decisions where possible by consensus
- If consensus cannot be reached, majority will rule