WELCOME TO PARENT SCHOOL SUPPORT COMMITTEE PSSC
WORKING TOGETHER - IMPROVING OUR SCHOOLS

PSSC STRUCTURE - Parents, Community, Teacher, Home & School,

Student Representatives, DEC Member, Principal

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise the Principal on education and policy issues
• Work with the Principal to develop and monitor the School Improvement Plan
• Review the School Report Card results
• Participate in hiring and performance evaluations of Principal and Vice-Principal, if requested by the Superintendent
• Communicate with the DEC on PSSC matters

PSSC MEMBERS

• Focus on collective needs of the students
• Promote open, effective communications
• Commit to partnerships
• Encourage parental involvement
• Establish and follow a conflict resolution mechanism

SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR PSSC MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

• #1 Priority is the education and best interest of all students
• Limit discussions to matters of concern to the whole school community
• Use democratic principles
• Promote high standards of ethical practice
• Respect other PSSC members’ roles
• Are honest and discreet in discussions
• Never disclose confidential information;
• understand and accept that the confidential nature of some school business may place limitations on the PSSC
• Are guided by the School Mission Statement
• Encourage a positive atmosphere where individual contributions are valued
• Use appropriate communication channels when questions/concerns arise
• Declare any conflict of interest

PSSC OFFICERS - On or after October 1st each year:

• a CHAIR is appointed by the parent members
• a VICE CHAIR may also be appointed, to assume the duties of the Chair should s/he be unable to perform duties

PSSC MEETINGS

• Dates, times, location and agenda are jointly prepared by PSSC Chair and Principal
• Meetings are open to the public
• Minutes are recorded and made available to the public
• Early Fall –School Improvement Plan
• Late Fall – School Report Card
• Early Winter – Provincial Report Card
• Mid-Winter – School Improvement Plan
• Spring – School Improvement Plan

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

• Mission
• Goals
• Measures
• Standards
• Objectives
• Action Plan
• Resources
• Monitoring
• Assessment & Evaluation

SCHOOL REPORT CARD

• Annual summary of student achievement
• Compared to standards, previous achievements, province-wide achievements

For More Information, please contact…..

• School Principal
• Superintendent/District Office
• Department of Education
• DEC Administrator - Nancy Whyte
  • Phone (506) 453-2618 Fax (506) 453-3384
  • Email nancy.whyte@gnb.ca

Your willingness to participate as a PSSC member of your school is sincerely appreciated. THANK YOU

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