One of the most important ways parents/guardians and community members can make a meaningful difference for students is by participating on the school council. Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association Agenda (April 15 2025)
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association Minutes (Apr 15 2025)
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association AGM Agenda (May 27 2025)
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association AGM Minutes (May 27 2025)
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association Agenda (Sept 16 2025)
- 2025 School Council and Parent Association Minutes (Sep 16 2025)
About Our School Council
The Marion Carson School Council invites participation of all parents to monthly meetings. These meetings begin at 6:30 PM. Meetings are in-person in the Library Learning Commons.
Contact Our School Council
School Council / Parent Association meets regularly throughout the school year acting in a consultative role with school administration, and coordinates some volunteers, organizes and conducts fund-raising activities and organizes special events. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. The School Council posts its minutes on the school website. You may contact or follow the School Council / Parent Association chairperson by contacting the office or through the following methods...
- Follow on Facebook: (Marion Carson Elementary Parent Association) Facebook
- Follow on Instagram: mcs_parentassociation
- Email them at mcschoolcouncil@gmail.com
*Please note that the school does not follow or administer these accounts as they are solely run and organized by council executive. Any school communication needs should be through school processes.
School Council Members
Chair: Kim Harding
Vice Chair: Laura Cooper
Treasurer: Jenny Henri
Secretary: Jennifer Adams
Casino Coordinator: Vanesse Loke
Special Events Coordinators: Amangi Iresha
Playground & Naturalization Coordinators: Devon Karchut, Tracy Oh
- Accessible Creative Playground Project Lead: Tracy Oh
- Naturalization and Play Area Project Lead: Devon Karchut
Parent Education Coordinator: Vacant
Fundraising Coordinator: Deb Sabey
Volunteer Coordinator: Vacant
Fun Lunch / Special Lunches Coordinator: Vacant
Apparel Coordinator: Alina Koziak
Key Communicator / COSC Coordinator: Vanesse Loke
Book fair: Rachel Gulam
Additional CBE Resources
- CBE School Council page
- CBE School Council Handbook
- CBE Connections | For school communities
- CBE Administrative Regulation 5001 – School Councils and School/Parent Societies
- School Councils Regulation 94/2019
- Social Media Guidelines for School Councils
- Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) website