Lois E. Hole School Council
Who are we?
The Lois E. Hole (LEH) Elementary School Council is a collective association of stakeholders, including parents, teachers, Principal, Assistant Principal, staff, and community representatives, who meet monthly to discuss updates, progress, and school board-related decisions that impact the school.
LEH Friends Society & School Council Info Deck
The School Council Executive includes:
- Krystal Brass – Chair
- Jen Chambers – Secretary
Contact our School Council Chair via email: sc-chair.leh@spschools.org
What do we do?
School Councils work to support parental involvement in the school community in an advisory role. They
provide a way for members of the community to consult with and offer advice to principals and school boards. Participation at School Council meetings provides parents and other members of the school community the opportunity to engage with one another and facilitate collaboration to develop a common vision for the school. We are also joint admin for the LEH Parent Community facebook group.
School Councils are legislated under the Education Act and are mandatory for all schools in the public education system. The focus of the School Council is enrichment for all students. The School Council also enables cooperation with other School Councils in sharing information and ideas and providing advice or information to school boards. At meetings, members and attendees work together to improve communication, planning, and resource allocation regarding priorities and programs that are needed to meet the expectations of the local school community.
Throughout the year, parents can attend School Council meetings to:
Have your questions answered by fellow parents and staff
Hear from the Principal about activities and updates on school changes and planning
Learn about school and community events
Learn about student aggregate performance
Hear from the school board trustee and learn about school board activities
How can you get involved?
Join us
All parents/guardians, the school’s Principal/Assistant Principal, and school board trustees are welcome to attend our monthly meetings, which are also adjacent to our Fundraising Society’s meetings. Meetings are usually held the fourth Monday evening of every month in the school year. Dates and times are announced in the Hornet Weekly newsletter. Families that are looking for a chance to get involved or have any questions about our activities are welcome to email us via: sc-chair.leh@spschools.org
School Council News
At the first meeting of the 2025/26 school year, a draft letter proposed by new Chair Krystal Brass was approved by School Council to be sent to the Government of Alberta to advocate for a better offer to be provided to teachers (and therefore our kids) to avoid a strike. That letter was emailed on Tuesday, September 30 to the Minister of Education & Childcare, cc’ing our Principals, Superintendent, School Trustee Chair, MLA, and the Education Shadow Minister. The letter can also be found in the October 3 Hornet Weekly.
The School Council Chair encourages all families and community members to also write letters or phone their MLAs and the Minister of Education & Childcare (780-427-5010), detailing their thoughts and experiences in areas where public education could benefit from increased funding and supports.