PSSC and Home & School Committees

Parent School Support Committee (PSSC)

What is a PSSC?

A Parent School Support Committee is a committee of 6-12 elected parent and community members who work in an advisory capacity with the principal and staff. The purpose of the PSSC is for all members to work with the principal to enhance student learning and development, and to enrich the educational experience of all children by increasing family and community involvement. The committee will provide the means to facilitate cooperation among, and to articulate the needs and aspirations of, the school community. This collaboration will be instrumental in achieving the school’s primary goal - ensuring the best possible learning opportunities for students.

What does my PSSC do?

Your PSSC focuses on the education priorities facing your school, while the administrators take care of the day-to-day operations.

Your PSSC members:

Advise the principal on education quality issues
Work with the principal to develop and monitor a school improvement plan
Review the results of the school performance report
Advise the principal on development of school policies
Communicate with the District Education Council (DEC) on PSSC matters
Have input into the hiring of vice-principals and the principal, at the request of the Superintendent, be involved in performance evaluations of vice-principals, principals.

Where does my PSSC fit into the Education System?

Your PSSC will focus on the improvement of your school. It is a vital communication link between your school and your community. The District Education Council (DEC) ensures that schools in your district operate effectively and efficiently, and reflect the desires/needs of the community. The Department of Education will set out provincial standards and expectations for achievement.

Who is on the PSSC?

Most members are parents of students enrolled in the school, elected for a 3-year term.
One or two community members can be appointed.
One Home & School representative will be appointed.
Each PSSC has a teacher member, elected by other teachers.

Principals participate in all PSSC Meetings.

Forest Hills School PSSC 2008-2009
Committee Member	Year Elected/Length of Term
Mr. William Fairweather - Chair	2009 - 3 yr.
Mr. David Emerson	2009 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Terry Lee Martin	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Joanne Masson	2007 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Tina Ellis	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Cara Miller	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Lisa Herrington	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Wendy Papadopoulos	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. April Beals	2008 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Christine Brittain-Campbell	2009 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Lynn Skinner	2007 - 3 yr.
Mrs. Julie Stewart	2009 - 3 yr.
Mr. Brian Hanlon - DEC
Mrs. Erin McPhee - Community Representative

When does the PSSC meet?

The Forest Hills School PSSC will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month above the 6-8 Library according to the following schedule for the 2009-2010 school year:

Oct.5	Click Here for Minutes
Nov.	Click Here for Minutes
Dec.	Click Here for Minutes
Jan.	Click Here for Minutes
Feb.	Click Here for Minutes
Mar.	Click Here for Minutes
Apr.	Click Here for Minutes
May	Click Here for Minutes

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How can I get Involved?

Parents of students in your school will elect PSSC members at an open meeting organized by your School Principal in September. To run for election, you must be a parent of a student enrolled in the school. To serve as a community member, you must be nominated by a parent. Department of Education, school system, and school-based employees are eligible to run, except in the schools where they work.

Home and School Association

What is Home and School Association?

The Forest Hills Home and School Association is an organization of parents and teaching staff working collaboratively to improve the educational experience as well as attend to the welfare of all children in our school community. This non-profit volunteer group is made up of parents, grandparents and community members. We invite you to join our Home and School Association and encourage any interested individuals to contact the school to hear about how you can assist with various initiatives.

Committee

Forest Hills School Home and School 2008-09
Committee Member	Position
Joanne Masson	President
Sarah Ingalls	Vice President
April Beals	Treasurer
Louise Elliott	Secretary
Pat Roy	Teacher Representative

Home & School Meeting Minutes

Click Here for Oct. 15/07 Minutes Click Here for Nov. 19/07 Minutes

Home and School Website

Click Here to Visit our Home and School Website

Contact Home & School Committee

Emailfhshomeandschool@gmail.com