School Council - 2 Open Positions for 2017-19
School Council: The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 mandated the establishment of a School Council at each public school in Massachusetts. This group advises and assists the Principal in such matters as the school budget, the school improvement plan, the identification of educational needs of the student body, and the adoption of educational goals. (More details on Mass.gov) At Burr this group consists of four parent representatives, four teachers, community members, and the Principal. The Council meets roughly once a month. All Council meetings are open to the Burr community. We will elect two parent representatives to the Burr School Council for a 2-year term spanning the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years.
In order to be eligible, the parents must have a child at Burr for the entire time they will serve on the council. Please think about this opportunity to be involved in your child’s school. You will serve an important advisory function while getting to know the teachers on the Council and Principal Johal. Consider running yourself, or nominating another parent. (In the past, candidates have usually nominated themselves; don’t hesitate to express your interest!)
If you would like to run for one of the open School Council positions, please write a brief statement (125 words or less) about yourself and why you would like to serve on the School Council. Please submit the statement either by mail to the school office (171 Pine Street, Auburndale, MA 02466), via your child’s backpack (write “School Council” on the envelope), or via an email to the PTO Communications Coordinator, by Wednesday, May 24. If more candidates than we require step forward, an election will be conducted during the week of May 31. If only two candidates step forward, those candidates will be granted the parent representative positions and will be announced the same week.
If you have questions about the School Council and/or would like to know more about serving as a parent representative, feel free to contact any of the current parent representatives, below, or Ms. Johal, Burr School Principal (617-559-9360).
Current Burr School Council parent representatives:
Christine Dutt (Grade 3, K) - Outgoing
Greta Feinberg (Grades 3,1) - Outgoing
Jess Engel (Grades 5, 1)
Dan Finkelstein (Grades 5, 3)