Buford Academy School Council
Interested in joining our School Council for the 2025-2026 school year?
Applications will be available in the front office starting April 21, 2025.
DUE by May 16, 2025.
Thank you for your support!
Meeting Dates 2024-2025 (8:45 am-9:45 am)
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Final Meeting -- Thursday, April 24, 2025
What is School Council?
School Council is an important representative body made up of community members/business partners, parents, and Buford Academy members working together to enhance the overall educational experience within the school. It provides a platform for school input on the parent compact, school improvement, family engagement, collaboration, and participation in shaping school initiatives.
School Council is a valuable source in helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of the school community.
Who Serves on a School Council?
Membership on the school governance council shall be open to principals, teachers, parents, business representatives and other such members as the school governance council may specify in its bylaws. Members of the school governance council shall not receive compensation to serve on a school governance council. Members of the school governance council shall include:
- Two parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school, excluding parents or guardians who are also employees of the school;
- Two representatives from the business community whose business is located in Buford and preferably have children attending the school;
- Two certificated teachers who are employed at least four of the six school segments at the school, excluding any personnel employed in administrative positions;
- The school principal.
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members?
The establishment of school governance councils is intended to help local boards of education by bringing parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns and share ideas for school improvement. School governance councils shall represent the community of parents and businesses.
The establishment of school governance councils is intended to help local boards of education by bringing parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns and share ideas for school improvement. School governance councils shall represent the community of parents and businesses.
The members of the school governance council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
- Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues;
- Regularly participate in school council meetings;
- Participate in information and training programs;
- Act as a link between the school council and the community;
- Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community; and
- Work to improve student achievement and performance.
The primary goals of school council are:
- to strengthen partnerships between the school and community
- to improve academic achievement
- to provide support for teachers and administrators, and
- to bring parents into the decision-making process.