The School Planning Council (or SPC) is an advisory body whose main responsibility is to consult with the school community in developing, monitoring and reviewing school plans for improving student achievement. The School Planning Council is responsible for the preparation of a proposed annual school plan. The School Planning Council must consult with the school parent advisory council, students, teachers, and other members of the school community regarding preparation of the school plan. The principal shall provide employees with reasonable opportunities for input into the school plan and forward that input to the School Planning Council. The School Planning Council will consider what other groups should be included in the consultation. See the ministry's Guidelines for School Planning Councils for further information on responsibilities for SPCs.

Purpose and Role of School Planning Councils

The role of a School Planning Council is:

• Preparation of a proposed school plan, derived from the school district accountability contract, to improve student achievement
• Consultation on matters referred to it by the school board, superintendent or the superintendent's designate
• Consultation on matters referred to it by the principal, the parent advisory council and employees at the school in respect of improving student achievement and matters contained in the school district accountability contract

The following are not within the mandate of the School Planning Council:

• Personal and confidential information on students, parents, teachers and other employees
• Performance or conduct of individual employees, students and parents
• Terms and conditions of individual employment contracts Activities beyond the advisory and consultative roles set out in the School Act and this policy