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School Council Workshops

Introduction
Congratulations to school councils who have held successful elections and are now focusing on support parents and students through an array of events and activities. Each year the Parent and Community Engagement Office provides workshops across the system to support the important work of school council.

The Finance Department welcomes you to another school year at the TDSB. We look forward to working with new and returning school council members.

School councils play a key advisory role to their school and they also enjoy the possibility of raising funds to help enhance the educational experience for their students. The role of Treasurer is an integral role of managing the School Council’s finance and carries a lot of responsibility.School Council funds are the responsibility of all members of the school council and all members of the executive team are encouraged to attend the School Council Financial Information Session.

At the School Council Financial Information session, you will learn:

About the funds available from school budget to assist the council with operational needs
How to access funds in the Budget for the council
The difference between Operational and Fundraising funds
About the School Generated (Non-Board) Financial Plan (purpose for collecting funds)
Appropriate use of School Generated Funds
What can be supported with School Generated Funds

Process for collecting School Generated Funds
Process for safeguarding School Generated Funds
How to deposits funds and issue payments
About monthly reporting to the Principal and School Council
About Semi-Annual and Annual Reporting to TDSB
School Cash Online and more!

2018/2019 School Council Financial Information Sessions
Session #	Date & Time	Location	Room	Available Space
1	Monday, November 26, 2018 6:30 – 8:00 PM	Lakeshore CI 350 Kipling Avenue	Library	25
2	Tuesday, November 27, 2018 6:30 – 8:00 PM	Jackman Avenue JPS 79 Jackman Avenue	Library	25
3	Thursday, November 22, 2018 6:30 to 8:00 PM	Don Valley MS 3100 Don Mills Road	Cafeteria	25
4	Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:30 to 8:00 PM	West Hill PS 299 Morningside Avenue	Library	25
5	Thursday November 29, 2018 6:30-8:00 PM	Knob Hill PS 25 Seminole Avenue	Library	25
6	Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:30-9:00 PM	Yorkwoods P.S. 25 Yorkwoods Gate	Staff Room	25
7	Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:30 to 9:00 PM	C R Marchant M.S. 1 Ralph Street		25

Registration Guidelines:

Indicate the session you wish to attend by providing the session number.
As many as five (5) persons from one school may register for the same session (one name per row)
Register early; “first come, first served”; the session will be closed for registration once maximum capacity is achieved.
Clearly record names and email addresses for registration and follow up information
Please return completed registration form to the Finance email address or complete the online form.

Registration Methods

Method #1: Complete the Google Doc Registration Forms via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI-rmqlWoUXV3cd-hY-Qf32dRbGqqbdH2P9ebYMPmYV9JIrA/viewform

Method #2: Complete the Registration Form and submit (email or scan) to finance@tdsb.on.ca.

TDSB Contact Persons

Do you have questions about the sessions? Please connect with any one of the Finance Support Officers and they will do their best to assist you.

Finance Support Officer	Phone	Email (scan)
Tina Gillis	416-395-9640	Tina.gillis@tdsb.on.ca
Janis Walker	416-395-9640	Janis.walker@tdsb.on.ca
Helen Harela	416-395-9638	Helen.harela@tdsb.on.ca
Ellen Kastner	416-395-9639	Ellen.Kastner@tdsb.on.ca
Brandie Waldriff	416-393-0146	Brandie.Waldriff@tdsb.on.ca
Susanne Foster	416-395-8044	Susanne.foster@tdsb.on.ca
Abby Olubode	416-394-7258	Abby.olubode@tdsb.on.ca
Paula McLaughlin	416-395-8042	Paula.mclaughlin@tdsb.on.ca

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