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COSC as Parent Stakeholder

• Recent decision to have the Council of School

Councils (COSC) serve as an official CBE parent stakeholder - letters at tables.

• Board plans to make a decision about what

this would look like in December.

• Input gathered today will inform that decision-

making.

• Update will be provided at Nov. 27 COSC

meeting.

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COSC as Parent Stakeholder

• COSC plays an important role at the CBE.

That role is growing and expanding.

• There are different ways COSC could be

involved as a stakeholder.

• COSC members who participate in this way

would be a voice for all CBE school councils, not just their individual schools.

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COSC as Parent Stakeholder

• Some of the ways parent stakeholders have

been involved in the past:

• Participating on CBE committees such as

remuneration or transportation committee.

• Providing input to government when

requested.

• Attending public Board meetings.
• Providing input to CBE on initiatives that

affect parents, such as fees review.

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COSC as Parent Stakeholder

• Possible ways to determine participation:
• Volunteers
• By invitation
• By election

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Parent Stakeholder Discussion Questions

• What are your thoughts on the possible ways

COSC could participate as an official parent stakeholder?

• Do you have any specific concerns or

questions?

• Do you have any suggestions for us to

consider?

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