School Council meetings are held via Google Meet each month to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend. A link to the meeting will be sent via email within 24 hours before the meeting time.
Visit our elections page if you’re interested in serving on the 2025-2026 School Council.
2025/2026 School Council Meetings:
- WEDNESDAY September 24, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | minutes)
- Thursday October 23, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | 2024-25 Year-End financial report | minutes)
- Thursday November 27, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | 2025-26 approved budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 29, 2026 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday February 26 2026 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday March 26, 2026 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday April 23, 2026 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday May 21, 2026 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- [OPTIONAL Y-E CLOSEOUT] Thursday, June 11 2026 @7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
2024/2025 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday September 26, 2024 @ 7pm (agenda | minutes)
- Thursday October 24, 2024 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday November 21, 2024 @ 7pm (agenda | 2024-25 approved budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 23, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday February 20, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday March 20, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday April 24, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
- Thursday May 22, 2025 @ 7pm (agenda | financial report | minutes)
Everyone is Welcome!

Your School Advisory Council is made up of 12 elected members who organize and carry out main tasks, but all John English JMS parents and caregivers are invited to attend the monthly meetings to stay updated, raise any concerns and help make decisions about how to support our students and programs. Everyone is welcome! There is no commitment to join, volunteer or become a member of the council.
Your School Advisory Council meetings are held roughly once a month on a Thursday from 7pm – 8:30pm. Meetings are held virtually. A typical council meeting runs with the following agenda:
- Principal’s report on school happenings
- News from Vice-Principal and teacher representative
- Parents topics
- Council business (Treasury, Fundraising, etc.)
If you would like to get involved with School Advisory Council or any school activities, please email sacinfo@johnenglish.ca with your availability, interests, skills and experience. You can also speak with the School Advisory Council Co-Chairs at a meeting.
2023/2024 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday September 28, 2023 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 26, 2023 @7pm (agenda | budget | year-end | minutes | recording)
- Thursday November 30, 2023 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 25, 2024 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday February 29, 2024 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday March 28, 2024 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday April, 25 2024 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday May, 30 2024 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
2022/2023 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday September 28, 2022 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 20, 2022 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday November 24, 2022 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 26, 2023 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday February 23, 2023 @7pm (agenda | budget | minutes | transcript | recording)
- Thursday April 20, 2023 (agenda | budget | minutes | transcript | recording)
- Thursday June 1, 2023 (agenda | minutes)
2021/2022 School Council Meetings
- Thursday September 16, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 21, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday November 25, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday February 24, 2022 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday April 21, 2022 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday May 19, 2022 (agenda | budget | minutes | Ukulele proposal)
2020/2021 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday October 8, 2020 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday November 12, 2020 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 28, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday March 4, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday April 8, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Friday April 20, 2021 – Special SAC Meeting: Playground Redevelopment Contribution (minutes)
- Thursday May 27, 2021 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2019/2020 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday, September 12, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, October 17, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, November 21, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, January 9, 2020 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, February 6, 2020 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, April 2, 2020 CANCELLED
- Thursday, May 14, 2020 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2018/2019 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday September 13, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, October 11, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, November 22, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, January 10, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, February 7, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, April 4, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, May 9, 2019 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2017/2018 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, September 13, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, October 12, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, November 15, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, January 11, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, February 7, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, April 5, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, May 9, 2018 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2016/2017 School Council Meetings:
- Thursday, September 15, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, October 13, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, November 10, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, January 12, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, February 9, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, April 6, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, May 11, 2017 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2015/2016 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, October 14, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, November 11, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, January 13, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, February 10, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, April 13, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, May 18, 2016 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2014/2015 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, Sept 11, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, January 14, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, February 11, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, April 8, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday May 13, 2015 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2013/2014 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, October 10, 2013 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, November 13, 2013 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, January 15, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, February 12, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, April 9, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, May 14, 2014 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2012/2013 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, September 12, 2012 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 11 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, November 14 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 17, 2013 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday February 13 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday April 11 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday May 16 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2011/2012 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday, September 14, 2011 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 13 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday November 16 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 19, 2012 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday February 15 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday April 18 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday May 16 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2010/2011 School Council Meetings:
- September 22, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- October 28, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- November 17, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- January 20, 2011 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, February 16 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, March 24 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday, April 20 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday, May 19 (agenda | budget | minutes)
2009/2010 School Council Meetings:
- Wednesday September 16, 2009 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday October 15, 2009 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday November 18, 2009 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Thursday January 21, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday February 17, 2010 (agenda | budget |minutes)
- Thursday March 25, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes |
Reflective Planning Board) - Thursday April 22, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)
- Wednesday May 19, 2010 (agenda | budget | minutes)




