Vanier Catholic Secondary School Council
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Council Members
Ian Davis - Chair & CEAY Representative, ianjmdavis@gmail.com
Truska Gorrell -  OH&S Committee & School Growth Planning
Sue Ross - CEAY Representative
Kyla Piper  
Desiree Martsinkiw
Monica Lauer - Secretary/Treasurer

Council's Role
The Department of Education funds school councils and CSFY. The duties and powers of school councils are described in sections of the Education Act, primarily Section 113.
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These include:

• reviewing and approving school growth plans;
• reviewing and developing school-based policies such as:
  • dispute resolution;
  • attendance; and
  • discipline policies;
• participating in hiring school principals;
• making recommendations on how school budgets are spent; and
• advising on matters such as:
  • length of the school years;
  • staffing needs;
  • school renovations;
  • school programming;
  • discipline policies;
  • student transportation; and
  • proposing locally developed courses.

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Communication Process

The following flowchart will help you direct your questions or concerns about your child's education or an incident at the school.  For more information on resolving conflict within the school environment, refer to the Yukon Education - School Council Dispute Resolution Procedure Policy (April 2013), which applies to all staff of Yukon Education, School Councils, and all other members of the School Community.

Code of Ethics for VCSS Council Members

A code of conduct is a statement of beliefs in which a person or group of people believes, and which governs and influences their behaviour.  It is an expression of dedication to integrity.

Code of Ethics for VCSS Council As a Whole

Having a code of Ethics and some guiding principles for School Council can help clarify understandings about why the School Council exists and how it deals with issues.  Reviewing the Code from time to time is a good practice, especially when faced with conflict.