A member shall:
- Consider the best interest of all students.
- Be guided by the school’s and the school board’s mission statements.
- Act within the limits of the roles and responsibilities of the school council.
- Become familiar with the school’s policies and operating procedures and act in accordance with them.
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity.
- Recognize and respect the personal integrity of each member of the school community.
- Treat each member with respect and allow for diverse opinions to be shared without interruption.
- Encourage a positive environment in which individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
- Acknowledge democratic principles and accept the consensus of council.
- Respect the confidential nature of some school business.
- Not disclose confidential information.
- Limit discussions at school council meetings to matters of concern to the school community as a whole.
- Promote high standards of ethical practice within the school community.
- Declare any conflict of interest.
- Not accept any payment or benefit financially through school council involvement.