FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Who is responsible for electing parents to the school advisory council?

1. The school board

2. The principal and vice-principal

3. The faculty and staff

4. The student body

The correct answer is: The principal and vice-principal

The principal, along with the vice-principal, plays a pivotal role in the establishment and functioning of the school advisory council, which typically includes representatives from various stakeholder groups, including parents. This leadership team is responsible for organizing the election or selection process for parent representatives, ensuring that it aligns with district guidelines and effectively involves the parent community. Their involvement helps to facilitate communication between the parents and the school administration, fostering a collaborative spirit focused on improving the educational environment. In contrast, other groups like the school board are more focused on governance and policy rather than day-to-day council elections, faculty and staff primarily represent their professional perspectives rather than those of parents, and the student body is generally involved in representing student interests rather than those of their parents. Thus, the principal and vice-principal are the key figures in the voter engagement process for parents on the school advisory council.