Council of School Leaders

Philosophy

The Council of School leaders is an organization which exists to provide leadership and support to all Principals and Vice Principals in all their areas of responsibility as school leaders.

It strives to work for the betterment of education in Manitoba by promoting, organizing and conducting activities designed to increase the knowledge and enhance the skills of its members in the practice of educational leadership.

Objectives

The objectives of the Council of School Leaders are determined by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society and include the following:

a) promoting and advancing public school education in Manitoba;
b) promoting educators as leaders within public schools in Manitoba;
c) working in conjunction with Locals, to represent, develop and promote the interests of Council members;
d) promoting excellence in human resource practices; and,
e) co-operating with other organizations in Canada or elsewhere having the same or like aims and objects.

Mandate

The mandate of the Council of School Leaders is determined by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society and includes the following:

a) advocating on educational issues, educational administration issues and all other issues of concern to principals and vice-principals;
b) promoting principals and vice-principals as educational leaders;
c) working in conjunction with Locals, to promote and monitor the interests of Council members;
d) promoting professional development for all principals and vice principals;
e) promoting human resource strategies that encourage growth and development;
f) encouraging and promoting the administrative development of teachers aspiring to become principals and vice principals;
g) fostering communications between the Council and teachers, other educational staff, parents and the public;
h) advising the Society on matters relating to the administration of schools;
i) maintaining liaison with educational stakeholders in coordination with the Society;
and,
j) promoting the objects of the Council through Chapters.