The purpose of school councils is that of an advisory body that functions within the parameters of Ministry and Board Policy.  The council works with the principal and the Board to improve pupil achievement and the council works in partnership with the educational stakeholders.

The School Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. The 2025/26 school year, meetings are both in person and virtual. A link to attend is posted each month in a School Day invitation.

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the school council’s monthly meetings.  We encourage all long-time, and brand new Empire families to attend these useful meeting.  The meetings are typically 1-1.5 hours.

You do not have to be an official member to attend but official members may vote on School Council Initiatives.  Benefits of attending include building community through planning school council events and projects.  Be part of the planning and learn about other activities first at these meetings.

If you miss a meeting, or would like to find out about current topics of discussion, visit https://emp.wrdsb.ca/school-council-2/school-council-agendas to find meeting agendas and minutes.

Parent Involvement Committee

The Parent Involvement Committee supports, encourages and enhances the engagement of parents/guardians of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in their children’s education, to improve student achievement and well-being. Learn more about the Parent Involvement Committee.

Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC)

The Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils assists all School Councils of the WRDSB to further their support of student achievement through parent and caregiver engagement. Learn more about the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils.