The Esther Starkman School Council and the Esther Starkman Fundraising Association are separate boards both made up of volunteers (primarily parents) that work together to support our school. The two boards are governed and run separately, however many volunteers serve on both boards. The boards work together to align their priorities to ensure that we are supporting the school as effectively as possible. 

School Council

School council plays an important role by providing educational advice, resources and assistance to our school principal, staff and students. School council is governed by the Education Act. 

School Council: 

• focuses on educational matters 

• provides input on topics such as program planning, school budgets, and school operations 

• serves as a liaison between parents, the school and community groups

• locates resources such as speakers and volunteers 

• gathers information and sharing experiences 

• supports the needs, goals and objectives of the school 

• create and provide initiatives for enhancement of the school community 

Scope of Agenda: 

• School Enhancement 

• Council Function 

• Community Engagement 

Board Members - 2024/2025

Chair: Laura C.

Vice-Chair: Shannon K.

Secretary: Heather P.

Special Events Director: Becca F.

Parent Association

The Esther Starkman Parent Association is an Alberta registered incorporated society governed by the Societies Act and its purpose is to raise funds to support school priorities. These initiatives are based on feedback from teachers and the principal and are chosen to positively impact the everyday lives of students. 

Parent Association: 

• applies for and maintains our Casino Gaming License 

• holds and manages two (2) bank accounts - a general account & gaming account

• creates, organizes and manages all fundraising initiatives 

• supports the goals and objectives of the school council 

• holds general liability insurance 

Scope of Agenda: 

• Fundraising Initiatives / Projects 

• Approval of Expenditures 

• Budget Building and Account Reporting

Board Members - 2024/2025

President: Georgina B.

Vice-President: Amita K.

Secretary-Treasurer: Laura C.

Director-at-Large: Farina M.

Director-at-Large: Stacey S.