The Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 provides for the
establishment of local School Councils. The Bridgewater Middle School
Council is an advisory board to the Principal that helps shape the
policies and programs of our school and is composed of equal numbers of
parents and faculty, along with at least one community representative.
The council brings together stakeholders with different perspectives to
share ideas and help shape the direction our school will take to
strengthen teaching and learning.
Guidelines for school councils
have been set by the Education Reform Act. In general, it is the
council’s responsibility to advise the school Principal about school
matters such as reviewing the budget, discussing curriculum needs, etc.
In addition, at the end of the academic year, the council develops
educational goals for the upcoming school year and presents these ideas
in the form of a School Improvement Plan. This plan is presented to the
School Committee for approval.
For more information about the
establishment of school councils, their membership requirements and
their responsibilities, please visit:
School Councils