A member shall be guided by the mission statements of his or school district and school.
A member shall endeavour to be familiar with school policies and operating practices and act in accordance with them.
A member shall practise the highest standards of honesty, accuracy, integrity and truth.
A member shall recognize and respect the personal integrity of each member of the school community.
A member shall encourage a positive atmosphere where individual contributions are  encouraged and valued.
A member shall apply democratic principles.
A member shall consider the best interests of all students.
A member shall respect the confidential nature of some school business and respect limitations this may place on the operation of the school council.
A member shall not disclose confidential information.
A member shall limit discussions at school council meetings to matters of concern to the school community as a whole.
A member shall use the appropriate communication channels when questions or concerns arise.
A member shall promote high standards of ethical practice within the school community.
A member shall accept accountability for decisions.
A member shall declare any conflict of interest.
A members shall accept no payment for school council activities.

Rights

• Parents have the right to be involved in meaningful decisions related to their child's education.
• Parents have the right to be informed on matters affecting the education of their child, such as the school environment, program content, teaching methods, school policies.
• Parents have the right to contribute to decisions about the school's environment, programs and practices.
• Parents have the right to communicate with the school council, teachers, principal and the school board in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Parents have the right to hold the teachers, school administration and the education system accountable for the quality of education in the school.
• Parents have the right to expect that all children will receive the best possible education in a safe and friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Parents have the responsibility to support the principal, teachers and support staff.
• Parents have the responsibility to work for change where needed and to help the school provide a safe and friendly environment for their child's education.
• Parents have the responsibility to insist on change where necessary.
• Parents have the responsibility to keep informed about and respond to education issues at the school level, board level and provincial level.
• Parents have the responsibility to participate in an informed and democratic way in school decisions.
• Parents have the responsibility to act in a socially responsible manner.
• Parents have the responsibility to accept accountability for their child as a learner and their role in their child's learning.