Chapter 71 of the School Reform Law of 1993 requires the establishment of school councils in all the public schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The purpose of the school council is to:

1. Assist and advise the principals in adopting educational goals for their school.
2. Assist and advise the principals in the identification of the educational needs of the students.
3. Assist and advise the principals in the review of the annual school budget.
4. Assist and advise the principal in the formulation of a school improvement plan.

Membership:

• Principal
• Assistant Principal (ex-officio)
• 5 Teachers Grades 9-12 elected by A.W.T.A.-Oakmont
• 6 High School Parents (3A, 3W) elected by Parent Ballot
• 1 Community Representative -- Westminster
• 1 Community Representative -- Ashburnham
• 5 Student Representatives -- elected presidents of Student Council and each class

Oakmont School Council Goals and Outcomes

• Goal 1 - Establish a budget that will support all school programs and activities.
• Goal 2 - Establish clear lines of communication with administration, faculty, parents, and the community.
• Goal 3 - Insure the provision of meaningful and comprehensive professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff.
• Goal 4 - Increase successful learning for all students.
• Goal 5 - Provide state of the art facilities and materials to support high academic achievement and create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Goal 6 - Create a school culture that is nurturing, welcoming, respectful, and responsive.