Yesterday, the association of parent councils issued a statement saying it would study the measure before deciding on further action.

Do you think the election process for parent councils should be changed?

"The parent council said we are setting a bad example for middle schoolers," Kelly said.

In addition, 39 seats remain vacant on parent councils across the city.

A parent council represents the parent body and raises funds for various initiatives.

Though many senior students in the past have fought with the parent council to change, it has yet to happen.

The 32 community school boards were replaced by parent councils that are largely powerless.

If principals fail to pay attention to parent councils, interest disappears and the system breaks down very quickly.

The history of each of these parent councils is depicted below.

The reason I know this is because she has a lot of programs that involve the parents, like parent council.