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School Council Meetings

School Council typically meets at 7 PM on the second Tuesday of every month.

Meetings consist of an update from School Council, a report from RDL Administration (Principal and Vice-Principal). FCREC (Foothills Cultural and Recreational Enrichment Centre) are held as needed and feature funding requests and subsequent votes.

Parents are welcome to attend all School Council and FCREC meetings. Meetings generally conclude by 9 PM. They are a great way to hear directly from RDL administrators and teachers, voice your opinion, make an impact with fundraising and meet fellow parents!

The Foothills Cultural, Recreational & Enrichment Centre Foundation (FCREC) is the registered charitable society that supports Red Deer Lake School. While School Council provides parent voice and organizes community activities, FCREC is the fundraising and financial arm. It manages grants, donations, and fundraising dollars to ensure resources and programs directly benefit our students.

FCREC

Become a Member

All parents and guardians of students at Red Deer Lake School are invited to become members of The Foothills Cultural and Recreational Enrichment Centre Foundation. Membership is free and offers you the opportunity to participate in important decisions, including voting on council positions. By becoming a member, you play an active role in shaping our school community and supporting our students. Membership must be renewed annually.

For more information, please complete the membership form by clicking the button below. To review our bylaws, please click here.

Membership Form

Understanding the Difference Between RDL School Council and FCREC

At Red Deer Lake, you’ll often hear about two groups that support our school community: Red Deer Lake School Council and the Foothills Cultural, Recreational & Enrichment Centre Foundation (FCREC).

While they often work side by side, they are not the same thing — and each plays an important role.

RDL School Council

The School Council is made up of parents, guardians, teachers, and school administration who come together to:

Provide a parent voice in school matters
Share ideas and feedback with school leadership
Build community through events and activities
Support initiatives that enhance the learning experience

In short, School Council is about connection, collaboration, and communication.

Important note: School Councils in Alberta are advisory bodies. They are not legally permitted to handle or manage significant funds.

FCREC (Foothills Cultural, Recreational & Enrichment Centre Foundation)

The FCREC is a separate registered charitable society that exists to:

Manage fundraising activities
Apply for grants and accept donations
Oversee financials and issue charitable tax receipts
Ensure funds are used to support programs, resources, and experiences for RDL students

Think of FCREC as the financial and fundraising arm that helps make many of our projects possible.

How They Work Together

School Council identifies needs, gathers parent input, and helps plan community activities.
FCREC manages the fundraising and financial side, ensuring dollars are used effectively to benefit the school.

Together, they form a strong partnership that enriches the RDL student experience.