After a hiatus during the pandemic, Newton Public Elementary Schools are re-establishing our school based School Councils. The Lincoln-Eliot School Council serves as an advisory board to the principal and is a great way to get involved with important decisions that affect our children. Members include the principal, 2 to 3 teachers, 2 to 3 parents/guardians, and a community member. It is a way for us to discuss and work together on the Lincoln-Eliot school improvement plan, safety and building issues, and other relevant topics.

• Note that the School Council is a separate entity from the PTO. School Council focuses on programmatic, operational, and budgetary issues, while the PTO provides social and community support and curriculum enhancement activities.
• This year, the School Council will meet 3-4 times during the school day. Parents/guardians serve 2-3 year staggered terms.
• If you would be interested in serving on the Lincoln-Eliot School Council, you can email our PTO President, Julie Loh: secretary@lepto.org. Thank you for considering! If we get more interest than slots, then the PTO will help organize a vote.