School Council
School Council
Meetings
School Council Committees
2009 Members of Council
Description
The School Council is the body responsible for establishing and monitoring the policies of the school.
The Council approves of the School Charter, and is responsible for ensuring the school’s accountability both to the government and to the school community. The School Principal acts as the Executive Officer to the Council and is responsible for the implementation of Council policy as well as the administration of the school. The members of Council are elected from parents, teachers and the community. Students and past students are represented in the community group. The council reports to the wider school community at the Public Reporting meeting held each year.
Meetings
The School Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month and observers are always welcome. Please contact the Principal to ensure that the meeting is as arranged. The work that the School Council, Principal and Staff focus on is quality in terms of learning experience and outcomes for students.
School Council Committees
The School Council has established four Committees to carry out detailed work and make recommendations on policy matters. These Committees are:
Finance – this Committee is responsible for making recommendations on financial planning and contributions to subjects and other costs, and for monitoring income and expenditure to ensure adequate reporting to Council. The Committee also advises on matters such as insurance, investments, negotiation of lease agreements and financial matters relating to the employment of staff by the School Council.
School Promotion and Development – the role of this Committee is to plan for school development in the broadest sense. It has the responsibility to ensure the promotion of the school within its own and the wider community. The members work closely with the School Development Office and oversee the production of the school community magazine, VISTA.
Education Policy – the role of this Committee is to develop and make recommendations to the Council on educational issues related to school policy; within the context of the philosophy of the school. The Education Policy Committee makes a significant contribution to aspects of the School Charter, particularly in relation to curriculum goals and priorities. It also provides advice to the School Council on resources. This includes staff development needed to support the implementation of educational policies.
Property and Buildings – this Committee is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and care of the buildings (including leased properties), grounds, fixtures, fittings and building services of the school. It develops annual and long term plans, advises the Council on priorities for expenditure on maintenance, as well as arranging for and monitoring works and maintenance within the school.
2009 Members of Council
Principal: Ms Jane Garvey
School Council President:Dr Chris McAuliffe
Vice Presidents: Ms Pattie Beerens and Mr Frank Rog
Treasurer: Ms Ruth Healy
Parent Members
Mrs Jane Ashman
Mr Shyam Das
DEECD Employees
Miss Margaret Akins
Mrs Lisa Fitzgerald
Mrs Christine Kelly
Mr Russell Webber
Community Members
Ms Kate Bridgman
Mr Rob Charters
Miss Amanda Jenkins
Non-voting participants
Ms Marilyn Smith
Ms Lesley Meredith
