What is the function of School Council?
- Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community
- Participate in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
- Develop, review and update school policies
- Raise funds for school-related purposes
- Approve the annual budget and monitor expenditure
- Maintain the school's grounds and facilities
- Enter into contracts (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
- Report annually to the school community and to DEECD
- Generally promote the school in the wider community
Who is on School Council?
- There are 3 categories of membership:
- Parent members
- DEECD employee members
- Community (co-opted) members (optional)
- School councillors are elected for a two-year term
- Parent members can be nominated or self-nominate
- An election is held if the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies
