School Council
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 stimulate interest in 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
Terms, rights and responsibilities of community members are the same as those of elected councillors School council sub-committees
School councillors would normally sit on at least one subcommittee
Subcommittees might include:
Finance
Grounds and facilities
Policies
Inclusion