A School Council governs each state school. School Councils are corporate bodies (legal bodies) constituted under the Education Act, and is responsible for setting the overall direction of the school.

Areas of responsibility include:

• School Charter - A three-year resource agreement with DE&T (Department of Education and Training) based on the goals and priorities enunciated by the school community and endorsed by School Council
  
  

• Policies - School Council determines the educational policies for the school within guidelines set by DE&T
  
  

• Financial administration and budgeting

• Maintenance and improvement of buildings, grounds and furniture

• Employment of ancillary staff

• Contract cleaning

• Local Selection of Principal

• Hiring of school buildings

• Encouraging community interest in the activities of the school

• Six Parent members - elected

• Four DE&T members - elected

• Principal

• Up to four co-opted members (nominated by School Council)

Meetings are held in the school staffroom at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday in the month. Members of the school community are welcome to attend meetings.

School Council operates an effective system of sub-committees as follows:

• Education and Curriculum

• Triennial Review

• Finance

• Building & Grounds

• Publicity / Marketing

• Out of School Hours Care

• Computers

• Parents & Friends Association

Special Purpose Committees are formed as the need arises. Vacancies for Council arise in March each year.

Parents are urged to consider nominating as School Councillors or becoming involved in the activities of the sub-committees. Your involvement is welcomed

2006 Council Members

Pam Sexton - ( President )
Kevin Sertori
Julie Hoskin
Amy Thompson
Lynette Hookey
Margaret Hanna
Christine Knight
Elizabeth Serratore
Tom Sammann
Stephen Varney
Peter Young
Kerrie Armstrong
Beth McInnes
Jacqui Herd


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