School Council
A School Council governs each Victorian state school. School Councils are corporate bodies (legal bodies) constituted under the Education Act, and are responsible for setting the overall direction of the school.
Areas of responsibility include:
- Policies
- 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
School Council comprises:
Six Parent members – elected
Three DEECD members – elected
Principal
Up to two co-opted members (nominated by School Council).
Meetings are held in the school staffroom at 7.30pm on the fourth Monday in the month. Members of the school community are welcome to attend.
School Council Elections are held in March each year. Please ring the school (( 9870 2120) and speak to the Principal if you would like more information or contact one of the parent representatives.
School Council operates an effective system of sub-committees as follows:
Education
Finance
Buildings and Grounds
Public Relations/Marketing
Outside School Hours Care
Junior School Council
Parents Association
Parents are urged to consider nominating as School Councillors or becoming involved in the activities of the sub-committees. Your involvement is welcomed.
2009 Council Members
Mr Stuart McPhee -President
Ms Rebecca Caffin –V. President
Mrs Margaret Taylor -Secretary
Mr Brett Infanti -Treasurer
Mrs Lynne Holland
Mrs Dana Arazny
Mr David Bradley
Mr Gavin Dixon
Mrs Sharon Moloney
Mr Mark Rodgers
