Governing council
The Governing Council works with the principal to help set and monitor the direction of the site.
Our council meets regularly, usually twice each term in Week 3 and 8.
As a member of our Governing Council, you work with the Principal to:
- Involve the local community.
- Develop and approve local policies.
- Set the broad direction and vision of the site.
- Monitor and review the site improvement plan.
- Be the employing authority of some services, including OSHC and canteen.
Governing Council is made up of volunteer parents/caregivers and the office bearers are Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The school Principal, Business Manager and nominated staff representative(s) also attend. A Working with Children’s Check is required, and you cannot be on Governing Council if you have been:
- bankrupt
- convicted of any offence of dishonesty, or of a sexual nature involving a minor, or of violence against a person.
Sub-committees
Our Governing Council has several sub-committees which meet and discuss certain aspects in detail. Sub-committees are convened by a Governing Council member; however, parents and interested community members are welcome to join a sub-committee without being on the Governing Council.
Sub-committees report back to Governing Council and any recommendations from sub-committees are discussed and decided upon at Governing Council.
Our sub-committees include:
- OSHC
- Canteen
- Fundraising
Join our Governing Council
Parents, community members and staff can be part of our Governing Council or sub-committees.
Council elections are held in Term 1 each year.
Contact our Governing Council
To find out more, ask about joining or provide feedback, email dl.0913.info@schools.sa.edu.au.
Visit the governing councils section on the department’s website for more information.