School Council

What is the function of School Council?

Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community
Participage in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
Develop, review and update school policies
Develop, review and monitor the Student Engagement Policy and the School Dress Code
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

Manage the school
Employ ongoing teaching staff with no fixed date for termination
Represent sectional interests
Renew the principal's contract or hire and fire the school principal
Determine class allocations
Discuss individual issues between teachers and students and/or parents
Purchase land or buildings
Enter into hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loan facilities, unless authorised by the Minister

School councillors are elected for a two-year term
Terms, rights and responsibilities of community members are the same as those of elected councillors