School Council

All government schools in Victoria have a school council, which is a legal entity in its own right.  School councils operate under the framework of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and The Education Regulations 2007.
School Council:
  • Establishes the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community.
  • Develops and monitors the school strategic plan.
  • Develops, reviews and updates school policies.
  • Develops, reviews and monitors the Student Code of Conduct and the School Dress Code.
  • Raises funds for school related purposes.
  • Approves the annual budget and monitors expenditure.
  • Helps to maintain the school’s grounds and facilities.
  • Enters into contracts. (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
  • Reports annually to the school community and to DEET.
  • Stimulates interest in the school generally.

Membership

  • There are three types of membership on school council: Parent members, DEET employee members and optional community members.
  • Call for nominations to vacant positions are published in the February newsletters.
  • Each school council member serves for two years.
  • School council meets on a monthly basis.

Sub-committees

All school councilors are expected to sit on at least one sub-committee.

  • Finance – development of annual budget and presentation to school council for approval, and monitoring of expenditure;
  • Buildings and grounds – planning and developing the school's facilities, such as its buildings and grounds; organising working bees and other actions to maintain or improve the appearance of the school;
  • Education – developing the educational policy for school council, monitoring the implementation of the strategic plan, and reviewing school data;
  • Community engagement - developing and promoting connections between the school, home and the wider community.
  • Parents' Association - organising community and fundraising events.
  • Canteen - overseeing the school canteen development of policy e.g. healthy eating policy

You do not have to be a school councilor to sit on a sub-committee.  Non school council parents are very welcome to join sub-committees.