School Council Elections

School Council elections are fast approaching with Notice of Election just announced. With four nominated parent school council positions available this year it is important that any parents interested in nominating are clear about the role of School Councillor and key functions of School Council.

 School councils have three main responsibilities:

• Finance: overseeing the development of the school’s annual budget and ensuring proper records are kept of the school’s financial operation.
• Strategic Planning: participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan.

• Policy Development and Review: developing, reviewing and updating policies that reflect a school’s values and support the school’s broad direction outlined in its strategic plan.

   

 Other key functions of school councils include:

• raising funds for school related purposes
• maintaining school grounds and facilities
• entering into contracts
• reporting annually to the school community and the Department
• creating interest in the school in the wider community
• representing and taking the views of the community into account
• regulating and facilitating after-hours use of school premises and grounds
• operating a children’s service at the school

 At Donvale PS we are fortunate in having a very proactive School Council who works supportively with the school’s leadership to provide the best possible education outcomes for our students.  If you are considering standing for election, you can either nominate yourself or be nominated by someone who is eligible for the same category as you wish to stand for. 

More information about the School Council and the roles and responsibilities that it involves, are available at the office.