The governing council is a legally recognised group of people that sets future directions and goals for kindergartens and schools. It is sometimes referred to as a board.
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Membership
Meetings
Membership
Being a member of the council gives you a real say in what your school is doing for its students and your involvement may give your children a greater sense of belonging with the school.
Council members include parents, students and staff. In government schools, councils must have a majority of parent members.
Membership on the council is by a nomination and election process and membership is often announced at the school’s annual general meeting (AGM).
Each member generally has a set role but all members work together in the best interests of the school and school community.
Meetings
Most school councils meet about eight times a year – or two times during each school term. Meetings are set at times that are convenient for the members.
School councils operate with a signed constitution and behave in line with the code of practice.
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More information
Other websites
Site governance - Department for Education and Child Development
Information, training and advice to school councils - South Australian Association of State Schools Organisations
Downloads
South Australian school and preschool code of practice (Word 51KB)
Governing council model constitution (Word 141KB)
Governing council constitution approval process flowchart (Word 30KB)
Governing council constitution approval letter template (Word 33KB)
Governing council seeking approval for constitution amendments letter template (Word 34KB)