School Council

What is the function of School Council?

Establish the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community

Participate in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan

Develop, review and update school policies

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 DE

Generally promote the school in the wider community

Who is on School Council?

There are 3 categories of membership:

• Parent members

• DE employee members

• Community (co-opted) members (optional)

School councillors are elected for a two-year term

Parent members can be nominated or self-nominate

An election is held if the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies