
School Council Code of Practice
The School
Council of Altona Meadows Primary School acknowledges that it operates within
the Education Act and Regulations.
Within these regulations and
guidelines Altona Meadows Primary School Council has resolved
that
it
will observe the following
principles:
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Council will respect
confidentiality in matters of a personal nature.
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The learning
needs of students will be the primary consideration in decision making.
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Council
decision making will be based on a consensus model, but voting will apply if
this is not possible. All councillors will support decisions made by the
council
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Members of
Council will be trained regarding their responsibilities, current school
practices and DET policies and directions.
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Council will
develop policy directions and observe the Principal’s right and responsibility
to implement policy in the most appropriate way.
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Staff, parents
and the wider community views will be considered in policy decisions.
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The community
will be informed about major decisions and decisions of a general interest.
Using the following practices:
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The Council
will meet no less than eight times per year.
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Meetings will
be open to the community.
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Meeting
procedures and decision making processes will operate as detailed in the
School Council Standing Orders.
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School Council
will appoint sub-committees each year in accordance with the School’s
Priorities. Wider participation of community members will be sought. The
sub-committees will include: Finance, Canteen Uniform, Grounds & Buildings,
Promotions.
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Each
sub-committee will be convened by a member of School Council and will have the
responsibility of developing draft policy, reports and recommendations for
School Council consideration.
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Maintain an
effective partnership between staff/parents/students/community.
Role of the
Principal as Executive Officer of School Council the Principal will ensure that:
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Adequate advice is provided to the Council on educational and other matters
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The decisions of Council are implemented in an efficient and timely manner.
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Adequate support and resources
are provided for the conduct of council meetings.
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Performance
information on Charter Goals and Priorities is provided regularly to Council.