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Explore governance perspectives on relationships within schools, focusing on accountability, leadership, and community engagement. Learn about roles and responsibilities in school associations and boards. Enhance your understanding of educational management teams and faculty dynamics.
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Getting to the ‘heart’ of the matter – Relationships: Enlivening, warming and working within freedom and accountability Governance perspectives
Relationships - External / Formal • ASIC responsibilities “Your company and the law” • Other legislation effecting the operation of the school • Employee law / industrial relations. • Workers’ safety. • Child protection. • Superannuation. • Privacy • Education authorities. Getting to the ‘heart’ of the matter – Relationships: Enlivening, warming and working within freedom and accountability
Relationships - Internal • Formal and informal • Holding the school • Strategy. • Staff development and succession. • Staff support. • Community. Getting to the ‘heart’ of the matter – Relationships: Enlivening, warming and working within freedom and accountability
ASSOCIATION • Membership (refer to Constitution) • Maximum number of 30 persons, who are either parents of current students or members of staff. • Responsibilities (refer to Constitution) • Elect Board members at AGM. • Vote on resolutions affecting the Association. • No powers to direct Board members. Directive Consultative / Advisory • BOARD • Membership (refer to Constitution) • 5 elected by Association • 2 elected by College • BM and EM (non voting) • Responsibilities (refer to Constitution) • Determine the strategic direction of the school as a corporate entity. • Appoint and monitor the performance of the BM and EM • Provides the framework under which the BM and EM manage the school. • Ensure compliance with corporate law (Director’s liability). • BOARD SUBCOMMITTEES • Membership • As determined by the Board. • Responsibilities • Delegated authority to manage or advise on specific functions, and make recommendations to the Board. • Include Finance and Marketing Committees, Employment Relations Group and Appraisal Committee. • BUSINESS MANAGER • Responsibilities • Company Secretary • Delegated by Board to manage statutory obligations. • Make recommendations to the Board in respect to business matters. • Implements the business strategy ratified by the Board. • EDUCATION MANAGER • Responsibilities • Delegated by Board to manage statutory obligations. • Make recommendations to the Board in respect to matters of pedagogy. • Implements the education strategy ratified by the Board. • FACULTY • Membership • All staff • Role • - ? • EDUCATION MANAGEMENT TEAM (EMT) • Membership • BM, EM and Chair of College • Role • Consultative to school management COLLEGE Membership Open to all staff. Role - Pedagogical, spiritual and artistic focus. - Advises management but has no decision powers. - Role documented in Role of the College as the Cultural Heart of the School.