The role of the Board is that of involvement in the governance of the school. This means taking part in the shaping and monitoring of the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions. In addition, other functions are specified in the legislation.
To read the School Board Meeting minutes please scroll down to the links below.
The Board does not have a role in school management. This is the responsibility of the Principal and involves educational leadership and the effective day-to-day administration, supervision and control of the school and its staff.
The functions of a School Board are to:
Take part in:
• establishing and reviewing from time to time, the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions;
• the planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities and directions;
• evaluating the school’s performance in achieving them; and
• formulating codes of conduct for students at the school.
Determine, in consultation with students, their parents and staff a dress code for students when they are attending or representing the school.
Promote the school in the community.
Approve:
• charges and contributions for the provision of certain materials, services and facilities;
• extra cost optional components of educational programs;
• items to be supplied by a student for personal use in an educational program;
• any agreements or arrangements for advertising or sponsorship in relation to the school.
The School Board is made up of parents, staff and general members of the community. The current school board members are:
- Lisa Whittell – Board Chair
- Russell Newbound – Principal
- Jason Back- staff member
- Fiona Nutz – staff member
- Renee Dawson – staff member
- Amy Stewart – parent member
- Kylie Gardiner – parent member
- Sarah Ward – parent member
- Chloe Main – parent member
- Councillor Robert Schmidt – community member