Glenelg School R7


Governing Council

                     

The Governing Council is made up of members of the school community, representatives of the teachers, and the leadership team.  The 2013 Council compromises of:

Parent Members Role
Clinton Jury Chairperson
Gregg Hardie

Deputy Chairperson

Convenor of Finance Committee
Tyson Grinham Convenor of Grounds Committee
Miriam Parsons Convenor of Canteen Committee
Karan Vadera Member of Finance Committee
Ben Hooper Convenor of Education Committee
Kaaren Haywood Convenor of OSHC committee
Michelle Fountas Convenor of Sports Committee
Michele Bulluss Parents & Friends Representative
Meegan Searle Convenor of Uniform Committee
Paul Jones Member of Grounds Committee
Staff Members  
Rae Taggart Principal
Jane Good Teacher Librarian
Malcolm McArdle Assistant Principal

The Governing Council and its sub-committees, represent the school community, and after consultation make decisions on local issues, strategic planning and the allocation of resources.

All Governing Council members, excepting the principal, are elected for a two year period. Nominating Members are elected each year by ballot from the school community.  2 Staff Representatives are also elected each year by peer ballot.

The Governing Council holds a minimum of 2 meetings a term.

Parents also have an opportunity to become involved in Governing Council sub-committees. There are a range of sub-committees including Finance, Fundraising, Facilities and Grounds, Out Of School Hours Care, Canteen, Uniform and Sports.

Governing Council endeavours to keep parents informed of their activities through the School Newsletter.