School Council Governance and Operations

What will I learn?

This resource provides information regarding school council functions, duties, powers and procedures that will assist new principals to understand the roles of council and establish an effective working relationship with the council president and all members of the school council. A broad range of information is available on the Department’s  school council website.

Topics

Legal framework

1. Constituting Order
2. Contract Management and Employment
3. Contract Management DEECD
4. Copyright Compliance
5. Education and Training Reform Act 2006
6. Legislation and Legal Liability
7. Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents

Roles and responsibilities

1. Safety in Outdoor Adventure Activities Guidelines
2. School Accountability and Improvement
3. School Councillors, President, Principal, Subcommittees
4. Strategic Planning and Policy

 

Elections

1. Elections
2. Principals' Guide to School Council Elections (PDF - 635Kb)

 

Meetings and proceedings

1. Meetings and Proceedings

Contacts

Please direct questions and/or comments to the relevant area:

• Regional Offices - Contact the relevant regional office for specific advice regarding your school council or school council training sessions
• Community & Stakeholder Relations Branch - Contact the Branch for advice on legislation and policy matters relating to government school council governance and responsibilities at community.stakeholders@edumail.vic.gov.au
• Associations
  • Association of School Councils in Victoria (ASCIV)
  • Parents Victoria 
  • Victorian Council of School Organisations (VICCSO