SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS
Supporting schools, governing councils and state education through training, advice and advocacy
SAASSO Governing Council Training
As a Governing Council member, you provide a vital service to your school -
and you do it as a volunteer.
Under the Education Act, you are responsible for the:
• School Budget
• School Policy
• Site Learning Plan
You are also the legal operator and employer of your:
• Out Of School Hours Care (OSHC)
• School Canteen
Not just your right, it's your responsibility
'Governing Councils might be voluntary, but they should not be regarded as amateurs' (DECS website)
- Each of your legislated roles involves specific procedures and rules. In addition, as an employer, you must comply with more than a dozen state and federal acts.
- Good Governance in your school will deliver your children the best education possible, in an environment that ensures their well-being. Good Governance also ensures the long-term viability of your school - for future generations.
- Serving on a Governing Council is vital and demanding work - and to do it well, you need training - and you are entitled to training!
- DECS recommends that, when preparing your school budget, you create a Governing Council line; which can fund such things as your SAASSO Affiliation and training for your Governing Council.
- SAASSO's Governing Council Training Sessions are specifically developed to help you do your job on your Governing Council. Sessions are developed in consultation with DECS and are delivered by experts, with years of experience in education and local governance.
Your place or ours....
Depending on the session, SAASSO can deliver training to your Governing Council in two ways:
We can come to you
One of our expert trainers can come to your school, at a time that is convenient for you - perhaps during your Governing Council meeting. In this way, your entire council is present, for one flat rate, ensuring that everyone understands their role, rights and responsibilities; so there is no confusion.
You can come to us
SAASSO holds some sessions, at our offices in the city. These are held during the week, in the evening.
These in-house session are charged at a per person rate. These sessions are perfect for if you have just a few people new to your Governing Council - or when someone takes on a new role (such as treasurer) or joins a committee (like the OSHC or Canteen Committee) and needs to hone their knowledge.
To discuss the training sessions right for your Governing Council, call Frankie on (08) 8223 2266 or email info@saasso.asn.au