The School Board

The School Board

The Interim School Board was established at the commencement of Semester 2, 2015. It is founded on the pre-IPS School Council model, with an established Constitution, protocols, procedures and Terms of Reference, in accordance with the Education Act 1999. Its fundamental purpose is to enable parents and stakeholders to engage in the strategic and governance activities that are in the best interests of students and School, and will enhance the education provided by the school.

The composition of the Interim School Board reflects the diversity of the school community, and achieves strategic planning and development goals. Elected and coopted members have the skills and experience required to provide sound governance and informed decision-making in meeting the requirements of the Operational and Strategic Plans. The current team is dedicated to leading Larrakeyah Primary into the future.

The school board was established at the AGM 2016. The  Board convenes at 4pm on the third Monday of the month.

Structure of The School Board

Chief Executive Officer:Principal (Permanent position)

Chair: Board Chair (non staff, elected by the Board)

Parent Representative: 4 x Parents of current attending students

Staff Representatives: 2 x Staff Members

Independent/Coopted: 1 Community, Industry or Education Representatives

The composition of the School Board reflects: diversity of the school community, strategic planning; and development goals. Elected and coopted members will need to have the skills and experience required to provide sound governance and informed decision-making in meeting the requirements of the Delivery and Performance Agreement.

Board Sub-Committees

Sub-committees have been established to achieve outcomes in specific areas including financial management, building & grounds, and traffic safety. The Sub-committees have defined roles and duration of existence and report directly to the Board. They provide an opportunity for parents and community to contribute their passion and experience into specific areas of the School, without having to commit to the Board proper.

Currently, the board has the following sub committees:

1. Fundraising sub committee
2. Traffic sub committee
3. Infrastructure subcommittee

Functions of the School Board

1. Work within the Department of Education's relevant legislation and regulations;
2. Contribute to the school's Business Plan.
3. Monitor the progress of the school's Annual Operations Plan;
4. Endorse and review the annual budget
5. Assist with the formulation of Codes of Conduct
6. Participate in a review of the performance of the school;
7. Develop interest, within and across the community, about the school;
8. Assist with the selection of a principal when a vacancy arises
9. Approvefees, charges, contribution and extra costs
10. Establish and/or liaise with external partners and committees
11. Inform the wider school community; and
12. Support the Principal

The School Board Does Not

• Manage the day to day running of the school,
• or resolve issues relating to individual teachers and students and/or parents;
• Discuss individual issues relating to staff or parents - these are management roles, and therefore the responsibility of the principal;
• Represent specific interest groups, or permit special interests to dominate the agenda of the Board; intervene in the educational instruction of students;
• Purchase land, buildings or motor cars, and cannot enter into hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loans, unless permission is given by the Minister; and
• Performance manage the principal or any other staff member