School Board


The School Board operates under the provisions of the School Education Act 1999 and School Education Regulations 2000.  Our School Board Terms of Reference have been developed in accordance with the relevant legislation. 

School Board Members 2024

Principal: Cherie Dobbs
Staff Teacher: Tamisha Garrett
Staff Education Assistant: Natasha Deery
Parent Representative:  David Cousins (Chairperson)
Parent Representative:  Maha White
Community Representative: Aimee Ryan
Parent Representative: Brad O'Donnell
Executive Officer: Emma Charlton

 

Purpose
The Board is formed with the fundamental purpose of enabling parents and members of the community to engage in activities that are in the best interests of students, and that will enhance the education provided by the School.

Membership
The number of members of the Board shall be between five and fifteen.

It has been determined by the Board to have eight members for 2024 as follows:

  • Three staff members
  • Two parent representatives
  • Two community representatives, and
  • The Principal

Duties

  • The Board establishes and reviews from time to time the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions
  • Monitor planning and finances, and approve contributions and charges
  • Formulate dress code and codes of conduct
  • Promote the school in the community

Meetings

The meetings are held in the school conference room once per term.  Extraordinary meetings may occur, as determined by the Board, to consider issues as they arise.

Each year, an advertised open meeting is planned where the Board provides a report of the year’s efforts and achievements for parents and community members to discuss, provide feedback and input for the future Board to address and act upon if required.

 

Copies of all Meeting Minutes are available for viewing at the school office or can be emailed by the Executive Officer upon request at emma.charlton@education.wa.edu.au.

 

  2024 School Board Meeting Dates  
Term 1: Monday, 25 March 2024 Agenda
Term 2: Monday, 10 June 2024 Agenda
Term 3: Monday, 09 September 2024 Agenda
Term 4: Monday, 02 December 2024 Agenda