College Council

Parents’ Representatives:
President:  Mr Graham Broderick
Vice President: Mrs Julie McKay
Treasurer: Mr Shane Sutton
Mr David Allen
Mrs Jill Bennett
Mrs Sally Whelan 
Mrs Michelle De Hommel

Principal — Executive Officer:
Mr Dennis Pratt

Staff Representatives:
Mrs Jenny Callahan
Mrs Jodi May (Minute Secretary)
Miss Leonie McGinley
Mrs Margaret Nicolson



Students’ Representatives:
Kathryn Bencraft
Ryan Scott

COLLEGE COUNCIL CODE OF PRACTICE

The Kooweerup Secondary College Council operates within the School Council Regulations set down in the Education Act and under the umbrella of Department of Education policies and guidelines.

Principles

  • The following principles will provide a framework for the operations of Council.
  • A positive image of the College will be promoted.
  • The learning needs of students and the needs of staff will be the focus of decision making.
  • Where appropriate the view of staff, students and parents will be canvassed and consensus be the preferred decision making option.
  • Confidentiality will be maintained when required with respect to discussions concerning employees.
  • Loyalty to the College, its Charter, Principal and staff will be expected.
  • Council will develop and approve policy that is consistent with the goals and priorities of the charter. It is the role of the Principal to implement policy.
  • Public comment will be the responsibility of the Council President, the Principal or their nominee.
  • Members of College Council will be informed of their roles and responsibilities.
  • The Council will be responsible for allocating the resources allocated to the College through an Annual Program Budget.

Practices

  • The following practices will apply to the operations of Council.
  • Council will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm (except during school holidays) or when required.
  • All Councillors are expected to serve on at least one Sub-Committee.
  • Council Sub-Committees include – Finance, Education/Policy, Buildings and Grounds, Canteen.
  • Council may convene extra Sub-Committees to deal with particular issues as required.
  • The Principal will act as Executive Officer and ensure that an Agenda is prepared in advance of each meeting.