school council & parents
The school has an open door policy and welcomes parent involvement through School Council, Parent Support Group as volunteers in the classroom.
School Council Role
School Councils have a wide range of roles and responsibilities including:
- determining the general educational policy of the school
- developing the school strategic plan
- reporting annually to the school community
- approving and monitoring the school budget
- developing the student code of conduct and
- generally stimulating interest in the school
Council is a vital part of the school community and parents are encouraged to consider nominating for positions as they become vacant.
Click here to download the School Council Codes of Practice.
Council Membership
Sale Specialist School’s School Council is made up of
- 3 parent representatives
- one elected DEECD representative
- the Principal as the Executive Officer and second DEECD Representative
- One community member.
We also have a minute recorder who does not have a vote on the council.
Please click here for a list of this year's School Council members.
For a list of current School Council members please see the School Council section of the Parent Handbook.
Council Meetings
Parents are welcome to attend but please give advance notice for catering purposes as a light meal is provided. The council are required to meet a minimum of eight times per year.
For details of School Council meeting times throughout the year please see the School Council section of the Parent Handbook.
