Role of School Council
The government and management of the School shall be the responsibility of the St Andrew’s Cathedral School Council constituted with the powers and functions contained within the Ordinance under which it operates – (extract from the Ordinance on which the School operates).
Within the limits of the Ordinance and Diocesan regulation, School Council has responsibility for:
- Goal-setting and long term planning.
- Selection, appraisal and pastoral care for the Head of School
- Budget control and financial management.
- Political matters, promotion and public relations of the School.
- Finance: fee structure, fund-raising policy and government grants.
- Industrial relations: provision of remuneration and conditions.
- Provision of land, buildings and other capital improvements.
- Maintenance and provision of resources and equipment.
- Legal matters.
School Council delegates authority to the Head of School to manage the daily operation of the School and the implementation of policy.
School Council also delegates authority to committees to allow various matters to be researched and discussed prior to consideration by School Council.
School Council committee not including ad hoc committees are:
- Strategy and Vision Committee
- Finance and Administration Committee
Generally School Council ensures that the overall direction and operation of the School is in accordance with the agreed Core Values, Mission and Vision of the School.
The Ordinance allows for up to thirteen appointed members on School Council and two ex officio members.
School Council meet ten times per year, including an Annual Retreat with members of the Executive Staff.
