College Council

Key Objectives of Council

School councils play a key role in Victorian schools, and being a member of School Council is a rewarding and challenging experience. Acting as a team, School Council supports the Principal to oversee the efficient governance of the College and to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.

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Functions of Council

The functions of a School Council are outlined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and include:

establishing the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community
participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
approving the annual budget and monitoring expenditure
developing, reviewing and updating school policies
raising funds for school-related purposes
regulating and facilitating the after-hours use of the school premises and grounds
exercising a general oversight of the school buildings and grounds and ensure that they are kept in good order and condition
entering into contracts such as cleaning and sanitary services
informing itself and taking into account the views of the school community for the purpose of making decisions in regard to the school and the students at the school
creating interest in the school in the wider community
perform any other function or duty or to exercise any power conferred or imposed on the council by or under this Act or the regulations or a Ministerial Order or direction issued by the Minister under this Act.

Boronia K-12 College Council

The composition of the 2016 Boronia K-12 School Council consists of fifteen members; eight parents, four teachers, the Principal and two co-opted positions.