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October-2022-School-Governance-Council-Policy (1)

School Governance Council Functionality Assessment Tool

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October-2022-School-Governance-Council-Policy (1)

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  1. TheSGC PolicyImplementing Guidelines on the Establishmentof School Governance Council (SGC) Prepared by theBureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development -School Effectiveness Division

  2. “ No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the children’s best interests. -Dorothy H. Cohen-

  3. TheSGC Policy Implementing Guidelines on the Establishmentof School Governance Council (SGC) Prepared by theBureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development -School Effectiveness Division

  4. The SGC Roadmap The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  5. RATIONALE Why Develop the SGC Policy?Strengthening the Principle of Shared Governance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  6. Governance of Basic EducationAct of 2001 (RA 9155) Every unit in the education bureaucracy is responsible and accountable in continuously improving learning outcomes. Shared Governance wherein participatory decision-making driven by active engagement of school stakeholders is strengthened. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  7. School-BasedManagement (SBM) Shared Governance • face of shared governance in schools • embodies a participative approach in decision-making through decentralization The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  8. FUNCTIONS What Is the SGC?Functions of an Effective and Efficient SGC The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  9. School Governance Council Two Main Functions Structure forShared Governance FeedbackMechanism The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  10. SGC as a structure forshared governance [ collective and consultative body for school policies and strategic directions ] SGC provides policy recommendationsand inputs Internal and external stakeholders School Head, school committees, associations, organizations The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  11. SGC as a structure forshared governance [ collective and consultative body for school policies and strategic directions ] decision-making [ towards improving access to learning opportunities and learning outcomes ] school’s internaland external stakeholders democratic processof consultation The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  12. SGC as a platform forfeedback mechanism [ an avenue where stakeholder engagement is strengthenedthrough discussion of strategic directions and addressing concerns] Establishes feedback system through discussions, open forums, etc. SGC engages school internal and external stakeholders Devises and identifies strategies to improve the quality of basic education services and school performance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  13. School Governance Council OVERALL COORDINATING BODYof different school committees to • synergize • harmonize • put together their work to ensurealignment and achievement of goals The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  14. SGC as an overall coordinating body IS ASTRUCTURE FOR SHARED GOVERNANCE AND FEEDBACK MECHANISMTHAT WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL COMMITTEES to ensure that the priorities of these committees are anchored on SIP and school priorities. collective and consultative body As represented by the School Head SGC

  15. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Structure for Shared Governance Organizes and attends meetings with different school committees and organizations to ensure alignment of work Recommends policies and programsto the LSB to strengthen support of and relationship with the LGU. Coordinates with SH the concerns of different school committees and organizations to synchronize PAPs in school Members are informed of and exercise their roles and responsibilities in the council Involves the different sectors to ensure inclusive representation of stakeholders in the council Establishes position as a consultative body in developing policies Conducts regular meetingsto discuss matters on SIP, AIP, etc. Partakes in stakeholder-initiated programs and activities The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  16. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Feedback Mechanism Suggests ways of improving qualityof SIP, AIP, and other DepEd PAPs. Participates in school General Assemblies and other stakeholder engagement activities Assists the school in communicating information to the school stakeholders Organizes discussions and forumsthat engage stakeholders The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  17. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Structure for Shared Governance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  18. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Structure for Shared Governance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  19. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Structure for Shared Governance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  20. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Structure for Shared Governance The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  21. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Feedback Mechanism The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  22. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Feedback Mechanism The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  23. Functionality IndicatorsSGC as a Feedback Mechanism The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  24. STRUCTURE Who Are Involved?The Role of the School and Its Community The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  25. Composition of SGC Members from stakeholders to SGC members The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  26. Selection of SGC Members The 4 ex-officio members determine the total number of members 7 – 15 members • ✔Must be an odd number • ✔ Includes the Designated Co-Chairperson The Designated Co-Chairperson is be a school representative chosen by the School Head, based on leadership competencies. The 4 ex-officio members are composed of the Designated Co-Chairperson and representatives from the student government, PTA, and faculty club or its equivalent. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  27. Selection of SGC Members *Additional members may be allowed should the SGC find it necessary based on the context of the school. The additional membership shall be decided upon by the SGC collectively. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  28. Setting Up the SGC Election ofSGC Officers Elected Co-Chairperson and Secretary SGC Members have been identified The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  29. In the SGC Policy,shared governanceand shared leadershipare strengthened by devolving power to school stakeholders by providing them spaces to lead. SGC Structure • DesignatedCo-Chairperson • ElectedCo-Chairperson • School Principal • OtherCouncil Members • ElectedSecretary Non-VotingCouncil Members VotingCouncil Members • IMPORTANT • Voting Members: 7 – 15 membersincluding the 3 SGC Officers (Designated Co-Chairperson, Elected Co-Chairperson, and Secretary) • Non-Voting Members: Additional members The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  30. Roles and Responsibilitiesof SGC Members The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  31. Co-Chairpersons(Designated and Elected) • lead the SGC to ensure that all decisions, directions, and initiatives of the council are aligned with and responsive to the school’s needs, priorities, and context. • lead the SGC members during meetings and acts as liaison between the members and the school head; signs all communications; represents the SGC in his/her official capacity as Co-Chairperson on occasions, events, and affairs where representation is needed . The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  32. Delineating the Co-Chairpersons • Designated Co-Chairperson • Elected Co-Chairperson The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  33. Secretary(Elected) • does admin tasks and data and information management of the council.  The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  34. Council Members(Voting and Non-Voting) • Participate in, promote, and support SGC activities • Raise concerns and needs of learners and other stakeholders • Facilitate the engagement and linkages of other stakeholders The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  35. Delineating the Council Members • Voting Council Members • Non-Voting Council Member The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  36. IMPLEMENTATION How Does the SGC Work?Operationalization and Limitations of the SGC The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  37. Decision-Making ProcessFor the approval of the School Principal/Head School Head decides on the proposal and/or recommendation of the SGC SGC members consult stakeholders and discuss concerns SGC members decide and recommend to the School Head The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  38. Operations – BudgetResource Mobilization and Fundraising SGC as a DepEd organization, the SGC shall be guided by DepEd policies • DepEd Partnership Framework Manual • DO 24 s. 2016Guidelines on Accepting Donations and on Processing Applications for the Availment of Tax Incentives by Private Donor Partners Supporting K to 12 • DO 82 s. 2011Guidelines on Recording All Donated Properties The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  39. Operations – BudgetResource Mobilization and Fundraising As a collective and consultative body, the SGC is not authorized to raise funds for its operations It maytap associations or organizations under itto lead resource mobilization like the PTA and/or Alumni Associations. It may avail grants from donorsprovided that the availment of grants and disbursement of funds are in accordance with the existing policies on partnership and donations (e.g. DO 24, s. 2016, DO 40, s. 2015, among others).  The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  40. Operations – BudgetTransparency / Auditing The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC) Budget for meetings and other SGC activities shall be charged to the school operating budget or other local funds such as school MOOE or Canteen Funds. Expenses of SGC shall be subject to regular accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

  41. Tenureof All SGC Members All voting SGC members shall hold office for a maximum of three (3) School Yearsand will stay for a capacity until the selection ofnew members and election of new officers. To ensure continuity, it is important and has been repeatedly emphasized in the draft policy that the SIP, a 3-year roadmap of the school shall be the basis of SGC's programs, projects, and activities. With this, all voting SGC members, including the officers (Designated Co-Chairperson, Elected Co-Chairperson, and Secretary), shall hold office for a maximum of three (3) school years.After their terms as council members and officers, voting SGC members may continue to be a part of the council and participate in the council's activities as non-voting members to ensure continuity in the implementation of SIP. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC) SY

  42. Removal from OfficeGrounds for Removal Misrepresentation of the SGC Acts on discrimination and gender violence Solicitation of financial resources Gross negligence Commits and / or supports unlawful acts Abuse of authority Acts that go against the interest of the school and learners The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC) Fostering disunity in the school

  43. Removal from OfficeDue Process Before a decision is made The removal from SGC of any member shall only be implemented after the accused member has been accorded withdue process. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  44. Removal from OfficeDue Process If the member is found guilty • The decision for removal from SGC shall be executed immediately. • The said member shall be suspended from being an SGC member for six (6) years. • The SGOD-SDO shall maintain a list of SGC members who have been disqualified for ready reference of schools. What else can the guilty party do • May file an appeal to the SDS within fifteen days (15) from receipt of the decision. • SGOD-SDO shall be the focal office and provide support to the SDS through a report (with findings and recommendations) • SDS shall render the decision on the appeal. The decision of the SDS shall be final. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  45. GOAL What Does the SGC Want to Achieve?Objectives of the SGC The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  46. DECENTRALIZATION The SGC empowers school stakeholders through by providing them the opportunity to  EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  47. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC) Please refer to DepEd Order 26, s. 2022: Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council

  48. The SGC Policy | Implementing Guidelines on the Establishment of School Governance Council (SGC)

  49. Thank you! Prepared by theBureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development -School Effectiveness Division

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