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A Sneak Preview of Effective Trusteeship

The over-riding focus and objective of effective trusteeship is the quality of education that students at the school are receiving. A Sneak Preview of Effective Trusteeship. 2013 School Trustee Elections. During this session we will describe:.

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A Sneak Preview of Effective Trusteeship

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  1. The over-riding focus and objective of effective trusteeship is the quality of education that students at the school are receiving

  2. A Sneak Preview of Effective Trusteeship 2013 School Trustee Elections

  3. During this session we will describe: • Board composition/membership • Eligibility criteria • Desirable skills, experience and behaviour for trusteeship • The role and responsibility of the board • Where to get further help

  4. Who is the board? • State Schools: • 3-7 Elected Parent Representatives • 1 Principal • 1 Elected Staff Representative • 0-6 Co opted Trustees • State Integrated Schools • 3-7 Elected parent representatives • 1 Principal • 1 Elected staff representative • 0-2 Co opted trustees • ≤4 Proprietors appointees • Schools with students above Year 9 : • A student representative Equal standing Equal voice Equal accountability Equal vote

  5. Who can be a trustee? • Parent representatives do not have to be parents of students at the school. • Parent representatives do not have to be 18. • Candidates can nominate themselves if they are on the voting roll for that school.

  6. Who can be a voter? Who? When? What? How?

  7. What skills, experience and behaviour are we looking for? • Personal Qualities • Integrity • Honesty • Curiosity • Courage • Interpersonal skills • Genuine interest in the schooling community and its students • Time /commitment • General Competencies • Visionary leadership • Strategic thinkers • Analytical thinkers • Practical people • People who can communicate well with others • Team player • Job-related Competencies • Strategic expertise • Financial understanding • Legal understanding • Risk management • People management • Knowledge of education environment Adapted from the Australian Institute of Directors

  8. What do boards of trustees do? Representation Trustees, on behalf of the community, make decisions in the best interests of all students at the school. Leadership Boards set the direction for the school and are future focused. Accountability The board is responsible for ensuring that the school is well managed and is working towards achieving its vision.

  9. Questions?

  10. Thank you We hope that you have found this information helpful. Extra Nomination Forms can be obtained by contacting your local school or Returning Officer. CHECK closing time and date for nominations and voting.

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