Help for Boards
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Board Governance, Policies and Toolkit
Learn about working together, and how to use policies and tools to set your board up for success. -
Board Meetings
Well-organised meetings and clear documentation lead to better decisions and outcomes for students. -
Board as the Employer
Your board’s responsibilities as the legal employer of all staff, including your employment relationship with the principal. -
Community Engagement
The proactive release of information and how to engage, communicate, and consult with your school community. -
Concerns and Complaints
The difference between concerns and complaints, how to manage both, what to do if a complaint can’t be resolved, and more. -
Elections, Vacancies & Succession Planning
Learn about the elections that all school boards have, succession planning, how to manage vacancies, and more.
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Finance & Property
Finance in schools, paying staff, cyclical maintenance, and more. -
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Your board’s role in making your school a safe space for everyone.
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Strategic Planning & Reporting
Help your board determine outcomes, execute plans, and monitor and report progress towards goals. -
Student Achievement and Attendance
School attendance is essential for academic achievement, social development, and future opportunities. Plus, factors that impact learning, what data to look for, the two documents that make up the National Curriculum, and more. -
Information, Privacy & Copyright
The board has several responsibilities across these areas. In this section, you can learn about managing information requests, the role of the privacy officer, copyright licencing, and more. -
Student Stand-downs, Suspensions, Exclusions, and Expulsions
Your board’s role in student behaviour management, suspension meetings, and more.