School Board Mandate

Riverside Education Support Centre School Board is comprised of community, parent and staff representatives. Members are nominated and elected for a 3-year term. Inquiries about joining the board or about our work are welcome.

Responsibilities of School Boards

The purpose of a school board is outlined in the School Education Act 1999. In essence, the role is one of contributing to the long term future for the school and maintaining oversight (not management) of the school’s operation. The board seeks to provide additional expertise to help achieve the best outcomes for all students.  This responsibility is independent of the running of the school which is the mandate of the principal.

Role of School Board Members

Parent members of School Boards bring their experience as parents at the school, and the views and context of the wider school community to School Board meetings.

Community members bring a particular skill to the School Board. This may include business, accounting or building skills, or some other skill that the school is looking for at that time.

Department of Education employees bring their educational expertise to School Board meetings.

More Information

The Department of Education has a webpage dedicated to explaining and supporting the work of School Councils / School Boards. A good coverage of the tasks of a school board are explained in Module 1 found under the heading of "New Council and Board Member Induction.