The School Board at Landsdale Primary School is composed of a group of dedicated individuals, including staff, parents, and community members, who are committed to enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for our students.
The School Board plays a crucial role in guiding the governance and strategic direction of the school.
The Landsdale Primary School Board:
- works within the Department of Education’s relevant legislation and regulations.
- contributes to the School Delivery and Performance Agreement and the Business Plan.
- endorses and reviews the annual budget.
assists with the formulation of Codes of Conduct.
- reviews the performance of the school.
- creates interest in the school within and across the community.
- assists with the principal selection when a vacancy arises.
- approves fees, charges, contributions and items of personal use, extra cost optional component programs.
- approves arrangements for sponsorship or advertising.
- liaise with other committees within the school.
- holds one open meeting each year to report to the school community; and
- provides advice to the principal on religious education and related activities.
The Landsdale Primary School Board does NOT:
- run the day-to-day operations of the school – this is the job of the principal.
- discuss individual issues relating to teachers, staff or parents.
- represent specific interest groups or permit special interests to dominate meetings.
- intervene in the educational instruction of students.
- purchase land, buildings, motor cars, and cannot enter into hire purchase agreements or obtain credit or loans, unless permission is granted by the Minister.
- Performance manage the principal or any other staff member
Chairperson
Michelle Santoro (parent)
Staff Representatives
Kerryn Woodhouse (Principal), Kristin Bunn (Deputy Principal), Rachel Paplinski
Parent Representatives
Diane Avice, David Haydon, Natalie Herridge, Marija Stoleski
Community Representatives
Margaret Quirk MLA