The School Council plays an important and valued role in the development of Jacana School for Autism. It has elected representation from both the staff and from the parent community and is responsible for the financial, policy and strategic direction of the school. The School Council works in partnership with the school to deliver improved learning outcomes for our students and to support the staff to achieve this. It meets eight times a year to specifically address the following:
- establishing the broad direction and vision of the school within the school’s community
- participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
- approving the annual budget and monitoring expenditure
- developing, reviewing and updating school policies
- raising funds for school-related purposes
- maintaining the school’s grounds and facilities
- entering into contracts (such as for cleaning or construction work)
- reporting annually to the school community and to the DET via the Annual Report to the School Community. This report is distributed in the school newsletter following the Annual General Meeting.
- creating interest in the school in the wider community
- listening to the views of the community
School Council Sub Committees
Jacana School for Autism has a Finance Sub-Committee, Building and Grounds Sub-Committee and Fundraising Sub Committee that meet on various suitable dates. If you would like any further information regarding these committees, please contact our Finance Manager.
2025 School Council Meeting Dates
- Thursday 20th February – 5.30pm
- Thursday 27th March (Including the AGM) – 5.30pm
- Thursday 15th May – 5.30pm
- Thursday 19th June – 5.30pm
- Thursday 14th August – 5.30pm
- Thursday 11th September – 5.30pm
- Thursday 30th October – 5.30pm
- Thursday 4th December – 5.30pm
2025 Sub Committee Dates
Finance Sub Committee
- Friday 7th February – 9.15am
- Friday 14th March – 9.15am
- Friday 2nd May – 9.15am
- Friday 13th June – 9.15am
- Friday 1st August – 9.15am
- Friday 5th September – 9.15am
- Friday 17th October – 9.15am
- Friday 21st November – 9.15am
Infrastructure Sub Committee Meetings (Building & Grounds)
- Thursday 6th February – 9.30am
- Thursday 13th March – 9.30am
- Thursday 1st May – 9.30am
- Thursday 5th June – 9.30am
- Thursday 7th August – 9.30am
- Thursday 4th September – 9.30am
- Thursday 16th October – 9.30am
- Thursday 20th November – 9.30am
Fundraising Sub Committee
- Friday 7th February – 10.30pm
- Friday 14th March – 10.30pm
- Friday 2nd May – 10.30pm
- Friday 13th June – 10.30pm
- Friday 1st August – 10.30pm
- Friday 29th August – 10.30pm
- Friday 17th October – 10.30pm
- Friday 21st November – 10.30pm
