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.
2024 School Council Meeting Dates
- Thursday 22nd February – 5.30pm
- Thursday 21st March (Including the AGM) – 5.30pm
- Thursday 9th May – 5.30pm
- Thursday 13th June – 5.30pm
- Thursday 15th August – 5.30pm
- Thursday 12th September – 5.30pm
- Thursday 31st October – 5.30pm
- Thursday 5th December – 5.30pm
2024 Sub Committee Dates
Finance Sub Committee
- Tuesday 6th February – 9.45am
- Tuesday 5th March – 9.45am
- Tuesday 23rd April – 9.45am
- Tuesday 4th June – 9.45am
- Tuesday 6th August – 9.45am
- Tuesday 3rd September – 9.45am
- Tuesday 15th October – 9.45am
- Tuesday 19th November – 9.45am
Infrastructure Sub Committee Meetings (Building & Grounds)
- Thursday 8th February – 9.15am
- Thursday 7th March – 9.15am
- Thursday 2nd May – 9.15am
- Thursday 30th May – 9.15am
- Thursday 1st August – 9.15am
- Thursday 5th September – 9.15am
- Thursday 17th October – 9.15am
- Thursday 21st November – 9.15am
Fundraising Sub Committee
- Friday 9th February – 10.30pm
- Friday 8th March – 10.30pm
- Friday 26th April – 10.30pm
- Friday 31st May – 10.30pm
- Friday 2nd August – 10.30pm
- Friday 6th September – 10.30pm
- Friday 18th October – 10.30pm
- Friday 22nd November – 10.30pm
