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.
2026 School Council Meeting Dates
- Thursday 19th February – 5.30pm
- Thursday 26th March (Including the AGM) – 5.30pm
- Thursday 21st May – 5.30pm
- Thursday 18th June – 5.30pm
- Thursday 13th August – 5.30pm
- Thursday 10th September – 5.30pm
- Thursday 29th October – 5.30pm
- Thursday 3rd December – 5.30pm
2026 Sub Committee Dates
Finance Sub Committee
- Friday 6th February – 9.30am
- Friday 13th March – 9.30am
- Friday 8th May – 9.30am
- Friday 5th June – 9.30am
- Friday 31st July – 9.30am
- Friday 28th August – 9.30am
- Friday 16th October – 9.30am
- Friday 20th November – 9.30am
Infrastructure Sub Committee Meetings (Building & Grounds)
- Thursday 5th February – 9.30am
- Thursday 12th March – 9.30am
- Thursday 7th May – 9.30am
- Thursday 4th June – 9.30am
- Thursday 30th July – 9.30am
- Thursday 27th August– 9.30am
- Thursday 15th October – 9.30am
- Thursday 19th November – 9.30am
Fundraising Sub Committee
- Friday 6th February – 10.30pm
- Friday 13th March – 10.30pm
- Friday 15th May – 10.30pm
- Friday 5th June – 10.30pm
- Friday 31st July – 10.30pm
- Friday 28th August – 10.30pm
- Friday 16th October – 10.30pm
- Friday 20th November – 10.30pm
