The Council is the governing body of the College. The College Council determines appropriate educational policies within Department of Education (DE) guidelines that will ensure the College’s strategic plan is implemented and its resources managed responsibly.
The constituting order of the Council (changed in 2006 by Ministerial Order) specifies the following composition of the Council:
- Seven elected parents
- Four DE category employees other than the Principal
- The Principal
- Up to two co-opted members from the College Community (excluding DE employees) with a special interest in the college.
Elected and community members have two-year terms with half retiring annually, terminating on declaration of a ballot each year.
Elections are conducted according to the Education Regulations 2022.
Elections are held during February- March each year.
What is a school council and what does it do?
All Government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within statewide guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students.
Who is on the school council?
Any parent of a child enrolled at the school is eligible to stand for election as a parent member. Department of Education and Training (DE) employees can be parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school. The council also includes DE employee members and community members.
Why is parent membership so important?
Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school and contribute to its success, and to that of each student.
St Albans Secondary College has been fortunate to have the support of very keen and dedicated parents willing to take on the responsibilities of council membership and to become involved at this level in the life of the school.
Do I need special experience to be on school council?
No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future.
For further information, contact our Business Manager on 9366 2555.
Sub Committees of the College Council
Resources – Facilities and Finance
- These subcommittees focus on Facilities and finance within the college.
Education – Curriculum
- This subcommittee focuses on the educational needs of the college.
Wellbeing
- This subcommittee focuses on Student Wellbeing.
College Council 2024 Members
President: Ms Tracy Nero
Parent Members
- Ms Natalija Nesvadba (Vice President)
- Mr Dat Do
- Mr Haider Khan
- Ms Evelyn Teo
- Ms Jaspreet Kaur Cheema
- Ms Diane Hanmer
- Mr Sanjesh Naidu
Staff Members
- Mr Craig Jennings (Executive Officer)
- Ms Tracey D’Elton
- Mr John Coulson
- Ms Piera Bentley
Community Members
- President: Ms Tracy Nero
- Mr Quan Nguyen
Student Members
- Ms Talia Bui
- Ms Wren Truong
Nominee Members
- Ms Janet McKenzie
