Dear Parents and Carers
School Board Elections:
Nominations are now being called for positions on the Meadow Springs School Board.
The key role of any board member is to fairly represent stakeholders (staff, student, parent and community) views in
a range of forums that reflect both the Primary School and Education Support Centre position. Board members are
elected to ensure that the Schools position, and not necessarily their own personal view or interest, is promoted.
There are approximately eight board meetings each school year.
The Board has the powers and duties to make recommendations in the following;
 Establish and review from time to time, the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions;
 Planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities and directions;
 Evaluating the school’s performance in achieving them; and
 Formulating codes of conduct for students at the school.
 Make recommendations in consultation with parents and staff on an appropriate dress code for students
when they are attending or representing our school;
 Promote the school in the community;
 Approves charges and contributions paid by parents
o Extra cost optional components of educational programs
o Items to be supplied by a student for use in an educational program
o Any agreements or arrangements for advertising or sponsorship in relation to the school
 Provides advice to the Principal of the school on general policy concerning the use in school activities of
prayers, songs and material based on religious, spiritual or moral values being used in a school activity as
part of religious education.
 With the approval of the Minister or Director General, as the Minister’s delegate, to take part in the
selection of, but not the appointment of, the school principal or any other member of the teaching staff.
Being a member of the board can be and is an extremely rewarding way in which to support your community while
helping to develop and promote an outstanding Government school system. We encourage our Meadow Springs
community members to consider standing for election by completing the attached Nomination form. The school will
provide support to newly elected board members in the form training and induction when necessary.
The Board term commences on 1st July and each position is for 1 or 2 years or in accordance with the board’s
constitution. If you are considering standing for the Board you are invited to contact either Gwen Evans or Jennette
Armstrong on 9537 0400 to gain a greater understanding of the role of a board member. The election of board
members will be conducted at an “open” board meeting on 23 May 2017 at 12.30pm.
Yours sincerely
Jennette Armstrong
Principal
Meadow Springs Primary School
2 May 2017
Meadow Springs Primary School and Education Support Centre
Nomination for School Board Position
In accordance with the School Board Constitution Section 4.3, nominations are called for:
2 X Community Board Members – 1 Year Term
3 X Community Board Members – 2 Year Term
2 X Staff Board Members – 1 Year Term (maximum 1 staff member per school/centre)
Nominations close with the office manager at 3.00pm on Friday May 19, 2017 and can be returned by
email to [email protected] or hand delivered to the Administration Office at
Meadow Springs Primary School.
Section 5.0 – Elections
5.1
5.1a
5.1b
5.2
5.3
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In 2015 half plus one of the total community positions to the board will be for a two year period
(2015-16) and half minus one of the total community positions will be for a one year period (2015
only).
From 2016 the community positions will be for two year periods with the eligibility for re-election
for a second consecutive period not exceeding 4 consecutive years, as determined by the board.
From 2016 alternating half-board elections* (2016 = half plus one and 2017 = half minus one) will be
held annually.
Parents will be advised of places available on the School Board through the school website, P & C
meetings and parent notes. The election of Board members will take place at an open meeting.
Positions for all resignations will be declared vacant and an extraordinary election will be held to fill
the vacancy for the duration of the original elected period determined at the most recent half board
election.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the elections in 2017 will revert back to same format as 2015.
Position (please tick position):
1 Year Community Board Member
2 Year Community Board Member
Staff Board Member (1 x ESC, 1 x PS)
NOMINEE NAME: _________________________
Proposed by: (Name) _________________________ Signature: _________________________
Seconded by: (Name) _________________________ Signature: _________________________
NB Candidate, Proposer and Seconder must be Staff or parents/carers of students attending either school
NOMINEE’S STATEMENT: I concur with the above nomination.
Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM ABOVE AND RETURN TO THE SCHOOL AMINISTRATION
OFFICE BY 3PM May 19, 2017
EMAIL [email protected] OR
DELIVER IN PERSON to the Administration Office at Meadow Springs Primary School.