1. Tshwane University of Technology
Faculty of Humanities
Department of Education Studies
Education Management 4
- Session 6 -
School Governance
Presenter:
Dr Muavia Gallie (PhD)
12 March 2012
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muavia@mweb.co.za
Content
1. Introduction
2. History of parental involvement;
3. School Governance and Institutional
Management;
4. Advantages of cooperation between
parents and educators;
5. Statutory provisions regulating
Governance;
6. Functions and Duties of SGB;
7. Conclusion.
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2. 1. Introduction
• Intention of the SGB regulations was to
give parents a say in the education of
their children;
• This is part of the democratic
philosophy of the new government;
• Certainly benefits, but could lead to
abuse by individuals.
2. History of Parental Involvement
• Parent-Teacher (Student) Associations -
PTSAs and PTAs;
• Management Committees;
• School Boards;
• School Governing Councils
• School Governing Bodies.
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3. 3. School Governance and
Institutional Management
• School Governance = principal, representatives of parents,
teachers, other staff and learners (in secondary schools);
- decision making in order to facilitate the policy process in the
school;
- does not deal with the specifics, but rather the principle
issues at hand;
- decision making focusing on the improvement of teaching
and learning in the school;
• Institutional Management = principal and school management
team (SMT);
- professional activities related to the core business of
education;
- decision making in the best interest of the learners;
- involves the day-to-day running of the school.
4. Advantages of cooperation
between parents and educators
1. Democratisation of education;
2. School climate;
3. Parents' expertise;
4. Education time;
5. Improved communication;
6. Parental duty.
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4. 5. Statutory provisions
regulating Governance
• Composition of the Governing Body:
- Principal (ex-officio);
- Elected members;
- Co-opted members;
• Election of SGB members (Term of office;
nominations; disqualification and removal of members;
dissolution of SGB; vacant positions; representivity; total
members; category representatives);
• Election of Office-bearers and committees
(Chair; treasurer; secretary = all 1 year; committees may
co-opt experts from outside);
6. Functions and Duties of the SGB
1. Drafting of a Constitution (definition of concepts;
name and objectives; member categories; office-bearers;
filling vacancies; resignations; committees; expulsion;
functions; meetings [once per term; annual general
meeting; record minutes; inspect minutes; report per
term]; dissolution; amendments to constitution);
2. Mission Statement (rationale; target group; service
provided; orientation i.t.o. survival and growth;
management philosophy; responding to school
community needs; public business image of school);
3. Language policy (LoL, LoT, LoI);
4. Religious policy (attendance on free and voluntary
basis);
5. Code of Conduct for learners;
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5. 6. Functions and Duties of the SGB ... Cont.
6. Suspension of learners (fair hearing; 1 week; more,
by SGB);
7. Admission policy (no test; not discriminate; no refusal
[fees; mission; indemnity agreement]; age requirements);
8. Supporting the staff (verbal to physical assault;
intimidation; harassment; insult);
9. School hours;
10. Financial matters (school fund; banking account; pay
money into account; secure and protect assets;
purposeful use of funds);
11. Movable and immovable property;
12. Service to the school (volunteerism);
6. Functions and Duties of the SGB ... Cont.
13. Recommendations for appointment of
educators (appointment, promotion or transfer only on
recommendation of SGB to HoD; HoD can decline
based on 'procedure', 'non-compliance', 'not registered',
'proof of undue influence', 'undermine democratic values
and principles');
• Correct procedure to be followed (advertise, apply, elect
interview committee, interview [+ observers], shortlist of 3, send
recommendation to HoD, HoD appoints);
• Correct criteria for refusal of recommendation
(affirmative action appointment vs best interest of children;
equality and equity during interviews by SGB; transfer of excess
educators; appointment or replacement of temporary
educators);
14. Educators employed by the school (working
time; leave, remuneration; termination);
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6. 6. Functions and Duties of the SGB
15. Financial management (estimate needs, obtain
funds, administer finance) - adhere to general legal
requirements and educational legislation (financial
discipline, involve all in planning budget, share budget,
evaluate budget regularly, adhere to budget planning);
16. Additional Functions (maintain and improvements
of property, extra-mural activities, selection of subjects,
paying service providers, others);
17. Closure of school (SGB must know, enough time,
submit petition, consider petition);
18. Non-Functioning of SGB (HoD appoints persons
to exercise these functions; 3 months, not longer than 1
year).
• End.
Thank You!
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