College Council

Glen Eira College is very proud of our school Council and the work it does. Our school council members are always happy to talk with current and prospective parents.

Lesley Lamb Principal, Executive Officer

Parent Representatives
Julie Staunton School Council President   julie.staunton@bigpond.com
Meaghan Leith Vice President     Meaghan.Leith@holmesglen.edu.au
Mike Seager Treasurer     Mikeseager@optusnet.com.au   0438 053 063
Caroline Hechtman
Peter Walker
Rhonda Brooks
Michael Polonsky michael.polonsky@deakin.edu.au
Julie Stout  julie.stout@monash.edu
Yael Cass
Pota Dunkley

Staff Representatives
Laura Bracatella
Simone Giulieri
Thomas Busse
Peter Brown

A school council:
• Is a legally formed body that is given powers to set the key directions of a school
• Is the major governing body of the school
• Plays an important role in school accountability and improvement processes
• Endorses the key school planning, evaluation and reporting documents

It’s functions include:
• 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
• Developing, reviewing and updating school policies
• Developing, reviewing and monitoring the Student Engagement Policy and the School Dress Code
• Raising funds for school-related purposes
• Approving the annual budget and monitor expenditure
• Maintaining the school’s grounds and facilities
• Entering into contracts (e.g. cleaning, construction work)
• Reporting annually to the school community and to DEECD
• Generally stimulating interest in the school in the wider community

Further information regarding school councils can be found at: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/governance/schoolcouncils