In brief - Schools should adopt contemporary governance
standards
Schools should review corporate governance structures and
constituent documents such as Rules of Incorporation, Articles of
Association or Constitutions, to ensure compliance with
contemporary expectations and to ensure the efficient running of
school operations and business.
Royal Commission's observations on school
governance
The Royal
Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
made a number of important observations and recommendations
regarding the governance of schools:
The role of school councils or
boards is generally to establish the strategic direction of
the
school, monitor and review school performance, and report on the
school's management and operation to the relevant government
education authority. Another central role is to ensure effective
policies and practices are in place to fulfil the council's or
board's legal obligations, including protecting children
