SCHOOL GOVERNING

COUNCIL

SCHOOL GOVERNANCEcan be viewed as a systemwhich operates under theprinciple that education is ashared responsibility andaccountability among schoolcommunity stakeholders.

BASIC CONCEPTS RELATED TO SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

• A sustainable governance structure in school should produce stable and effective leadership which underpins achievement of the school’s objectives and which is sensitive to guarding the vision and values of the past, while being responsive to changes in community values and the preferences of the immediate stakeholders.

INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS

1. Students & students organization 2. Parents of students 3. Parents association in the school

1. Various gov’t agencies2. Non-gov’t agencies3. Civic & social organizations4. Alumni5. Parents of Alumni6. Retirees, Professionals7. Basic Sectors (buss., fisher folks, farmers, IPs, Cultural minorities and others)

COMPOSITION OF SCHOOL GOVERNING

COUNCILS

PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL

• Provides a forum for parents, students, teachers, community stakeholders and the school head to work together towards continuously improving student learning outcomes.

• Provide opportunity and environment to develop shared responsibility in the children’s learning

• Encourage and facilitate effective community stakeholders participation in school improvement process.

The cooperative role of the school governing council and school staff is emphasized.

Management and governance are clearly separated

The focus is on improving student learning outcomes

The broad definitions are set and monitored by the council

The school head and the staff are responsible for reporting progress of SIP implementation to the School Governing Council.

In this Model of Governance:

Mission Statement of the School Governing Council

• Communicates the ground of its existence

• Conveys the reason of its existence• The clientele it wishes to serve• What the council intends to

produce with reference to the school vision.

The School Governing Council of ______________________________ National High School seeks to collaboratively work with school staff and the entire school community in incorporating learning resources into the improvement processes of the school to ensure continuous enhancement of student learning outcomes.

Sample School Governing Council Mission Statement

Guiding Principles for the School Governing CouncilInclusive - ensures that all voices in the school community are heard and all perspective are taken into the account in the school processes.Respectful - recognizes differences among its constituents and appreciates all viewpointsTrustworthy – conducts its operation in an open and transparent mannerResponsible – strives to respond to the needs and aspirations of the community they serveEffective – continuously makes a difference in their students’ learningCommitted – commits to fulfill their role as a link in school level governance

Clear & shared goals

Openness

Positive Synergy

Good Leadership

Coopera-tion & Trust

Continuous personal

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Effective Communi

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Transpa-rency

Indicators of an Effective SGC

Functions of SGC

• Students welfare, discipline & well-being

• Development & implementation of SIP• Monitoring & evaluation of the SIP

implementation• Reporting progress of SIP

implementation to the SDS & the community

The SGC determines the general policies of the school on:

Limitations of SGC in the exercise of authorityIt shall not directly manage the schools as that is the

responsibility of the school headThe power and responsibility of the SGC shall be lodged in

the SGC acting as one body and not with the individual members

It shall act through the school head the conduct of its affairs

It shall not act on its own in any financial transactions involving school

It shall not enter into or be bound by any contractual transactions for and in behalf of the school unless authorized for such purpose in its Constitution and by-laws

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CImplement the SIP

Implement the policies

Provide accurate & timely information

Participates in the development of SIP

Generates resources to support the implementation

of SIP

Assists the school in installing the Monitoring and Evaluation Systen

for school performance

Organizes committees to support the school head &

staff in the implementation of SIP

Role of the SGC

RELATIONSHIPS:The SGC can make representation to LGUs & other

stakeholder groups to get the resources needed in the implementation of SIP

The SGC & the school staff must exist with mutual trust & respect & share responsibilities in the continuous improvement of learning outcomes

The willingness of the School Heads to involve parents & community members for the school tasks & in decision making provides a necessary foundation for all school-family-community partnerships

SGC provides an opportunity to develop a partnership between the school & community to improve the learning & well-being of all students

The role of the SGC is to assist in planning & setting direction for the school

The role of the school head is to provide the day to day management of the school

The positive & respectful relationship between the SGC & school head will be essential to the success of the school

Clear understanding of the rules for membership, roles & procedures must be developed

Summary Points:

The SGC must work for the welfare and well-being of all students

It shall not act on its own in any financial transactions involving schools

It shall not enter into or be bound by any contractual transactions for and in behalf of the school unless authorized for such purpose in its Constitutions and by-laws

Summary Points:

Believe you are special,Realize what a unique and shining star that you are.

No One who came before you,No One that lives today,

AndNo One that comes tomorrow

Cam walk, talk, move and think like YOU….

I believe that God place each of us in a post or structure to help co-create a word of love. In His own time, He will unfold the paths He has planned for each of us to explore.

I believe that people are gift of God and each of us can empower people who come within our orbit of influence to the greatness that each of us is larger than ourselves, due to choice and learning.

I believe that life is a gift and each of us will account for how we sustain, develop and

use our talents passionatelyand we drawing the same commitment from

others through modeling.

I believe that together, we can rise to every expectation.

It is our choice never to be shakenby the dust of despair, trash of frustrations

and the burden of“Ifs” and “what could be.”

To be of service to others is a holyfield, for we touch lives andhelp shape others everyday,systematically In meaningful

situations. Let us all savor always the blessings and equal the

challenges of every moment.

Just remember, “nobody wins until we all do.”

Where will THEYbe after beingtouched by yourcapable hands?

Where will YOURSchools be in thenext few years?

Only YOU can answer