Governing Council
The object of the CBHS Governing Council is to involve the school community in governance of the school to strengthen and support public education in the community.
It consists of up to 19 councillors including:
- Principal (ex-officio)
- staff members (nominated to the council by election at a general staff meeting)
- elected parent representatives
- students (nominated by Student Voice)
- community representatives.
The majority of councillors must be elected parents of the school.
The role of Governing Council is to:
- provide a focus and forum for the involvement of parents and the school community
- set the broad direction and vision of the school
- strategic planning including developing, monitoring and reviewing the objectives and targets of the strategic plan; and considering, approving and monitoring human resource and asset management plans
- determine policies for the school including policies for the safety, welfare and discipline of students
- determine the application of the total financial resources available to the school including regular review of the budget
- monitor and review the Services Agreement with the Department for Education
- report to the school community and the Minister on the strategic plan, the school’s finances, operational plans and the Council’s operations.
2022 GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Principal
Graham Clark
Chairperson
Amanda Baldwin
Staff members
Skai Perkins
John Maratos
Claire Tavender
Student members
Caely Thompson
Alex Wright
Parent members
Jodie Bonham
Paul Beresford
Linda Foot
Judith Portelli
Charmaine Saunders
Chantel Simpson
Clinton Walters
Community members
Helen Fry
Gill Golding
Guest member
Chris Picton
Contact email address
2023 Governing Council Meeting Dates
20 February
Term 1, week 4
Annual General Meeting 6:00pm-7:30pm