GOVERNANCE

School Sponsoring Body (SSB)

School Management Committee (SMC)

The School Management Committee will be responsible for:

• The general policies of the school;

• Approving and monitoring of the school’s annual budget;

• Receipt of funds for the operation of the School in accordance with the Education Ordinance (Chapter 279);

• Solicitation and receipt of grants and donations consistent with the mission of the school;

• Hiring the school’s Principal, Teachers, and Staff;

• Approving the school’s personnel policies and monitoring the implementation of these policies by the Principal, Teachers, and Staff or duly constituted committees; and

• Any other responsibilities provided for in the Articles of Association or other related regulations;

• Ensuring that the activities of the school are in full alignment with the mission of the school;

• Attending Board Meetings;

• Reviewing all materials received prior to each meeting

Rosebud Primary School will be governed by a School Management Committee (SMC) whose ultimate responsibility is to uphold the mission of the school by providing for the well being of the institution in the present as well as the future. The Board protects the public interest and upholds the public trust by applying the highest standards of service in governing the school according to its by-laws, and relevant government statutes. It is the duty of the SMC to make plans, establish policies, and assess the performance of the school as a whole. The Board also bears ultimate responsibility for the school’s finances and facilities. The Board must also identify, select, work with, support and evaluate the RBPS Principal, who is the professional educational leader of the school as well as its administrator. In order to successfully undertake all these responsibilities, the Board will organize, manage, and assess itself in an efficient, business-like manner.

  1. Academic Policy: Review curriculum to ensure compliance with the mission of the school; recommend policy changes to the SSB where appropriate; participate in program development and evaluation.

  2. Personnel: Recommend job descriptions to the SSB; review Head of School recommendations for hiring and firing employees; make recommendations to the SSB; and provide advice on personnel matters to the SSB and the Head of School.

  3. Community Relations: Seek out the active involvement of the community; act as a liaison between Board, staff, parents, volunteers, town, and the community to ensure the smooth operation of the school; plan social events; and oversee a strong home-school communication program.

  4. Finance: Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for approval by the SSB; review monthly revenues and expenditures of the operating, capital, and enterprise activities and present this information to the SSB; prepare procedures/guidelines to be performed by the audit sub-committee and review reports by this sub-committee for approval by the Management Committee; and provide advice on financial matters to the Management Committee and the Head of School.

  5. Facilities And Equipment: Determine space and equipment needs and costs associated therewith; negotiate lease; ensure compliance with all regulations; develop plans for any necessary renovations to the site; monitor ongoing compliance with regulations; and oversee maintenance of school building and equipment.