113Functions of school association

113 Functions of school association

A school association has the following functions:

(a) to participate in the formulation and development of school policies, both in accordance with this Act and generally;

(b) to participate in the formulation and implementation of plans for the improvement of the school;

(c) to participate in –

(i) establishing and reviewing, from time to time, the school's objectives, priorities, strategic directions and values; and

(ii) the planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities, strategic directions and values; and

(iii) evaluating the school's performance in achieving those objectives, priorities, strategic directions and values;

(d) to participate in, and provide advice on, the selection of the person to be the principal of the school (other than a temporary principal or acting principal);

(e) to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on any matter relating to policy with respect to State schools and schooling;

(f) to foster in the school community an understanding of –

(i) the value of education generally; and

(ii) the benefits of education;

(g) to foster cooperation among teachers, students, parents and the school community;

(h) other functions determined by the Minister or prescribed in the regulations.