Governing Council

Clare High School Governing Council

The Clare High School Governing Council’s role is to provide a link between the school community and the school principal, staff, and students to strengthen and support the functioning and performance of the school. It meets twice a term to achieve this.

Key Roles of the Governing Council

• School Canteen Oversight:
  Provide broad oversight of the school canteen.

• Strategic Direction and Vision:
  Consult with the school community to assist with setting the strategic direction and vision for the school, and in the development and review of school policies.

• Budget and Financial Management:
  Review, approve, and monitor the school’s budget and set the annual material and services charge.

• Policy Documents:
  Review and endorse the school’s annual report and other policy documents.

2024 Governing Council Members

• Kelly Hilton, Chairperson
• Trish Byerlee, Secretary
• Ruth Gielis, Treasurer
• David Klaassen, Vice Chair
• Dale Callary, Community Member
• Ben Marx, Parent Representative
• Derek Quinton, Parent/Agricultural Science Representative
• Mandy Drew, Parent/Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Representative
• Natasha Dunn, Principal
• Elise O’Neill, Office Manager
• Jacob Hayes and Andy Lee Staff
• Evie Tilley and Caelan Worby, Student Representatives

Current Activities of the Governing Council

• Site Improvements:
  Ongoing site improvements, including the proposed student wellbeing center development and digital school sign.

• Strategic Planning:
  Finalization and implementation of the 5-year whole-school strategic plan.

• Safety Improvements:
  Improving the safety of Blyth Road School Crossing, school pathway access, and student drop-off zones.

• Positive Behaviour for Learning Review:
  Implementation process for Positive Behaviour for Learning Review.

• Agriculture & Viticulture Committee

Community Involvement

The Governing Council welcomes input and feedback from the school community and encourages parents and caregivers to become involved with the council, its committees, and activities.