State integrated school boards have responsibilities beyond those of state school boards, including stewardship of the school’s special character and working in partnership with the proprietor. Boards operate within a complex framework of legislation, contractual obligations, and accountability for student achievement and attendance.
Effective governance relies on a strong understanding of key documents, clear role boundaries, and collaborative board–proprietor relationships that respect each other’s responsibilities. This foundation supports educational outcomes and the preservation of special character.
Review this presentation for an overview of how boards and proprietors work together. The sections below provide detailed resources for both parties to build shared understanding of their respective roles and requirements.
Build a shared understanding of your respective roles and requirements. Review the resources below for more information.
Role of the Board
Board Toolkit
- Integration Agreement
- Strategic/annual plan
- Memorandum of Understanding
- MOU Template
- Special character compliances for school boards
- Minimum standards for boards regarding special character
- Code of Conduct
- Proprietor Appointee role description
- Concerns and Complaints
- Flowchart – special character complaints
- Understanding special character complaints
- Where to get support
Understanding the governance puzzle
Legislation
- Key clauses and proprietor rights
- Actions for boards and relevant clause of Schedule 6
- All clauses of Schedule 6 and board actions
Governance manual
Guidance and advice
Role of the Proprietor
Safeguard Special Character
Special Character Guidelines