Schools requiring further assistance may contact AISV in the first instance. We will in turn refer you to our consultants where appropriate.

26. Additional resources

Useful Resources

• Ascham School Limited Report to the Council of Governors on Governance and Constitutional Arrangements May 2006
• ASX Corporate Governance Council, Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Good Practice Recommendations (exposure draft of changes) 2 November 2006
• Australian Institute of Company Directors Chairman of the Board: A role in the spotlight 2006
• Guidelines for Boards of Regional and Diocesan Colleges in the Archdiocese of Melbourne August

Governance Guidelines

Across the Board

Purpose

Governance

Applying principles of good governance to schools

Legal status of schools

Primary legislation governing schools

Ancillary legislation

Funding and operating agreement

Structure of the school and delegation of powers

The key roles of the school board and its members

Legal obligations and potential liability of board members

Conflicts of interest

Charter for the school board

Constitution of the board and selection of board members

Orientation and ongoing education for board members

Retention of board members

Succession planning

The key roles of the chair

Legal obligations of the chair

The key roles of the principal

Relationship management

Performance management

Compliance and risk management

Board meetings

Establishing committees on the board

Whistle blowers

Additional resources

Appendix 1 – selection process

Appendix 2 – board skills matrix

Appendix 3 – performance management