Bassendean Primary School

In 2019 Bassendean Primary School became an Independent Public School and the School Council became the School Board.

The functions of the School Board is outlined in the Education Act 1999. In essence, the role of School Board is one of setting the long-term future for the school and maintaining oversight (not management) of the implementation of the school Business Plan. It is not about running the school – that is the job of the principal, but rather, about providing additional expertise to help the school achieve the best outcomes for students. Independent Public School (IPS) Board functions are consistent with the legislative role of a School Council.

Some of the responsibilities of the School Board include:

• • contributing to the school’s Delivery and Performance Agreement (DPA). This document summarises what the school wants to achieve in the future and how it plans to get there. The agreement is signed off by the Chair of the Board, the Principal and the Director General of Education
  • monitoring the progress of the school’s Business Plan
  • noting and reviewing the annual budget
  • participating in a review of the performance of the school
  • creating interest, within and across the community, about the school
  • approving fees, charges, contributions and items of personal use (personal items lists)
  • approving extra cost optional components of programs
  • liaising with other committees within the school e.g. the P&C

School Board Nomination

School Board Nomination Form

2025 Members of the School Board are: