Patoka School

The Board’s primary focus is providing education that will enable students to enhance their levels of achievement.

As Board members we are entrusted with the role of ensuring that the school is governed effectively. We are elected or appointed by our school community to make certain that school and its Board has the necessary structures and processes in place to effectively manage day-to-day operations.

The Board and the Principal form the leadership team with the role of each documented and understood. The Board’s primary role is one of overseeing, monitoring, leadership, direction and policy setting.

The Board is entrusted to:

Work on behalf of, and report to, all stakeholders
Be accountable for the school’s performance
Emphasize strategic leadership
Set the vision and strategically plan for the school
Ensure that it complies with legal and policy requirements – reviewing and auditing these systematically
Make clear delegations to the Principal
Work proactively rather than reactively
Ensure effective governance independent of personal perspective
Work for positive outcomes for all concerned

The Principal is:

Our chief advisor and the professional leader of the school
Responsible for day to day administration of the school
Required to report on progress to the Board on all delegated areas in a systematic manner
Required to work within the clear policy framework set by the Board