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School governing bodies (SGBs) are democratically elected bodies, consisting of parents of learners, the school principal, educators, non- educator staff, learners in Grade 8 and higher, and co-opted members. |
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Their purpose is to ensure that schools are run in an effective, efficient and cooperative manner so as to provide good education. |
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The attached SGB Support Tool has been designed to provide SGBs with guidance in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities in supporting education in their schools. The tool focuses on the following areas:
- Policies legislated by the SASA
- Policies implied by the SASA
- Meetings of the SGB and its committees
- Maintenance and procurement of school assets
- Financial planning and management
- Training and information sharing
- Planning
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Please bring the content of this circular and the attached SGB support tool to the attention of all teaching staff, members of the school governing body and parents. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2012:08:24
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