Calling for ‘Expressions of Interest’ to the Mother Teresa School Council Executive.

Dear Parents

The school Community Council is an essential component of our school. Constitutional requirements for Council membership means there will be 3 positions on the Executive of the School Community Council from 2023 open for renomination. Any parent in the School community is eligible to nominate.

What does the Community Council do?

The Constitution states that the Council ‘provides opportunity for members of the community to support the mission of Catholic education in the school. Working with the Principal, Parish Priest and staff, the members of the Council and its committees provide leadership to the wider school community’.

Meetings are held twice a term and a commitment to attending these meetings is required.

How to nominate

Each nomination must be made on the Nomination Form attached. The nomination must be seconded and agreed to by the person being nominated. All nominations are confidential.  Nominations must be received at the school office, addressed to Carmel Maguire and labelled ‘Community Council Nomination’ by 3pm on Friday 25 November 2022.  

 Points to note:

• We currently have 3 parent member positions available with someone with the expertise to take on the Treasurer’s role
• If the required number of nominations are received, the nominees will be declared elected to the community.
• Only if there are more nominations than the possible 3 positions available, a parent community election will be held.
• Existing members wanting to serve another term of membership, can re-nominate.
• A term of membership shall be for a period of two (2) years.
• Members of the council may be elected for a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.
• At the first meeting of the new year, the Executive will appoint the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer from the elected members.

Criteria for Membership

• A demonstrated commitment to Catholic values and the ministry and mission of Catholic education.
• A genuine desire to be of service to the school community.
• Having the necessary skills to contribute to the Council’s work.
• The ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the Council and School Community. 
• Adequate time to give to Council duties (including two meetings per Term) and Council and Community activities.
• Willingness to act within the code of ethics for Council members.

Current Elected Council Executive Members – Damien Kelly (Chair), Lindsey Hackett (Deputy Chair), Simon Morgan (Secretary), Lisa Murphy (Treasurer), Tanya Bolton, Natalie Zanko, Kristy Mellor & Amelia Grace (Parent Reps), Janene Sadler (Teacher Rep). Invited Members include Craig Hart (AP), Amy Thomas (ELC Director) and Carmel Maguire (Principal)

2023 Membership

• Council member happy to renominate – Damien Kelly
• Members continuing to complete a two-year term – Lindsay Hackett, Simon Morgan, Natalie Zanko, Kristy Mellor
• Members stepping down – Lisa Murphy (Treasurer), Tanya Bolton (Parent Rep), Amelia Grace (Parent Rep)

Please feel free to approach Damien Kelly, Council Chair, or any Council Executive Members should you wish to find out more about the role and the operations of the Mother Teresa School Community Council Executive.

Yours sincerely,

Carmel Maguire