The reason for committees
Governing a school is a big responsibility. The board has 3 core functions, but there are many tasks involved in each of them. Committees can be an effective way to manage it all.
Keep in mind that the governing board as a whole is still responsible for all of its duties, delegated or not. Committees are responsible for keeping the rest of the board in the loop on their delegated areas of responsibility. This includes:
- Updating the board on any issues or problems the committee's working on
- Describing the committee's accomplishments
- Detailing any decisions the committee has made
The 2 types of committee
Standing committees
These are created to cover regular functions. The most common committees include:
On the other hand, academies must appoint an audit and