TRAINING COURSES

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• definition of a responsible person

• the role and responsibilities of a responsible person

• policy and procedures framework used in governance

• the role of the school charter / constitution in governance

• define and manage conflicts of interest with an understanding of the disclosure responsibilities

• related party transactions register

• delegations of authority schedule

• professional learning obligations

• induction process compliance

• financial reporting responsibilities

• NESA registration requirements

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• key financial challenges of schools and common issues in the financial management of schools

• how to monitoring financial performance using Key Performance Indicators and financial reporting

• fraud in schools and financial practices, policies and systems that need to be in place

• the roles of Treasurer, Business Manager, Principal and Board in financial management of schools

• financial information for Non Accountant responsible persons

• long range financial planning strategies and key elements for developing a plan

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• the responsibilities of Board Members

• their role as a Policy setter and monitor

• schools and risk management

• compliance issues and what to look out for

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• the difference between governance and management

• key roles of the Board and Principal

• delegated authority through policy and the key role of the board to set policy

• the pitfalls and dangers in poor communication and understanding of these roles by the board and Principal

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• what it means to operate for profit (s 83C of the regulations explored)

• related entities and conflicts of interest

• the role of the board in monitoring financial viability of the school as it relates to its operations and treatment of surpluses

• discussion around what are compliant/non-compliant payments

• the shared use of School assets

• helpful records and policies to keep

• the Non-Compliance process

• Community Governance framework – overview of governance framework for Schools and Not for Profit organisations that reflects the unique characteristics of these “relationship based” organisations

• The role of the board – effective boards and what they look like in terms of their role and the complementary role of management

• The place of Core Purpose, Core Values and Vision, and why they are important in a Community Governance framework in your organisation

• Board members legal duties and the role of board members and officers

• Boards and finances – how to keep the focus on finances but not to the exclusion of other board business

• Board processes – running effective and efficient board meetings and processes

• Board reporting – What best practice reporting should be coming to the board and how it should be presented

• Essentials in Strategic Planning – learn about the core elements of a strategic plan and how these work together to create a plan that moves off the shelf and works !​

This will introduce participants the key roles and components of the strategic planning process providing a framework to initiate their own process. Outcomes for participants include and understanding of:

• the definition of strategic planning

• key components in the strategic planning process

• key roles in the strategic planning process

• how to implement, assess and review the strategic planning outcomes

• the pitfalls in the process and implementation

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• risk and why management of risk is an important governance role

• developing for the school an approach to risk management (framework and culture)

• how to identify risks and implement strategies to minimise

• the breadth of risks in a School

• compliance reporting and providing a tool to implement this in board reporting

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• aspects of what makes a board work well

• dealing with conflicts of interest

• knowing who are related parties are and identifying transactions

Outcomes include an understanding and awareness of the following:

• the key components of Schools as Not for Profit organisations and the need to govern well to meet regulatory requirements

• key roles of the Board and Management in the governance and operation of the School and how this is supported by best practice communication through reporting

• how reporting and assessment enhances the governance process

• the types of reports that should be presented to the Board by Management (including samples)

The program for this course includes an understanding and awareness of the following:

• school financial viability and the role of business and finance in the school

• school Business drivers and KPI’s

• ACNC, ATO, Government funding, Census and FQ

• best Practice School Operational Reporting

• the Business Manager and Principal / Board relationships

• networking Q&A in 3 groups (small, medium and large Schools)

• general Q&A session

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• Board succession planning – assessing board skills and planning processes and policies related to board succession

• Board policy – what is it and how is it different from management policy, including how to write effective board policy and link this to accountability and assurance reporting

• Board and/or CEO appraisal, including how to perform this effectively in your organisation and provision of a template appraisal process

• Practical Strategic Planning – learn how to take your organisation through a comprehensive rolling three year strategic planning process that is being used effectively in many organisations

• The Board and CEO relationship – how to actively manage and ensure a healthy relationship between CEO and the board

• Conflict in the board – how to resolve conflict issues within the board, and between the board and other stakeholders

• Mission drift – how to future proof your Christian ministry and keep the light shining on core purpose and Christian distinctiveness

• The Board’s role in Risk Management

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