School Council

Executive Officer:  Sam Carlton (Acting Principal)

President: Sean Bassett 

Vice President:  Eddie Starcic

DEECD Employee Members: Sam Carlton, Louisa Beckenham, Donna Matthews, Meagan O'Sullivan, 
Parent Members: Jessica Furness, Melissa Johnson, Alexandra Elliott, Damien Hodor, Sean Bassett, Eddie Starcic, Sarah Isherwood, Ryan Underwood

Meetings

School Council meets on the third Monday of each month. 

2025 Meeting Dates

• 19 May
• 16 June
• 28 July
• 18 August
• 15 September
• 20 October
• 17 November

Standing Orders

The purpose of School Council Standing Orders is to assist school council to operate efficiently and effectively within
the legal framework and Department guidelines for school councils. 

Functions of a school council

The functions of a school council are outlined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and include:

• establishing the broad direction and vision of the school within the school's community
• participating in the development and monitoring of the school strategic plan
• approving the annual budget and monitoring expenditure
• developing, reviewing and updating school policies
• raising funds for school-related purposes
• maintaining the school’s grounds and facilities
• entering into contracts (such as for cleaning or construction work)
• reporting annually to the school community and to the Department
• creating interest in the school in the wider community
• informing itself of and taking into account the views of the community
• regulating and facilitating the after-hours use of school premises and grounds

School Council are very keen to hear your suggestions for our school. If you have any thoughts you would like to share or would like to know more about School Council  please email us at kismet.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au and type School Council in the subject box.