SCHOOL GOVERNING

COUNCIL(SGC)

ROY C. TUBALLA, CESEEPS-Araling PanlipunanDivision SBM Coordinator

Discussion Points: Legal Basis Definition Operational Concepts People Involved Purpose, Mission Statement, Guiding

Principles, Indicators Governance Roles and Relationships Getting Started

LEGAL BASIS OF

SGC

Legal Basis of SGC1. RA 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001)Section 1.2iv) The parents and the community shall be encouraged for active involvement in the education of the child. The participation and coordination between and among schools, the local school boards, the Parents Teachers Associations (PTAs) must be maximized; and

2. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 (Education Act of 1982, approved on Sept. 11, 1982)Section 7Every educational institution shall provide for the establishment of appropriate bodies through which the members of the educational community may discuss relevant issues and communicate information and suggestions for assistance and support of the school and for the promotion of their common interest. Representatives from each subgroup of the educational community shall sit and participate in these bodies, the rules and procedures of which must be approved by them and duly published.

3. Philippine Education for All (EFA) 2015The stakeholders of every school (school head, teachers, parents, students, community leaders, other groups interested in school practices) shall be able to use processes and results to determine and implement school programs to ensure continuous improvement in school quality.

4. Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA)KRT 1: Empowerment of key stakeholders in school communities which would enable them to actively participate in the continuous improvement of schools

OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS

OF SGC

1. Shared Governance• A system which operates under the

principle that education which is focused on the holistic development of school children is a shared responsibility and a shared accountability among school community stakeholders.

• The authority of education stake holders to jointly make decisions directed towards improvement of learning and promotion of children’s welfare in the school.

• The school defines the relationships among key players in its operations and expands its ability to work with the stakeholders through an effective governance structure composed of representatives from direct groups of community stake holders.

2. Shared Leadership• Leadership-as-partnership

internal and external stake holders are guided by shared vision and common goal• Distributed leadership

common culture to hold everyone accountable• Community leaders

where stake holders are included in the decision-making process they are most likely to implement change.

3. Shared Commitment• Shared ownership of the school• Shared organizational values and trust• Shared responsibility to see the school succeed.

4. Shared Accountability• Taking one’s fair share of responsibility for

outcomes.• Answers for actions and results of actions• Not only taking credit but also accepting the

blame

PEOPLE INVOLVED

IN SGC

People Involved in SGCInternal Stakeholders• Students and student organizations• Parents of students and parent associations• Teachers, Non-teaching and parent associations

External Stakeholders• GAs, NGOs, CSOs, alumni, retirees, professionals• Basic Sectors: Business, fisher folks, farmers,

indigenous people, cultural minorities and others

SGC:PurposeMission StatementGuiding PrinciplesIndicators

The School Governing Council (SGC)Purpose• A forum for parents, students, teachers,

community stakeholders and the school head to work together towards continuously improving students learning outcomes.

Mission StatementCommunicates the ground for its existence which states:• The reason for its existence• The clientele its serves• The products or services it intends to produce

The School Governing Council (SGC)Guiding Principles• Inclusive• Respectful• Trustworthy• Responsible• Effective• Committed

The School Governing Council (SGC)Indicators• Openness• Transparency• Effective communication• Synergy• Continuous personal development• Cooperation and trust• Good leadership• Clear and shared goals

GOVERNANCE

FunctionsSchool Governing CouncilDetermines general policies of the school on:• Student welfare, discipline and well-being• Development and implementation of the SIP• Monitoring and evaluation of the SIP

implementation• Reporting progress of the SIP Implementation to

the SDS and the Community• Management of council resources

School Head in SGC• Establish school and community networks• Serve as chief executive officer of the SGC

Limitations:• shall not directly manage the school• power and responsibility of the SGC acting as

one body not as individuals• act through the school head and shall not act on

its own in any financial transactions involving the school

• Shall not enter into contract in behalf of the school unless authorized by its constitution

• All decisions of the SGC should conform to the existing laws and policies of DepEd.

ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS

RolesRoles School Head as SGC Chief Executive Officer• Implements the SIP• Implements Policies• Provide accurate and timely informationRoles of the SGC• Participates in the development of the SIP• Assist the school in installing the Monitoring and

Evaluation System for school performance based on SIP and reports of accomplishment to the community and the department

• Generates resources to support implementation of SIP• Organizes committees to support school head and

staff

Relationships• The SGC can make representation to Local

Government Units (LGU) and other stake holder groups

• SGC and School staff must exist with mutual trust and respect and share responsibilities in the continuous improvement of learner’s performance

• Involvement of parents and community members for school tasks and decision-making provides necessary foundation for all school-family-community partnership

GETTING STARTED

Overview of the Election Process:1. School head convene stake holder

representative in an assembly2. School head explains the discussion areas:3. Readiness assessment4. Basic concepts of SGC5. Roles, functions, responsibilities and limitations

of SGC6. Constitutions and bylaws of the SGC7. Membership composition of the SGC8. Term of office of council members9. Election process

Overview of the Election Process:1. Awareness raising- Informing parents

about SGC and notice of organizational meetings

2. Nomination- Recruiting parents and community members to serve as council members

3. Election- clearly defined in the constitution

4. Installation - establishing council structures

Composition of SGCsComposition of SGCs should remain flexible considering the contexts of schools such geographical location and demographics

SGCs may elect the following officers:1. Chairperson2. Vice-chairperson3. Secretary4. Treasurer5. Auditor6. Chief Executive Officer (School Head)

In summarySGC is: A forum and advisory council for internal and

external stakeholdersInternal stakeholders- School head, PTA, SPG and Teacher AssociationExternal Stakeholders- GAs, NGOs, CSOs, alumni, retirees, professionals and basic and business sectors Bounded by principles of shared

governance, shared commitment and shared accountability

SGC programs and projects guided by the SIP for holistic and continuous improvement of students, pupil and school development.

To me SGC in essence means:

Shared

Governance,

shared Commitment and1. shared accountability

-royax

To be successful an SGC needs:TEAMWORK

1. Thank

2. Very

3. Much