What is a school governing body ("SGB")?

A governing body of a public school is legislated as such by Section 16 of the South African Schools Act No. 84 of 1996 (as amended) ("SASA"). The governance of a public school is vested in its governing body.

Why a public school governing body association?

Legislation dictates that the governing body of a school may join a voluntary association representing governing bodies of a public school, (South African Schools Act No. 84 of 1996 - as amended - Section 20(3)).

Benefits

What would be the benefit to a school governing body joining this governing body association?

 

the Governors' Alliance Council members collectively have more than 100 years experience on governance matters

 

the Governors' Alliance has a substantial number of member schools in its fold

 

the Governors' Alliance runs a "help line" on all governance matters and legislation during office hours with an average turnaround time of 24 hours

 

the Governors' Alliance has an excellent resource base and expert knowledge with regard to the latest on the education front

 

the Governors' Alliance assists member school governing bodies with education legislation as it pertains to the effective and efficient governance of public schools

 

the Governors' Alliance sends out regular informative Newsletters addressing current and essential education issues

the Governors' Alliance sets reasonable membership fees which are suited to all public school governing body pockets