School Governance

April 30: School Governance Weekly Wrap

Written by Ideagen CompliSpace | Apr 29, 2015 2:00:00 PM

Australia

Vic anti-corruption commission hears official arranged false invoices for food and alcohol

The anti-corruption commission in Vic has heard that an education department official 'arranged a false invoice for food and alcohol' to be sent to a school, according to The Age. The anti-corruption commission is inquiring into corruption in the Vic education department.

SA considers prosecuting parents of truants

SA is considering prosecuting parents of truants as a measure to lift attendance rates in schools, reports ABC News. However, the Education Minister has admitted that this alone is unlikely to solve the problem.

23 ACT schools apply for chaplaincy program

23 schools in the ACT have applied for the new school chaplaincy program. This is according to a freedom of information request reported by The Age.

Former student calls for revolution after controversy of principal's alleged comments

A former student of a school in Vic says that it is 'time for a revolution' after a school principal's alleged sexist comments. She wrote an opinion piece in The Age.

ACT teachers' pay deal likely to be rejected

The Canberra Times reports that ACT teachers are 'unlikely' to accept a new pay deal. Negotiations between the Education Directorate and the union are ongoing.

International

NZ teachers win court case for breach of contract

Two NZ teachers have won a court case with a school for breach of employment contracts. Stuff.co.nz reports that the teachers had their salaries cut three years ago without their knowledge.

Opera at school stopped on religious freedom grounds

An opera at a US school has been stopped following a legal challenge about religion in schools. The school is waiting on an opinion from legal counsel before it continues the production, according to cleveland.com.

Pesticide banned in other countries used in a Canadian school

A pesticide that has been banned in other countries was used in a Canadian school, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The school has been temporarily closed.

UK college principal summoned to disciplinary hearing

In the UK, a suspended college principal has been summoned to a disciplinary meeting. According to the Herald Scotland, the allegations concern a claimed culture of fear and bullying.

US student's family sues after son was allegedly urinated and spat on

A US family is suing a school over their son's suspension, claiming that he was being bullied. It is alleged that while he was showering, other students urinated on him and spat on him, causing him to retaliate, according to WFAA8.