What is a School Governing Body?
The School Governing Body (SGB) is a statutory body of parents, educators and non-teaching staff who seek to work together to promote the well-being and effectiveness of the school community and thereby enhance learning and teaching. Section 20 of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 as amended (SASA) determines various functions applicable to all SGBs.
SGBs may also request “additional functions” as listed in section 21 of SASA from the Head of Department in each province. The provincial minister of education may also confer these additional functions (listed in section 21 of SASA) upon schools if he/she so determines and is satisfied that the SGBs concerned have the capacity to perform such functions effectively.
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What are the functions of the school governing body?
The governing body must
- Decide on an admissions policy for the school.
- Decide on the language policy of the school.
- Decide on what religious practices will be followed at the school.
- Adopt a code of conduct for learners which sets out disciplinary procedures.