ST PIUS X COLLEGE BOARD

In 1996, the Congregation of Christian Brothers established a school board at the College as part of the collaborative governance of the College. During the intervening years, the Board has developed into what it is today; this on-going growth has been beneficial to both the Board and the College.

In October 2007, governance transitioned from the Christian Brothers’ St Mary’s Provincial Leadership Team at Balmain to Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The EREA organisation with 38 colleges commenced its operation as a significant contributor to education in Australia, with over 40,000 boys enrolled in EREA Colleges. That is 20% of boys in catholic secondary schools being educated in the Edmund Rice tradition.
The Board is known as St Pius X College Board and consists of no more than twelve members. After a nomination/selection process has taken place, the Province Leader of the Christian Brothers appoints members for a term of three years. Upon completion of their term of office, members are eligible for re-appointment. Normally, no appointed member will serve more than three consecutive terms.
Despite this change in governance structure for the College, the fundamental aim of St Pius X College remains – to provide high quality Catholic education in the tradition of Edmund Rice whilst promoting the spiritual, academic, social, cultural and physical potential of its students.
An information evening is conducted annually for people who are interested in gaining an insight into the work of the Board. This also is an opportunity to invite people to put forward an Expression of Interest to be considered for Board membership at some time in the future. Board members and prospective board members are expected to undertake some training in board skills and to become familiar with the mission of the Christian Brothers in their work of evangelisation.

The Board meets on a regular basis in the College Board Room. The various Board Committees also meet regularly.

The Board acts in a consultative/advisory capacity within the context of governance to both the Province Leadership Team of the Christian Brothers and the College Principal. It does not interfere with the internal management of the College, nor does it have jurisdiction over members of staff.

Matters concerning the College that come before the Board for its consideration concern: finance, site and facilities, governance, review of the Strategic Plan (and annual action plans) for the College and how those documents relate to the Charter. In performing its role, the Board works to support those values and achieve those objectives defined in the Charter for Edmund Rice Education in Australia.

There is a spiritual and religious dimension to the role of the Board as it assists in the fulfillment of the Mission of the Christian Brothers in the formation of youth within a Catholic College, in the Edmund Rice tradition.
 

Board Members in 2010

The Board established Committees to tackle specific areas of responsibility.  The following Committees are currently active: