imhoff waldorf school management
COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
The College of Teachers is responsible for all pedagogical matters and the daily running of the school. The College meets every Thursday afternoon, and tasks are rotated and shared. The College of Teachers meets every Thursday afternoon during term time. The College is responsible for staffing, school rules and policies, pedagogical issues and the general running of the school.
The members study together, conduct interviews, receive visitors, handle correspondence and make staff appointments. Mandates report into College.
Daniel Raubenheimer is currently the Chairperson of the College of Teachers
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
In terms of the Constitution of the Imhoff Waldorf School, the Board of Management is responsible for the long-term sustainability and the legal and financial aspects of the school. Board members ensure that the objective of the school is achieved, essentially to promote the teaching of children in accordance with the Waldorf curriculum.
The Board members are a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve members, at least three of which need to be staff. The Board members have delegated certain responsibilities to various sub-committees and mandate groups as set out below.
Existing Board members are:
Daniel Raubenheimer, (Treasurer, teacher) Nan Raubenheimer (teacher); Denise Janssens (School Coordinator, FinCom, RemCom); Liza King (Chairperson, parent, FinCom, RemCom), Candy Voss (parent), Bradley Rogerson (parent) and Cara Commerford (parent).
Directors: Liza King, Daniel Raubenheimer, Denise Janssens and Fezile Mdzinwa
BOARD SUBCOMMITTEES AND OTHER MANDATE GROUPS
The Finance Committee (FinCom) is responsible for financial efficiency, financial planning, the annual budget, fee increases, appointment of the auditors and the annual audit. The committee work closely with the Financial Administrator and our accountants, Zuydam Accounting.
The committee reports and recommends to the Board of Managers. Current members are Liza King, Daniel Raubenheimer, and Denise Janssens, and they meet every 4 – 6 weeks.
RemCom is responsible for remuneration of staff, working closely with the Finance Mandate. Members are Liza King, Daniel Raubenheimer, Denise Janssens.
The Sponsorship Committee runs our sponsorship programme, which is committed to supporting diversity and to community development and enrichment. This group meets regularly with our sponsored families from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, encouraging them to become involved in our fundraisers and events. The committee also finds new sponsors and deals with any pedagogical factors. Members are Holly, Bilqis, Fezile.
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for raising funds for the development of the school. The primary function of the fundraising portfolio is to manage and oversee all fundraising events for the school. Members are Bonnie, Cassandra, Laura.
ADMINISTRATION
The Admin group is responsible for the administration of the school and supporting the College of Teachers in implementing administrative duties in the school. The members of the Group are: Financial Administrator (Carla van Schalkwyk), Cassandra Hunter (Enrolment and Communications Officer) and Denise Janssens (School Coordinator).
FACULTIES
The Early Childhood Development (Kindergarten, Playgroup) and Primary Faculty meetings are held weekly to study, plan festivals, engage in child study and discuss any policies or business directly linked to their specific areas.
Rep Group
There is a parent representative for each class. Class Reps meet once a term to discuss any relevant school matters, and their primary role is one of support to their class teacher for events, fundraisers and parent evenings. There is a rotating Chairperson.
Estate Management
Our Grounds and Maintenance Manager is Robbie Ambrosi.
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