Each term Executive members meet with both the Minister & the Secretary to discuss key issues.

With the Minister, we discussed the pending Disability Strategy; EPAC processes and the wellbeing of our principals [the Minister advised he set up an independent review into EPAC led by QC Mark Tedeschi]; Principal classification, role statement and accreditation against the Principal Standard; the SAP HR tool & improvements; NESA and our $100 fee and what it is used for; Director of Rural Education; School Community Charter; Voluntary contributions.

Our Agenda with the Secretary [Murat & Georgina were also there] included open conversations about the Disability Strategy; Teaching & Learning [EAfS will continue, feedback on Best Start]; Supporting Principals [particularly with media & social media]; principal classification; Ed Services review – where we are up to on the 16 projects [ details will be forwarded to us]; Mental Health announcement for HS; Director of Rural Education, School Community Charter & DEL meetings email [ they are not compulsory & are best when co-designed]; Finance 6100 and 6300 funds – clarification that 6300 funds will not be taken.