The National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) is calling for better training of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in local schools and greater community awareness of SGB policies.
According to Bhekizizwe Siluma, the NASGB provincial deputy chairperson, many SGBs struggle to meet their obligations and require additional training.
The NASGB offers training to SGBs, facilitated by the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance.
“The training includes financial management, development planning, and policy drafting,” said Siluma. “SGBs are still struggling to perform according to their roles and responsibilities.”
Siluma added that meetings held before the recent SGB elections were poorly attended by parents, which delayed the formation of new leadership structures.
“Due to the low turnout, we were unable to elect new leadership,” he said.
Stephen Pailane, an NASGB executive member, emphasised the importance of collaboration between schools.
“Some schools are performing better than others, so it’s important to share expertise to improve overall school performance,” he said. “Governance begins at school level — we are here to guide SGBs, not take over their duties.”
Nico Nhlapo, the association’s provincial treasurer, stressed that SGB members have the right to join any association of their choice.
“They are not obligated to join NASGB, but belonging to an association helps ensure that SGBs are properly capacitated,” Nhlapo said.
The NASGB plans to hold a meeting in the second week of the third term to discuss strategies for strengthening governance and encouraging greater parental involvement.
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