School Committee Inquiry Sought
(New tealand Preu AuociatlonJ AUCKLAND, May 5.
Concerned at the lack of parental interest in the recent school committee elections, the Auckland Education Board has asked for a major investigation into the committee system.
The inquiry is proposed in a remit to the national annual conference in- September of the Education Boards’ Association. It recommends that an investigation committee be set up, including representatives from the Federation of School Committees and the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations.
The Auckland board has put forward four points for investigation:— The functions, powers and
responsibilities of school committees and the possibility of extending them. The method of electing committees, including eligibility, nominations and voting procedure. The respective role* ef the school committee and the parent-teacher association, and the question of amalgamation. Ways of attracting greater parental interest in school committee wort.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31362, 6 May 1967, Page 19
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