The Free State Department of Education has launched the 2024 School Governing Body (SGB) Elections that will see all public schools in the province participating from 1 March to 31 March 2024 as the current SGB term of office ends in March.
Under the theme, Promoting Transparency and Accessibility, the department urges all parents and guardians to familiarise themselves with the process and procedures.
The department advises parents to ensure that they appear on schools’ voter’s roll before the voting date.
“SGBs have a very important role to play in the way schools are managed and the South African Schools Act empowers communities through SGBs to be actively involved in the welfare of schools located in their areas,” said the department in a statement.
Locals who are interested can nominate a candidate or stand for the elections.
“It is your duty as a parent or member of the community to serve in any way you can. Your reward is improved education for our children to give them a better future and contribute towards the strengthening of the South African society,” the department concluded.
Compiled by Gypseenia Lion