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ELOUERA SPECIAL SCHOOL 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
Board Report by Neil McDonnell Chairperson
This past year has been a rewarding but challenging year for the Elouera Association. The various activities of our Association have continued to consistently achieve great outcomes for people with a disability within our region. Years end is always a good time to reflect on the Association’s mission statement. Are we achieving our objectives? Are we faithful to the core values which underpin our very reason for existing? These are the important questions which Board, Management and Staff must consider from time to time. At the same time an organisation as diverse as Elouera will certainly be faced with a wide variety of challenges as it conducts its activities. On behalf of the Board I would like to express appreciation to management and staff for their ongoing and unwavering commitment to the people we serve. One of the highlights of the year past was the official opening of ‘The Forster Building’ at the Elouera Special School. The celebration was a happy and memorable occasion for supporters of the Association, past and present. During the year major capital works such as the new school building and have placed considerable strain on the staff and resources of the Association. There have also been significant financial pressures caused by a variety of external factors. The move to new industrial agreement for our school staff has added new cost pressures to the organisation. At the same time there is a need to maintain our existing assets such as buildings and vehicles. There is also the need to keep pace with technology which will benefit the people we serve. During the year such a technology upgrade occurred at the School with the purchase of twelve new computers and three interactive whiteboards. Management has responded to these challenges with strategic rationalisation of some services, restructuring of some equipment and vehicle assets and a review of staffing requirements. Our services have been required to exercise expenditure restraint within their divisions. As an independent service provider we must always be vigilant in regard to our financial viability. During the past year the Association has been involved in no less than seven audit processes, all with excellent outcomes. It is vital for the continued viability of the Association that our activities comply with all relevant legislation. We are accountable to many government departments and’ funding bodies’. These audits examine our policies, systems and procedures for compliance and consequently involve considerable time, energy and cost, particularly to our head office and senior management staff. I would like to acknowledge the work done by the staff involved in these onerous but necessary audits. During recent years the Board has recognised that as the Association has increased in size and complexity, there is a need for the Board itself to evolve so as to better reflect the organisation as it changes. Consequently Board members are undertaking training in the three key areas of Board responsibility, namely; effective governance, strategic planning and compliance. The training has provided a practical approach to understanding the responsibilities and obligations associated with being a Board member of a non-government organisation. The Board has also recognised the need for a diverse range of skills and backgrounds amongst its members. Our recruitment of members has reflected this need as we have filled casual vacancies in recent times. The current Board has members with backgrounds in disability services, small business as well as education. A Board with this type of balance can reflect the diversity of our operations and be a more effective Board. Recently the Board reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mrs Ros Burge and Mrs Anne Last. Ros and Anne have given valuable service to the Elouera Association for many years. On behalf of the Association I wish express our gratitude to Ros and Anne for their enthusiastic approach to their Board responsibilities. I also take this opportunity to welcome Mr Rob Junge and Mr Frank O’Connor to the Board. Whilst the Board is aware of the need for members with a wider range of skills, we are acutely aware that the main criteria for an effective and valuable Board member, is their empathy with and strong desire to serve those with a disability in our community. Finally, thank you once again to all staff, volunteers and Board members for your most valuable contributions to the Elouera Association in the past year.
Neil McDonnell Board Chairman.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT
By Allan Young
2010 was a very active year with a number of major projects being undertaken and completed. The largest of these of course were the car park upgrade and new buildings at the Elouera Special School. Thanks to funding from the Building the Education Revolution program of the Federal Government we have significantly improved the facilities of the Elouera School. The Elouera School commenced the year with low student numbers, just 14 students were in attendance for most of term one. Enrolments increased to 16 in the last two weeks of that term and then in term two and three we slowly increased to 17 students. Our fourth term in 2010 saw us enrol our 18th student. While it is great to have a larger better equipped school, this is expensive. A larger school means increased electricity costs which as we all know are increasing overall anyway. We have increased cleaning costs and the cost of cooling or heating the building for students comfort is also much higher. Our insurance costs have increased with the greater assets of the school as has maintenance costs. These are non funded consequences of the growth we have seen and they do put pressure on the schools finances. We needed to achieve higher enrolments to ensure the level of staff we had at the school in 2010 could be retained. In 2011 we would have needed at least 20 to 24 students; however statistically we have only achieved this level of enrolment for a single term in the past ten years. The reality is our only source of income is funding and this is based on student numbers. In 2011 the school will restructure to a two teacher system with a junior and senior section in the school. Student numbers will be capped at 16 (+/-1). We will retain three full time teachers’ aides increasing their hours and we will look at a part time teacher to allow for teacher release as well as establishing a list of replacement teachers that can cover in the case of a teacher being absent. During 2010 the Chief Executive Officer and Anne Last from the Elouera Association Inc board interviewed all staff, from their feedback and suggestions an action plan was developed outlining changes we will be making in 2011 to greatly enhance the operations of our school. A new strategic plan for the Elouera School is being worked on by the board and this will be completed in 2011. Elouera School has a team of staff which have many years of service to our organisation, it includes two teachers’ aides special that are the longest serving members of our organisations. Staff at the Elouera Special School bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the school. The strength of this school is the staff it has and those behind the scenes that work towards achieving the best outcomes for our students, the volunteers that provide many hours of unpaid time each week and the community that constantly amazes me with their generosity like the young people of the Strikers Football Club who did an amazing working bee on the grounds of the school in 2010. Thanks to the members of the Fundraising Committee who along with the Brady Trust, Belhaven School assisted in the purchase of our interactive whiteboards. Being a part of a larger organisation ensures that the school can weather financial pressures that a stand alone school would have difficulty dealing with. Our school did run at a significant loss in 2010 and it did receive support from the greater organisation to ensure its stability. Similar pressures in other schools have seen them close the doors. At the end of 2010 a number of our year 12 students left school, one moved into employment with Elouera Association (Inc) after several years of work experience and involvement in our transition program while another moved into our Community Participation Program and a third left town. We wish them all the best into the future.
THANKYOU Allan Young Chief Executive Officer Elouera Special School Head Teacher’s Report Elouera Special School provides students with Board of Studies approved Life Skills curriculum which enables them to move from Kindergarten through to year 12. The school is registered and accredited to teach towards the achievement of a Life Skills School Certificate and Life Skills Higher School Certificate. In 2010 one student worked towards the School Certificate and three others received their Higher School Certificate. Dylan Lennard participated in the Elouera Association (Inc) Transition to Work Program in 2010 at Elouera Recycling and Elouera Industries. This program enabled him to gain exposure to valuable work experiences whilst still supported by the school environment. At the end of 2010 Brett Cross Radnedge, Daniel Alaban and Dylan Lennard finished their schooling at Elouera and were sadly farewelled. Daniel has relocated to Wollongong and attends a Day Service/Workshop. Brett attends the Elouera Centre on a part time basis. Dylan Lennard is currently employed in a part time position at Elouera Recycling. Lucy Smith completed year 10. In 2011 she will work towards her Life Skills HSC and participate in work experience programs within the Community and Elouera Association. In 2010 the school commenced the year with 14 students. There were three classroom teachers. Annette Field was employed in a dual role of Teacher/Principal for a second year. Aides assisted each teacher in the classroom and also provided support to students beyond their educational needs with feeding and toileting. The Staff to student ratio allowed extra support in order to assist the varied and complex needs of some children. Liz Verri and Nancy Doubleday worked with the junior students. Annette Field and Jenny Roberts worked with the middle class. Sue Bradley and Stacey Hardy worked with the senior students. Earlier in the year a kindergarten student was relocated to another town and was unable to access the Elouera School due to transport issues. During the year there were another six students who enrolled. Three students were placed into the junior class, two students were enrolled in the middle class and one student was suitable for the senior class. Towards the end of the year Asha Daley and her family relocated to Gove in the Northern Territory. Classroom teachers in discussion with parents, carers and Aides developed Individual Programs. Board of Studies life Skills were selected for Secondary students. Modified K-6 Outcomes and Indicators were chosen for Infants/Primary students. Student’s achievements were discussed at the beginning of term one and plans were made for the next period of teaching and learning. Throughout the year there were other opportunities for parents to discuss their child’s progress. Anecdotal records, monitoring of achievements of syllabus outcomes and school based and workplace assessments were used to report to parents at the end of semester one and then again at the end of the year. Professional assistance and intervention from an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist have rarely been available. Teaching staff have had to rely on previous programs and invent updated versions to suit the children that have not been able to access these vital services. Accessing Professional Development courses has been difficult due to funding and the availability of relief Teachers and Aides. During the year all staff attended the same course on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thanks to the extra support from the Fundraising Committee, The Harold Brady Trust and the Belhaven School Committee; ‘Smartboards’ were able to be installed in each classroom. Teaching staff have received some in-servicing on how to incorporate this new technology into their classroom programs. Aides have also attended two morning sessions and were given an introduction to ‘Smartboard’ technology. ‘Smartboards’ have allowed an innovative approach to classroom lessons and student involvement. The current school mini bus has allowed each class to participate in community activities. Staff and Students are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new school bus funded by the ‘Newman Foundation’. In 2010 staff continued working on fine tuning the school curriculum, assessment and reporting procedures based on Board of Studies guidelines. These areas will be monitored by the BOS in 2011.
Liz Verri Head Teacher Elouera Special School
About the Elouera Special School The School Name The name, the Elouera Special School was first used in August 1970, nine months after the formation of the committee to start the school. It was chosen as it was the aboriginal word for pleasant place or happy place. In 2011 we are considering changing this slightly to Elouera School dropping the word Special from the name recognising this is what we are and it does not necessarily belong in the name. Contact Details Elouera Special School Liz Verri Phone 02 6942 2064 Fax 02 6942 4464 Email eloueraschool@bigpond.com liz.verri@elouera-association.com sue.bradley@elouera-association.com Head Office Allan Young Phone 02 6942 6586 02 6942 1505 Fax 02 6942 4833 Email allan@elouera-association.com narelle@elouera-association.com Address Scott Avenue (PO Box 271) Cootamundra NSW 2590
The Schools Motto “Preparing for Life” based on the fact our primary goal is to maximise a students independence later in life. Vision & Mission Statement The organisations vision and mission statements are:- Vision Statement of the Elouera Association (Inc) Elouera Association (Inc) aims to ensure children with a disability are fully prepared for their life and that once they become adults they achieve their full potential in the most independent way they can. Our aim is to provide services and supports that meet the needs of our current client base while always striving to meet unmet need in the region. We aim to see people with a disability fully accepted in their community as people first and their disability only seen as a part of that person, we aim to provide whole of life services and supports to a level that meets the needs and wants of individuals and their families. Mission of the Elouera Association (Inc)“The Elouera Association (Inc), based in Cootamundra provides quality education, employment, training, and other support services for people with disabilities and their families, based on their individual needs in Cootamundra and surrounding regions” Staffing Structure (As of 2011) Principal / Head of Organisation The school does not have a principal as such; being part of an organisational structure the legal head of school is the Chief Executive Officer of the Elouera Association (Inc). The most senior staff member at the School is the Head Teacher. Head Teacher Currently Liz Verri, the Head Teacher is responsible for the educational requirements of the Elouera Special School and all staff at the school are guided by Liz. Liz reports to the Chief Executive Officer, their two positions work closely to ensure the smooth running of the school. Teachers We currently have two full time teachers; one in the junior school and one in the senior school. Teachers Aide Special The school currently has three teacher’s aide special and these positions report to the teacher that the Head teacher assigns them to. Qualifications of Staff in 2010 Teacher/ Principal: Mrs Annette Field- Diploma of Teaching – Milperra Teachers College-1979 with 2 years full time at Elouera School. Teacher: Mrs Sue Bradley- Diploma of Teaching- Riverina College of Advanced Education NSW- 1981 with 7 years full time at Elouera School. Teacher: Ms Elizabeth Verri: Bachelor of Education- Australian Catholic University, Canberra, 1993 with 11 years full time at Elouera School. Replacement Teacher: Nerida McDonnell- Diploma of Education- Riverina College of Advanced Education NSW- 1974 with 31 years teaching experience. Teacher’s Aide: Ms Nancy Doubleday- Nursing Degree- 1980: Albury Base Hospital, Certificate 3 (Teacher’s Aide Special) with 14 years of experience at Elouera School. Teacher’s Aide: Mrs Jennifer Roberts – Teacher’s Aide Special with 15 years of experience at Elouera School. Teacher’s Aide: Ms Stacey Hardy- Certificate 3 (Teacher’s Aide Special) Certificate III Disability Work with four years of experience at the Elouera School School Hours The school hours are 8:00am to 3:30pm. Teachers arrive at 8:00am and prepare for the day; they depart 15 minutes after the last student leaves or at a time that they chose beyond this. Teachers aide special arrive for work at 9:00am and they depart at 3:00pm Students can arrive from 8:45am. Assembly We are holding one whole of school assembly per week in the hall. Parents will be invited to attend end of term assemblies and the Awards Ceremony at the end of the year. Parents Survey Parents were provided the opportunity to provide feedback on ten questions about the schools operations, overwhelmingly they showed satisfaction with the school. The full results follow the financial statements at the end of this report. School Administration Like all services of the Elouera Association (Inc) the administration is conducted from Head Office in Wallendoon Street. . The Head Teacher is responsible for local administrative requirements with the assistance of school and head office staff. Teacher Standards & Professional Learning During 2010 Elouera Special School maintained an enrolment of 14-18 students. These students were placed in 3 graded classes. Each class was supported by a full time teacher and full time Teacher’s Aide Special. During 2010 Teachers and Aides participated in a professional Development course on Autism. All staff participated in computer professional development activities throughout the year which complimented the development of the school’s computer network and Smartboards. The Principal completed the Newly Appointed Principals Program which consisted of 10 days professional development through the Association of Independent Schools. Staff also participated in professional development days with guest speakers, Gerald Wurf Lecturer of Special Education at Charles Sturt University and Lindy Billings, Board of Studies Curriculum Consultant. Both speakers presented on programming and Individual Student Plans. The Chief Executive Officer undertook a Diploma in School Compliance in 2010; this was conducted by the Association of Independent Schools over eight days. Teacher Attendance & Retention Three teachers and three aides were retained during 2010. There were 25 full sick leave days taken by teaching staff throughout 2010. Performance in State and National Tests Elouera School students were exempted from these tests due to their moderate or severe intellectual disability. This decision was made with parent support and agreement. Student Retention and Attendance In 2010 the school commenced the year with 14 students. Three students commenced towards the end of term one. An additional student enrolled at the end of term 3 to bring the enrolment back to 18. Retention rates in Secondary School
2010 Goals (Achievement of) Elouera Special School has been able to achieve a number if its goals for 2010 · Programming and Assessment- twice yearly reporting continued and the continued development of the reporting format has been ongoing, in consultation with staff and parents. Reports are now attached to a professionally printed folder and sent to parents each semester. IP’s are discussed with parents at organised meetings.
· School Computer Network- The development of a school computer network occurred in 2009. Six computers were provided through the Education Revolution Program and the Elouera Association purchased an additional six computers. Each class has four computers internet ready and networked to a server for file sharing. To enhance the network in 2010 three Smartboards have been purchased for use in each of the three classrooms. Teachers can now access shared files on the network and use them on the interactive boards. Teachers have developed literacy and numeracy lessons which are stored in a shared drive for use by all staff.
· Continued Literacy and Numeracy Programs- The school successfully ran literacy and numeracy programs which were funded by Commonwealth Grants applied for in 2009. Numeracy programs targeted money, time and measurement.
· Literacy and numeracy programs were linked to technology outcomes to fully utilise the new technology within the school.
School Based Improved Targets: 2011 During 2011 the school’s goals for improvement are:
1. Stabilise Student Enrolments: We aim to move to an enrolment of 16 (+/-1) and establish a waiting list of future students to create stability in the school and to allow for better planning and budgeting.
2. School Action Plan: Following extensive interviews with staff by the Chief Executive Officer and Anne Last from the Elouera Association (Inc) Board, a fourteen point action plan of changes that will greatly enhance the professionalism and efficiency of the school was developed. This plan will be fully implemented in the 2011 year.
3. Strategic Plan: In 2010/11 the board and management are working on a new Strategic Plan for the school. This will be presented to stakeholders in 2011. Parents Survey Again in 2011 we surveyed the parents satisfaction of the Elouera Special School, the overall results were very pleasing with a high level of support for the school. Results of this years survey can be found by following this link below Elouera Special School Parents Survey
Summary of Student Welfare Policies School Principles Elouera Special School believes education involves learning to live and function in a variety of environments cross the broad areas of this school’s curriculum independent living / personal, leisure and recreation, vocational skills, all incorporated into the key learning areas. All students have the capacity to learn and develop, regardless of their disabilities. Therefore, students should receive an education that respects personal privacy, promotes individual rights and dignity, allows personal choice and enhances the student’s sense of worth and dignity. Each student learns and develops through the provision of appropriate educational services, experiences and environments necessary to their physical, social and emotional needs, within the boundaries of personal safety. Students require an activities-based curriculum, which is age appropriate and functional, to broaden the individual’s opportunities and options for a personally satisfying and valued lifestyle. Each student requires an Individual Education Program in accordance with identified needs and educational objectives. The school’s approach involves the liaison with a variety of support services and resources to enhance the quality of each student’s life within their community. School Aims Through its Welfare program the school aims to develop and maintain · A unified school community embracing all students, staff and parents · A sense of enjoyment and satisfaction in belonging to the school · A feeling of dignity and worth and self respect for each student · An environment where all students will experience success · The student’s sense of personal and social responsibility for their own actions and decisions · A caring attitude towards others · That our students be accepted as valued members of their chosen community.
Introduction This policy is specific to the Elouera Special School In Teaching and a School environment good discipline is essential and without this sound Teacher Student relationship sensible and satisfactory teaching is impossible. Our aim is self-discipline and the capacity of self control. We must try encouraging the student’s independence and enabling them to become someone who can be trusted to do the right thing on their own. The underlying principals of this policy are procedural fairness. The use of corporal punishment or prohibited practices is expressly prohibited. Statement of Purpose Discipline at Elouera Special School is based on the following main principles • all students should develop self-discipline • all students have the right to an education without interference from other students • caring for others is the basic standard of behavior in all situations These can be achieved by • having respect for yourself and others • having respect for property and the school environment • taking responsibility for your own actions
We must try encouraging the students independence and enabling them to become someone who can be trusted to do the right thing on their own. Inappropriate Forms of Behaviour at School.
Consequences of Inappropriate Forms of Behaviour
If continued inappropriate behaviour occurs of a significant nature then expulsion may occur at the Head Teacher’s recommendation but only with the Chief Executive Officer’s approval and after all other reasonable steps have been taken in accordance with the Aggressive Behaviour Policy and Behaviour Management Policy. The Roles of the School Community Members in the School Discipline Policy Student Students are the key people in the Discipline Policy and this allows students to.
Parent Parents are informed about the Discipline Policy and their support for the school is encouraged. Parents will be kept informed of student progress, and actively encouraged to assist in the development of their children’s behavioural performance Parents are encouraged to support the Policy by developing their children’s understanding of rights and responsibilities. Parents will be given a copy of the Discipline Policy. Parents are encouraged to contact the school at any time to discuss their child’s progress or welfare. This can be done by phone, post or e-mail. Students are supported by parent and community participation in school activities. Teacher Classroom teachers provide lessons which are relevant and which will assist students in their learning. They will help students whenever possible and will offer advice when they feel it is needed. In the first instance, teachers are responsible for dealing with any discipline problems in their class. They will notify the Head Teacher of any ongoing discipline issues and they will reward student effort and achievement when appropriate. They can also liaise directly with parents when necessary. The school curriculum will include programs to develop resilience, positive choices & conflict resolution. Head Teacher The Head Teacher provides leadership and direction in relation to the Discipline Policy at Elouera Special School and supports the staff in implementing this policy. The Head Teacher encourages an atmosphere which allows all students to achieve their personal best in all areas of school life. The Head Teacher has the authority to take immediate action in situations where serious student misbehaviour occurs. A record of inappropriate student behaviour will be maintained by the Head Teacher. Chief Executive Officer / Board The Chief Executive Officer will intervene and provide support when the Head Teacher seeks assistance in line with organisational policies and principles. Suspension of services requires the consent of the Chief Executive Officer who will ensure that all alternative actions have been exhausted. The Chief Executive Officer will keep the Board of the Elouera Association (Inc) informed if suspension or termination of services may be required. Commitment
Due to the
varying disabilities of students at the school the discipline policy will be
flexible and tailored to the student’s individual needs and circumstances.
School Enrolment Policy Elouera Special School is registered as a school of a kind with children of a kind and will only accept enrolment of children meeting these criteria. Students will be assessed as having a moderate to severe or multiple disabilities including developmental disability, Autism or mental illness or any other significant disability.
Procedure · All enrolments require a completed School Enrolment Form. Eligibility to attend the school will be based on the Eligibility criteria document. · A report from a Psychologist stating the student’s disability after a formal assessment process will need to be sited by the Head Teacher · In certain cases the Head Teacher in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer may accept a new enrolment without an assessment of intellectual ability if they believe that the school may be able to meet the educational and support needs of the student and the parent or caregiver is willing to have an assessment done. In these cases the student will be accepted on a trial basis only pending the outcome of the assessment. · The trial period commences from the start of the student’s enrolment with sufficient time allowed( usually a 2 week period) to an external assessment to occur and to allow the School staff sufficient time to assess the education and support needs of the student and if the Elouera Special School can meet those needs.
Recommendation · Where the recommendation by the Head Teacher in conjunction with the Elouera Association (Inc) Chief Executive Officer is, that the student does not meet the eligibility requirements of the school, or that the school cannot provide the appropriate level of supports to meet the personal and educational needs of the student, then their enrolment trial will be terminated. · Where it is deemed that the student’s personal and educational needs can be met and eligibility clearly meets the requirements for enrolment at the school, the student will be offered full and ongoing enrolment.
ELOUERA SPECIAL SCHOOL - GRIEVANCE POLICY Preamble Elouera Association (Inc) recognises the need for a mechanism through which, either staff, students, employees, service users, members or customers can seek discussion and resolution of their concerns. The grievance policy and procedure has been designed to meet this need and thus ensure that concerns are dealt with fairly and effectively. Procedure
· Grievances should be expressed and addressed in a non threatening manner and without fear of retribution. · Any person with a grievance will not be subjected to any reprisal as a result of the registration of their concern. This includes obvious and subtle or implied reprisals.
· Grievances should however be addressed and where possible be resolved at the point of conflict or as low a level in the organisation as is possible. · Any person has the right to have an advocate present at any time. · Elouera Association has detailed Advocacy Guidelines that fully outline the role of an advocate and their rights. A copy of these guidelines will be provided to assist in this process.
· A copy of this policy and procedure shall be made available upon raising a grievance.
The full procedures and forms for submitting a complaint can be provided by the Elouera Special School Head Teacher or from our Head Office in Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE By Allan Young – Chief Executive Officer The Elouera Special School had a very tough year in 2010. We are posting an operating loss of $80,611.00 for the calendar year. Two unusual items, the Building the Education Revolution funds for capital works and the donations for specified items have been separated as they are not normal operating items and they are funds committed to capital projects such as the building project (now completed) and a new bus which will be delivered in 2011. Some key features in this year’s financials. Our income did increase and this was due to small increases in funding and grants for the School and grants for items such as computers and computer infrastructure. Staff labour costs increased from $390,355 to $421,865 making this the single largest expense we have at the Elouera Special School. Motor Vehicle expenses were down as we were able to secure taxi transport for students from Young and we no longer needed to offer our own bus service to these students. . Interest paid is slightly higher reflecting the increases in interest on the Brady Building loan even though the amount owed has been reduced. The admin cost has increased however this is now reflecting the level it should have been for many years. Elouera Special School contributes less than 20% of the cost of the organisations administrative function with the majority of this cost being picked up by our commercial operations. The level of administration at the school in recent years has increased dramatically with major projects under way. We reduced our expenditure on Public Relations advertising as we did not run the Prime TV campaign in 2010. Cleaning expenses are increasing with the increase in the size of the building and increased service levels. Travel and Accommodation increased with transport and accommodation costs associated with Sydney training (Principal Training) in 2010. The maintenance of land and buildings account includes the $50,000 spent on the car park and landscaping upgrades. This is offset with a grant of equal size being provided as part of the BER project. Audit fees are going up with increased levels of auditing being undertaken due to large projects. In 2011 this will increase even further with the change in auditors following our current auditor Hunt and McTavish no longer undertaking audits. The reality is that the Elouera Special School could no longer operate as it had been and changes needed to be made in 2011 to prevent the school suffering the same fate as Belhaven in Young. We can not continue to lose funds at the rate we have. In 2005 Emily Harris and I put to the Board that we would like to move to three classes with the aim of fully funding the third teaching position within two years. Unfortunately we only ever achieved this goal for a single term in 2007. In 2011 changes will reflect the actual funding we receive and we will continue to work on ways to maximise the support level to each student. The attached financial report is for the 2010 calendar year and refers to the School operations only. These figures have been audited by our new auditors Bush & Campbell of Wagga Wagga. They represent a true and accurate financial position of the Elouera Special School
THANKYOU Allan Young Chief Executive Officer
ELOUERA ASSOCIATION (Inc) ELOUERA SPECIAL SCHOOL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS School Year 2010
Includes
Balance Sheet Elouera Special School Profit and Loss Notes Forming Part of the Accounts
For more information on any item please contact Allan Young - Chief Executive Officer - Elouera Association (Inc)
Open the attached PDF below Elouera Special School Financial Statements 2010
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