Letter of Agreement - 7. Minister’s Commitments

7.         Minister’s Commitments

7.1       The Department of Education and Culture acting for and on behalf of the Minister, will support the PVEC School Advisory Council by

(a)        Acting in good faith to honour the spirit and terms of this Agreement.

(b)       The Minister will review recommendations submitted by the School Advisory Council.

(c)        Providing mediation when there is an unresolved conflict between the SAC and the School Board.

(d)        Communicating effectively and in a timely manner with the School Board and the SAC on all matters affecting or of interest to them.

(e)        Developing and supplying materials to support the SAC including copies of the Act, regulations and all relevant policies and procedures.

(f)         Training regional school advisory council support teams.

(g)        Providing ongoing professional development sessions and conferences.