Bryneven Primary School SGB Chairmans Report 2015 Bryneven

Bryneven Primary School SGB Chairman’s Report 2015

Bryneven SGB 2015 Strategy Workshop To the Team - thank-you all for attending and contributing!

Governance of Discipline, Safety & Security Review

Discipline, Safety & Security Review

Discipline, Safety & Security Review Risk Mitigation After the risk has been identified and evaluated, the school management team develops a risk mitigation plan, which is a plan to reduce the impact of an unexpected event. The SMT mitigates risks in the following ways: ■ Risk avoidance ■ Risk sharing ■ Risk reduction ■ Risk transfer

Safer Schools Project – ER 24 & Liberty Life

Grounds And Infrastructure Review

Front Garden - Grounds & Infrastructure

Pool Changing Rooms - Grounds & Infrastructure

Pool Changing Rooms - Grounds & Infrastructure

Pool Stands & Paving- Grounds & Infrastructure

New Psychologist Room

New Ground Staff Facilities

Ongoing Infrastructure Maintenance

Schools Technology & elearning Strategy

Ongoing Technology Reviews & Upgrades

Bryneven Technology Strategy 1) Base ICT infrastructure / platforms, backend and WAN network 2) Teachers computing capabilities, school wide network and cloud computing capability 3) Interactive teaching and learning ‘interactive boards’ / multimedia 4) Learner based interface systems PCs / tablets / e-books (2016 and beyond? ) 18

Delivering E-learning & Our IT Strategy Collaboration Flexible Work Anywhere Core Infrastructure Effective Admin Remote Monitoring Improved Communication Over 55, 000 lessons Phones Engaged Teaching & Learning New Learning Paradigms Remote Backup

Finance Presentation

Budget Process 1. Zero Cost Based Budgeting Process 2. Medium Term Expenditure Plan 1. Government Employees 10% Increase 2016 2. Thereafter Increases 2% Above Inflation 3. Transfer Pricing from Central Government – Water, Rates etc 4. Potential Changes in Tax and VAT considerations 2016

Value and Cost Drivers 2016

Value in Thousands Number and Value of Subsidies 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 1, 769 1, 351 1, 091 75 84 90 94 Number 75 84 90 94 Value 1, 091 1, 351 1, 769 1, 826 Axis Title POWERED BY PEOPLE 1, 826

Municipal Utilities – Water & Electricity R 1, 800, 000. 00 R 1, 600, 000. 00 R 1, 400, 000. 00 R 1, 200, 000. 00 R 1, 000. 00 R 800, 000. 00 R 600, 000. 00 R 400, 000. 00 R 200, 000. 00 R 0. 00 2011 2012 2013 2014 Series 1 R 513, 477. 00 R 450, 000. 00 R 1, 615, 884. 00 R 688, 754. 00 R 859, 413. 00 POWERED BY PEOPLE Average R 825, 505. 60

Salaries and Wages R 14, 000. 00 R 12, 000. 00 R 10, 000. 00 R 8, 000. 00 R 6, 000. 00 R 4, 000. 00 R 2, 000. 00 R 0. 00 POWERED BY PEOPLE 2010 R 6, 949, 017. 00 2011 R 7, 866, 220. 00 2012 R 9, 069, 379. 00 2013 R 10, 577, 967. 00 2014 R 12, 136, 678. 00

Educators to Learners 1122 1200 901 878 1000 830 786 800 600 43 65 45 43 50 No of Educators Rivonia 43 Bryandale 65 Bryneven 45 Montrose 43 Bryanston 50 No of Learners 878 1122 901 786 830 200 0 No of Educators POWERED BY PEOPLE No of Learners

Proposed Budget 2016

PROPOSED PROJECTS 2016 Chairs for Hall x 400 R 36 000. 00 Upgrade school lights to energy savers R 30 000. 00 Replace counter at Library entrance R 10 000. 00 Electronic Pool Cleaner R 60 000. 00 CCTV camera system R 170 000. 00 Resurface 2 x tennis courts R 145 000. 00 Convert pavilion into coffee shop R 50 000. 00

PROPOSED PROJECTS continued 2016 Tarmac and surface treatment for cricket nets R 70 000. 00 Shade ports over grand stands R 50 000. 00 Lightening detector siren R 50 000. 00 TOTAL R 671 000. 00 New PC’s – Knet R 350 000

Expenses by Category 2016 BUILDING & SITE PROJECTS 20% 3%9% BUILDING & SITE MAINTENANCE SALARIES & WAGES 8% 60% EDUCATIONAL AIDS & EXTRAMURAL EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES POWERED BY PEOPLE

Approved school fees 2016 Grade Annual Discounted Monthly 0 R 41 965 1 -7 R 26 180 Discounted 7% discount if paid by 31 January 2016 Monthly 11 x equal monthly payments R 3 815 R 24 350 R 2 380 ( R 200)

Proposed Resolutions 2016

That shortages in certain budget areas may be supplemented by surpluses in other areas, is approved. Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 1 The Budget for 2016 as tabled, which reflects the estimated cumulative effect of established trends of non-payment and of the total, partial or conditional exemption likely to be granted to parents in terms of the Regulations, is approved.

It is resolved that: School fees for the 2016 year shall be: Gr 0 R 41 965 per learner Gr 1 – 7 R 26 180 per learner Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 2 Public school fees are a statutory duty in terms of the South African Schools Act, No 84 of 1996. School fees be determined and charged by the school.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 3 A discount of 7 % be offered if school fees are paid in full by 31 st January 2016.

It is resolved that: The full outstanding school fee shall immediately become due and payable if any installment is not paid on the due date. Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 4 School fees are due, in advance, in the January of the year that they fall due, but written arrangements may be made to extend payment in terms of the options defined in the budget presented.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 5 Payment of school fees is a statutory duty and not a voluntary agreement, particularly not a credit agreement as defined in terms of the National Credit Act No 34 of 2005

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 6 The criteria for the total, partial or conditional exemption of parents, who are unable to pay compulsory school fees, be determined in accordance with the criteria set out in The Exemption of Parents from School Fees Regulations (as amended in Government Gazette 39392 of 17 November, 2006)

RESOLUTION 6 continued It is resolved that the following procedures will apply: • A parent who wishes to be exempted from the payment of school fees for a child at Bryneven Primary School, shall apply every term in writing by completing the relevant forms provided by the school and returning the forms to the school within 7 working days of receiving the forms. • The parent shall attend an interview with the school Bursar if necessary. • The Chairperson and the Treasurer will evaluate each application by applying the relevant legislation and regulations before granting or declining an application. • Applicants will be informed in writing, by the SGB of the outcome within 30 days of the parent lodging the application, provided that all relevant documentation was submitted with the application. Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015

It is resolved that: That the sum allocated towards Section 38 A payments as reflected in the budget as tabled, be approved. Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 7 The SGB be authorized to make payments to state-employed members of staff in terms of Section 38 A of SASA.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 8 All Parents/Legal Guardians pay for all supplementary workbooks and resources, exercise books, stationery and educational tours for 2016, additional to the school fees and are not subject to the exemption application.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 9 Bryneven Primary School Governing Body appoint Quivante Auditors as the Bryneven Primary School auditors for 2016.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 10 Resolutions presented and approved by a clear majority of Parents/Legal Guardians present at the Annual General Meeting will be binding on all Parents and/or Legal Guardians of pupils at Bryneven Primary School during 2016.

It is resolved that: Foundation Phase a) Home Language (English) b) First Additional Language (Afrikaans) c) Second Additional Language (isi. Zulu) – only applies to Grade 1 d) Mathematics e) Life Skills Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 Educational day tours are included in the Foundation Phase. RESOLUTION 11 The following academic learning areas are included in our school programme and are covered by school fees charged.

It is resolved that: RESOLUTION 11 Intermediate Phase a) Home Language (English) b) First Additional Language (Afrikaans) c) Mathematics d) Natural Science & Technology e) Social Sciences f) Life Skills Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 g) Zulu continued The following academic learning areas are included in our school programme and are covered by school fees charged.

It is resolved that: The following academic learning areas are included in our school programme and are covered by school fees charged. RESOLUTION 11 continued Senior Phase a) Home Language (English) b) First Additional Language (Afrikaans) c) Mathematics d) Natural Sciences e) Social Sciences f) Economic and Management Sciences g) Technology h) Life Orientation i) Creative Arts Approved and adopted 18 th j) Zulu Nov 2015

It is resolved that: All extra-murals and tours are voluntary. Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 12 Aftercare is not part of the school program. It is offered on a voluntary basis at an extra cost.

It is resolved that: Approved and adopted 18 th Nov 2015 RESOLUTION 13 The school be permitted to operate a current account as well as an investment account with a bank registered in South Africa.

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