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CONFERENCE NOTES and MINUTES of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 26th AUGUST 2017 TAMAR VALLEY RESORT, GRINDLEWALD Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations Inc. PO Box 183, Lindisfarne TAS 7015. Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations Inc. gratefully acknowledge the support of the following groups and organisations: 26TEN Family Planning Tasmania Mark George Books MSP Photography Tasmania PFLAG Tasmania Schools Plus SU Tasmania Tasmanian Associated of the Gifted Inc. Tasmanian Department of Education Tasmanian School Canteen Association Volunteering Tasmania Youth Network of Tasmania 1 Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations Inc. 2017 Annual Conference and AGM CONTENTS Page CONFERENCE NOTES 1 Attendance and Apologies 1 Opening Address by the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, Tasmanian Minister for Education and Training 4 Address by Ms Michelle O’Byrne MP, Shadow Tasmanian Minister for Education and Training 6 Address by Trade Table Holders 7 Key Note Speaker Steve Biddulph 7 MINUTES of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9 Notification of Office Bearers 10 President’s Report 10 Financial Report 11 Agenda Items 11 Appendix A Attendance and Apologies 26 Appendix B President’s Report 27 Appendix C Representation on Committees 30 Appendix D Financial Reports and Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements 33 Appendix E 2016-17 Management Committee 43 Appendix F List of Affiliated School Members 47 Appendix G List of Life Members 51 2 CONFERENCE NOTES August 26th, 2017, Grindelwald Abstract A summary of speeches and presentations given by the Minister for Education & Training the Hon. Jeremy Rockliff, the Opposition Spokesperson for Education Michelle O’Byrne, and Keynote Speaker Steve Biddulph. TASMANIAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE SCHOOL ORGANISATIONS INC. ABN: 28 261 465 779 PO Box 183 Lindisfarne TAS 7015 email [email protected] ATTENDEES: President: Ant Dry Delegates: Andrews Creek Primary Sonia Badcock Lindisfarne North Primary Nigel Jones Bracknell Primary Stephanie Natone Primary Gillian Binet Horton Burnie High Rosalie Martin Newstead College Tom Daddow Burnie Primary Dylan Halfacre Jen Eddington Amina Keygan Nixon Street Primary Claire Willliams Clarence High Nigel Jones Prospect High Bruce Anderson Deloraine Primary Alison Scott Punchbowl Primary Jane Ledingham Don College Lisa Gillard Phillip Spratt Queechy High School Jason Orr Evandale Primary Tania Innes Ruth Orr Rachel Riley Scottsdale High Dale Jessup Fairview Primary David Banks Swansea Primary Ellie Woolnough Glen Dhu Primary Rob Whyte Taroona High John Gibson Hagley Farm School Jayne Clark Tasmanian eSchool Ben Cunningham Kings Meadows High School Carol Gordon Mikayla Grosse Lilydale District School Tami Schwanck Westbury Primary Danny Taylor TASSO Management Committee: TASSO Life Members: Jared Dickason Lindie Read Peter Kearney Jenny Eddington Lyn Spaulding Jenny Bowie Trudy Margetts Richard Pickup Gary Morse Phillip Cornwell Proxy Votes: Forth Primary School Ulverstone Primary School 1 Invited Guests and Speakers: Hon. Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training Michelle O’Bryne, Shadow Minister for Education Steve Biddulph, Guest Speaker Jenny Gale, Secretary, Department of Education, panel participant Jannette Armstrong, United Voice Ivan Webb, ACSSO Sally Mitchell, Guest Staff: Debra McOrist-Mitchell, Operations Manager Morgan Read, Administration Officer APOLOGIES: Stephen Parry President of the Senate. Will Hodgman Premier Rebecca White MP, Leader of the Opposition Tasmania Chris Lynch Hellyer College Ian Norton Launceston College SA Chair Paul Geyer CEO Principal Australia Institute Stephen Mannering Chair Tasmanian Registration Board Tim Bullard Deputy Secretary Strategy and Performance Judy Travers Learning Services Southern Region Kate O'Neil Professional Learning Institute Daniel Hulme Ex TASSO Member Audrey Mitchelson Life Member Di Ellson Life Member Libby Bailey Life Member Pat Jackson Life Member Albert Van Zetten Mayor of Launceston Christina Holmdahl Mayor of West Tamar Council Gayle Walters President of P&C QLD John Haydon President ACT P&C Kylie Catto President of WACSSO Emily Gardner President of Tas Isolated Children's Parents' Association Malcom Elliott President of the Tasmanian Principals Association Helen Richardson President, Australian Education Union (TAS) Hon. Tania Rattray MLC, Member for Apsley 2 Hon. Craig Farrell MLC, Member for Derwent Hon. Josh Willie MLC, Member for Elwick Hon. Rob Valentine MLC, Member for Hobart Hon. Michael Gaffney MLC, Member for Mersey Hon. Ruth Forrest MLC, Member for Murchison Hon. Jim Wilkinson MLC, Member for Nelson Hon. Kerry Finch MLC, Member for Rosevears Hon. Sarah Lovell MLC, Member for Rumney Hon. Greg Hall MLC, Member for Western Tiers Hon. Ivan Dean MLC, Member for Windermere 3 CHAIRPERSON: Ant Dry TASSO President WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER: 9.00am I would like to pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the Traditional Owners and continuing custodians of the land our school now stands on; and all Country in Tasmania. I would also like to acknowledge Elders – past and present. Ant Dry welcomed all delegates and guests to the 2017 TASSO Conference, AGM and 70th Celebration and introduced the Minister for Education and Training the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff to officially open the Conference. OFFICIAL OPENING Minister for Education and Training the Hon. Jeremy Rockliff thanked Ant Dry for the opportunity to open Conference and congratulated TASSO on 70 strong years of excellent advocacy and strong support for public education, offering his apology for needing to leave for another ministerial appointment. Minister Rockliff acknowledged Ant Dry, Lisa Gillard and Jenny Gale [Secretary, Department of Education], Steve Biddulph, Michelle O’Byrne Shadow Minister for Education, representatives of State School Associations and thanked them for their contribution, and Phillip Spratt President of ACSSO. The Minister continued his address mentioning the following: • His appreciation of the 70 years work done insuring parents have a strong and committed voice not just your own school but all schools. Parents are the first educator and the existence of TASSO for 70 is testament to the continuing relevance of parents. • Recognised that this is his fourth conference address and that education is fundamental to the success and growth of Tasmania and every student has a right to a quality education. 53.7% of high schools have extended to years 11 and 12. There is excellent collaboration between colleges and extended high schools, with teggana Collective being a good example. Children are staying longer, and quality education is vitally important, and commitment to further improvement. Change has happened in past 3 ½ years and must continue, and it will. • 2016 Education Act reflects what is currently happening and looks to the future. July 10th raised educational requirements, reconciliation regarding attendance, behaviour expectations, dual enrolments for disability, are some of the Bill’s strengths. Ongoing consultation beyond passing the Bill, has resulted in the Working Together for 3 Year Old’s Initiative lead to greater access to high quality early learning. • Keeping students at school is key. Engagement and satisfaction of students means positive outcomes. The way to break disadvantage is: quality and early access to education, The Early Care Sector and DoE can codesign a program; investment to increase student wellbeing and engagement; Principals need greater support; Child and Student Wellbeing Unit; School Nurses being extended to other schools, focus on school wide prevention and detection; and promote a culture of life lone learning. 4 • An agenda item listed for today is Levies, the Minister supports no student being disadvantaged and looks forward to the outcome. • Thanked TASSO for support for the Disability and Inclusion Advisory Panel. DoE is partnering with the PLI and UTas to develop an inclusive element in training. Improvements have been made but we can do better, there is a need for it and investment. • Capital investment in schools needs to continue, ensuring contemporary learning spaces with disability access. A lot of schools were built in early 60’s and not much has changed since. • Raising the level of parent engagement particularly in early years, LiFT is exciting, empowers and is a positive influence on parents. • As a Government we have set ambitious aims which we all have a responsibility in achieving. We are genuinely encouraged by TASSO participation in this and look forward to working together. • In closing, - this is the fourth TASSO Conference I have attended and with the upcoming State Election I take nothing for granted. I put my hand up every 4 years as does Michelle O’Byrne. Experience as Minister for Education has opened my eyes and I have enjoyed the experience, proud of my contribution but now have a greater sense for needs based funding, appreciation of Principals and staff. Public Education is the only effective vehicle to support families need. Thanks to everyone for their contribution. Minister Rockliff agreed to take questions from the floor. Amina Keygan Burnie PS Association Chairperson – Research shows the single most predictive measure for student success is parent engagement, what wrap around service and when will it roll out? Minister – LiFT, LiL, B4, Early Learning Centres and the B8 strategy exist. There is a lot of focus on the early years and interest in the new Working Together for 3 Year Olds initiative. TasCOSS