School P&Cs in limbo after decades-old rules fail to recognise online meetings

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School parents and citizens associations are unable to spend new money or approve school projects during the coronavirus pandemic, owing to a decades-old constitution that fails to recognise online meetings.

The constitution requires the associations hold one meeting each term as well as an annual general meeting. But voting can only occur when members are physically present, according to the P&C Federation's interpretation of the document, which has left groups in limbo during the pandemic.

Katherine Wake, a P&C member at an inner west school, said her association was unable to authorise spending on cheese and coffee treats for teachers"We adore our teachers and we wanted to love them up, and we couldn't even do that," she said. "It’s an outrage, there are big bills and decisions to be made. Some of the invoices P&Cs are responsible for are worth $40,000, for outdoor learning areas or air conditioning; they have to be ratified.

Northern Sydney P&C district council president David Hope said there were split views over whether electronic meetings were allowed.

 

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