The British School of Costa Rica

Introduction - The British School of Costa Rica is a private, independent school owned by Mr. David Lloyd and Mrs. Liliana Lloyd who have financial and legal responsibility for the school.  As a result, final decisions regarding the school are theirs.  Members of the Advisory Council do not have financial or legal responsibility for the school, but act as advisors to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd.

 

Members - The original Advisory Council was chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd.  It consists of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, the headmaster of the school and at least three and not more than six invited permanent members.  The invited members are people who have knowledge of and interest in the school and have, through their experience or professional expertise, the ability to offer advice and support to the school.

 

The Duties of the Council - The Council shall support the owners in ensuring the continued existence and successful future of the school.  The Council should consistently ensure that any advice it offers is congruent with the philosophy, mission and aims of the School.

 

 

1. Regularly review and approve the school’s philosophy and mission statement, ensuring as far as possible, that the school’s policies, aims and objectives are congruent with that philosophy.

2. Consider major changes to school policies and practices.

3. Approve and oversee the implementation of the school plan

4. Approve the quarterly and annual reports of the Headmaster

5. Offer advice on any matter the owners may bring to the Council.

6. Bring to the attention of the Council, for consideration and possible discussion, matters that members consider to be of significant importance to the owners.

7. Review the school budget and annual financial statement

8. Advise on contract renewal of the headmaster.

9. Review, at the request of those affected or of the headmaster, decisions regarding:

a) teachers dismissed for disciplinary reasons and b) expelled pupils

10. Offer advice on the suitable resolution of extraordinary, serious problems which may arise

11. Suggest and/or approve the incorporation of new members into the Council