--- title: "School Governance Update: Preparing for Term 3" description: A practical governance update for member schools preparing leadership, board and operational priorities for Term 3. image: https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/hubfs/aissa/portal/news-images/ChatGPT%20Image%20May%2026%2c%202026%2c%2003_10_39%20PM.png --- [Search](https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/news/school-governance-update-preparing-for-term-3#mvs-search-modal) [Portal](https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/portal-dashboard) Menu [![AISSA](https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/aissa/assets/images/logo-aissa.png?width=227&height=49&name=logo-aissa.png)](https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/) Menu Search Blog # School Governance Update: Preparing for Term 3 January 1, 1970 2 min read [mailto:?subject=School+Governance+Update%3A+Preparing+for+Term+3&body=https%3A%2F%2Fportal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com%2Fnews%2Fschool-governance-update-preparing-for-term-3](mailto:?subject=School+Governance+Update%3A+Preparing+for+Term+3&body=https%3A%2F%2Fportal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com%2Fnews%2Fschool-governance-update-preparing-for-term-3) ![](https://portal-dev.mv-portal-lab.com/hubfs/aissa/portal/news-images/ChatGPT%20Image%20May%2026%2c%202026%2c%2003_10_39%20PM.png) As schools move toward Term 3, it is a useful time for leadership teams and governance groups to review current priorities, confirm responsibilities and prepare for the second half of the school year. This update is intended for AISSA member school leaders, school administrators, principals, business managers and board representatives involved in planning, governance and school operations. ## Key governance priorities Schools may wish to review several priority areas before the start of Term 3, including board reporting, policy review schedules, strategic planning actions and operational risks. - confirm upcoming board and committee meeting dates - review policies due for update or approval - check progress against annual strategic priorities - identify operational risks that require leadership attention - prepare communication points for staff, families or school communities ## Clarifying responsibilities Strong governance depends on clear separation of responsibilities between board oversight, school leadership and operational delivery. Where responsibilities overlap, schools may wish to confirm who owns each action, who needs to be consulted and what information should be reported back to the board or leadership team. ## Preparing supporting material Useful supporting material may include updated policy registers, risk summaries, financial reports, professional learning plans and key compliance documents. Where possible, these materials should be prepared early enough for leadership and governance groups to review them before decisions are required. ## Using AISSA portal resources The AISSA Resource Centre may include templates, guides and checklists to support school planning, governance and compliance activities. Access to these resources may vary based on your school, role and portal permissions. 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