Governance
The Board of Governors of Al Shohub Private School is composed of:
- Owning family
- Stakeholder affairs representative
- Senior Abu Dhabi Educationalists
- Education/Business Advisor
- Parental Voice
- Principal
The responsibilities of the Board of Governors include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in the conduct and operation of the School according to
the Council’s regulations, policies and requirements. - Having full knowledge of all applicable federal and local rules and regulations relating to Private
Schools, and doing what is necessary to ensure School’s compliance and adherence to their
provisions. - Responding to the Council’s directives and requirements, for example in relation to inspection
outcomes and compliance issues. - Holding the Principal accountable for her implementation of the Board of Governors approved
policies and plans. - Approving School policies and development plans, and ensuring that the Principal’s
development policies and plans support achieving the School’s mission and values. - Setting out the School’s financial needs and operating budget, supervising the preparation of
the School budget and approving it. - Promoting ethical values, taking into consideration adherence to the values, morals, norms and
traditions of UAE society, and compliance with policies through appropriate and effective
oversight. - Measuring the School’s success in implementing its mission and aims and ensuring corrective
actions are taken if results show there is a need. - Investigating formal complaints against the School and taking appropriate actions in accordance
with the School’s complaints policy.
(In accordance with Policy 18 of the Private Schools Policy and Guidance Manual)