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)
Parents may contact the Board of Governors at any time, either by making an appointment through the school, or by emailing: governors@alshohub.org