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School Managing Committee

School Management Committee (SMC)

St. Paul’s Public School, Pallom

The School Management Committee (SMC) is the formally constituted body voted or selected from the members of the St. Paul’s Charitable Society, responsible for the overall governance, oversight, and management of St. Paul’s Public School.

This committee ensures excellence in all aspects of running the school and acts as a crucial link between the school, parents, community, and the government.

1. Purpose

The SMC ensures the smooth functioning of the school, promotes quality education, maintains accountability, and serves as a bridge between the school, parents, community, and the government/education department.

2. Legal Status

  • The SMC is a legally constituted committee as per the bye-laws of the St. Paul’s Charitable Society.

3. Composition

  • The School Manager – the Vicar of St. Paul’s Orthodox Syrian Church.
  • The Trustee and Secretary of St. Paul’s Orthodox Syrian Church.
  • The School Administrator and Director.
  • The Secretary and Treasurer of the Committee.
  • Elected members from the Society.
  • Prominent academicians and achievers from the community.

4. Tenure

The tenure of the School Management Committee is typically 1 year.

5. Major Functions & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and monitor the School Development Plan.
  • Monitor academic performance and attendance of students and teachers.
  • Oversee financial management and budgeting.
  • Ensure infrastructure maintenance, safety, and school facilities.
  • Promote enrolment and reduce student dropouts.
  • Address grievances of parents, teachers, and students.
  • Ensure implementation of government schemes and RTE norms.
  • Encourage community participation and resource mobilization.

6. Powers

  • Approve the school budget and monitor expenditure.
  • Recommend teacher/staff recruitment and disciplinary actions (where applicable).