Executive Committee

Objectives

The Parent Support Group (PSG) aims to:

• establish a close partnership with the school in supporting its programmes to enhance student learning and school experience;
• provide a platform for parents to build genuine friendships and provide opportunities for meaningful collaboration;
• provide a platform for parents to share parenting skills and experiences;
• initiate and implement programmes that enhance parenting skills;
• initiate and implement programmes that promote student well-being;
• uphold the image and interests of the school.

Policy

Election Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

• The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the PSG must be parents of children currently schooling in Tanglin Secondary School at the point of appointment;
• Election will be held every 2 years for re-elections of position-holders in the PSG;
• Election of position-holders will be held by end January of the election year;
• Position-holders will serve in Office for a term of 2 years, to a maximum of 2 terms;
• Each PSG member is subjected to one vote and has to vote in person;
• No proxy or representation is allowed when voting;
• There must be an attendance of at least 70% of members for election to take place.

Position-Holders’ Roles & Responsibilities

The PSG Chairman:

• leads the PSG in working closely with the School to champion the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Goals;
• leads the PSG in supporting the School in its programmes and causes;
• works closely with the School’s PSG liaison officer to coordinate and administer PSG meetings and programmes;
• is the uniting factor that binds the PSG in working together for the common interest of the school’s parent and student population.

The PSG Vice-Chairman:

• assists the Chairman in leading the PSG to work closely with the School to champion the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Goals;
• assists the Chairman in leading the PSG in the support of the School in its programmes and causes;
• works closely with the School’s PSG liaison officer to coordinate and administer PSG meetings and programmes;
• represents the Chairman in his/her absence in administering the roles of the Chairman.

The PSG Secretary:

• records minutes in PSG meetings;
• assists the Chairman in communicating to PSG members on notice of meetings and updates of PSG programmes.

The PSG Treasurer:

• keeps proper accounting records of the PSG account;
• updates the PSG regularly on the status of the PSG accounts;
• advises PSG on the use of PSG funds.