School Council plays an important role in the governance of Bentleigh Secondary College. It brings together parent, staff, student and community representatives who work in partnership with the Principal to support the College’s strategic direction and the best outcomes for our students.
School Council contributes to key areas including:
- approving the school budget
- supporting strategic planning
- reviewing and developing College policies
- promoting student learning and wellbeing.
School Council meeting minutes are published below to keep our community informed about discussions, decisions and priorities.
School Council Minutes 2026
School Council Membership 2026
School Councils in Victorian government schools are established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic), the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Vic) and a constituting Order.
Executive Members
Executive Officer
Acting Principal – Tristan Lanarus
President
Yvette Herft
Vice President
Tony Aravidis
Treasurer
Michelle Kumarich
Parent Representatives
- Emma Green
- Yvette Herft
- Michelle Kumarich
- Sharlene Connors
Department of Education Representatives
- George Ekonomopoulos
- Marc Koenig
- Kieran Jiwa
- Jenny Vlahandreas
Student Representatives
- Kito Mukasa
- Marcus Golonka
Community Members
- Harel Saig – School Captain
- Jordan Novytarger – School Captain
- Aaron Huang – Deputy School Captain
- Arshika Vikram Prakash – Deputy School Captain
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