Roles of EDB, SSBs and IMCs
Suggested learning time: approximately 60 minutes
This section is mainly for school managers to understand the respective roles and responsibilities of the EDB, SSBs and IMCs under the SBM governance framework through watching videos and reading relevant information.
EDB
Handy Tips for School Managers ─ Roles of the Education Bureau, the School Sponsoring Body and the Incorporated Management Committee
(Speaker: Mr Benjamin YUNG, EDB)
Mr Benjamin YUNG shared the respective roles of the Education Bureau (EDB), the sponsoring bodies (SSBs) and the incorporated management committees (IMCs) under the school-based management governance framework.
Questions
- What are the respective roles and functions of the EDB, SSBs and IMCs?
- What role do the SSBs play in the development of their schools?
- What support measures does the EDB provide to school managers in order to facilitate the school governance?
SSBs
Handy Tips for School Managers ─ Roles and Functions of the School Sponsoring Body
(Speaker: The Most Revd Andrew CHAN, The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui)
The Most Revd Andrew CHAN believes that the Education Bureau (EDB), the sponsoring bodies (SSBs), and the incorporated management committees (IMCs) are working hand in hand to promote school-based management.
Handy Tips for School Managers ─ Roles and Functions of the School Sponsoring Body
(Speaker: Mr Peter LAU, The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong)
Mr Peter LAU shared the collaborative relationship between the sponsoring bodies (SSBs) and the incorporated management committees (IMCs) under the school-based management governance framework.
Handy Tips for School Managers ─ Roles and Functions of the School Sponsoring Body
(Speaker: Ms Mary CHIU, The Lutheran Church - Hong Kong Synod)
Ms Mary CHIU shared how the sponsoring bodies (SSB) support the operation of the incorporated management committees (IMCs) of their schools under the school-based management governance framework.
Questions
- How could SSBs facilitate their schools to cultivate students' learning and growth from the perspective of stakeholders?
- How could SSBs help IMCs develop strategic leadership?
- What do SSBs expect from the school managers of IMCs?
IMCs
Roles and Functions of School Managers ─ My Belief as Supervisors
(Speaker: Mrs Helen YU, former supervisor, Maryknoll Convent School (Primary Section))
Mrs Helen YU shared the roles and functions of school supervisor under the school-based management governance framework.
Questions
- What is the ideal school governance model for IMCs?
Suggested Follow-up Activities
Please read the information note entitled "Roles and Responsibilities of the EDB, SSBs and IMCs".
Which SSB does your school belong to? Do you know its vision and mission?
Please browse the webpage of your school and SSB (if applicable) to learn about their history, school philosophy, development and plans, etc. to help you grasp the major concerns of the school easily.