Monday, 13 December 2021

Attendance

Mr. Gaynor, Mr. Quigley, Ms. O’ Donoghue, Ms. Foley, Ms. Johnston, Sr. Helen and Ms. Doyle.

Apologies were received from Mr. Gayer.

As Secretary to the Board, Mr. O’ Shea also attended.

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (18 November 2021) were adopted following the proposal of Mr. Quigley, seconded by Ms. Doyle.

Covid-19 Response Plan / Health and Safety

The meeting was informed that the trip to Germany had been deferred due to Covid concerns.

It was reported that the 6th year Christmas Show and Carol Service would both take place online.

Mr. O’ Shea advised the Board that the LWR Committee continued to meet every Friday and that 42 such meetings had taken place since August 2020.

Building Report

Mr. O’ Shea informed members that the fortnightly meetings with the FM Company and NDFA officials continued to go very well.

It was reported that remaining issues with the BMS were due to be resolved in January 2022.

1st Year Admissions, September 2022

The Board considered reviews in respect of students whose parents/guardians had requested same.

Report from Finance Sub-Committee

An Income and Expenditure Report was presented to the meeting covering the period from 1 September 2021 to date.

Student Care

Mr. O’ Shea presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 18 November 2021. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

The Board was advised that no case of bullying was currently unresolved. He reported that the Student Support Team continued to be active and that a “One Kind Word” campaign was being held in school in December.

School Planning / Teaching and Learning

The Board was informed that the structure of the 1st year curriculum and timetable continued to be under discussion by the School Planning Group. Good progress was reported on the content of the proposed LCAP for September 2022.

Principal’s Report

Mr. O’ Shea made mention of the following in his report to the meeting:

  • Recent correspondence from the Loreto Education Trust Board in relation to the future trusteeship of Loreto schools. It was agreed to return to this matter at the next meeting.
  • The successful completion of the school show, “Calamity Jane”, for which all cast and crew were warmly commended by the Board
  • The successful completion of online parent-teacher meetings in respect of 3rd and 5th year students
  • Plans for a live online information meeting for incoming 1st year students and their parents on 25 January 2022

Any other business

The Board discussed the contents of its Agreed Report to be placed on the school website by Mr. O’ Shea.

Sr. Helen extended her best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all members and thanked the Board for its great work and commitment in 2021.

The next meeting was scheduled for 16.30 in the school on Monday, 17 January 2022.

Billy O’ Shea,

Secretary to Board of Management. Monday, 20 December 2021