Monday, 14 November 2022

Attendance

Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Foley, Ms. Harpur, Mr. Gayer, Ms. Cullen, Ms. Doyle, Ms. Pheasey and Mr Gaynor.

As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (10 October 2022) were adopted following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Doyle.

Welcome

Ms. Johnston welcomed new members to this, the first meeting of the new Board of Management.

Health and Safety

The Board was informed that Derek Madden (Health and Safety Manager) would visit the school on Tuesday, 15 November as part of his normal duties.

Building Updates

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the meeting that a number of leaks appeared to be resolved while a new one had been identified.

The BMS system is complete.

Matters relating to the hockey pitch were discussed.

Finance Report

Mr. Mc Ginnity confirmed the publication of the draft accounts for the year passed. These will be considered further by the Finance sub-committee.

A video, developed by the Financial Supports Service, was shown to all members.

Leadership and Management

Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the meeting that clarity in respect of permanent Assistant Principal posts has now been received. The process of reviewing the needs and priorities in the school is ongoing.

Child Protection

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 10 October 2022. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

Anti-Bullying

The Board was advised that, to the school’s knowledge, no case of bullying was currently unresolved.

The Board was informed of the initiatives that took place as part of Bullying Awareness Week (7 – 11 November).

School Planning/Teaching and Learning

Updates in relation to the Mobile Phone policy and the Critical Incident Management Plan were discussed.

Principal’s Report

Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:

  • Ongoing school activities – e.g. sports activities, paired reading, board games
  • Recent fundraising activities for various charities
  • The cardiac screening and flu vaccine service provided to staff and students
  • Start of Year Mass in Clonard Church
  • The work of various groups in the school – Inclusion Committee, Green School Committee, Students’ Council
  • The award of our third Cycle Against Suicide award
  • Arrangements for the November exams
  • Assemblies planned for this week

Next Meeting

The next meeting was scheduled for 16.30 in the school on Monday, 5 December 2022.

John McGinnity,

Secretary to Board of Management. Wednesday, 23 November 2022.