Monday, 18 October 2021

Attendance

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

Apologies were received from Ms. Johnston.

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

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (20 September 2021) were adopted following the proposal of Mr. Gayer, seconded by Mr. Quigley.

Covid-19 Response Plan / Health and Safety

The meeting was advised that school life was progressing smoothly and in compliance with the Covid-19 Response Plan. An increasing number of extra-curricular activities were

reported to be underway. Mr. O’ Shea informed the meeting of the increased difficulty in enforcing social distancing between students.

Decisions in relation to measures to be applied after 22 October were awaited.

Building Report

Mr. O’ Shea informed members that the fortnightly meetings with the FM Company and NDFA officials continued to go very well and that many issues were being dealt with efficiently.

It was expected that BMS issues would be finally resolved over the mid-term break as well as the installation of additional solar panels.

Report from Finance Sub-Committee

Mr. Gaynor informed members that the annual audit was underway and that a full income and expenditure account would be presented at the next meeting when the year-end process had been completed.

Details of the school’s insurance cover were presented by Mr. O’ Shea.

Annual Report to Families

The meeting formally approved the contents of its 2020/2021 annual report to families.

Student Care

Mr. O’ Shea presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 20 September 2021. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

The Board formally reviewed its anti-bullying policy in compliance with DES requirements. Additionally, an improvement plan was agreed for implementation in 2021/2022.

School Planning / Teaching and Learning

The Board formally approved the proposal from the School Planning Group to introduce the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme from September 2022.

Mr. O’ Shea informed members of the new CLASS hours – Covid Learning and Support Scheme – for the year.

Principal’s Report

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

  • The gradual resumption of training, matches, debates, trips and school show rehearsals – all warmly welcomed by the Board
  • The closing of applications for 1st year, September 2022 on 22 October 2021
  • Forthcoming CATs for 1st and TY students
  • The successful completion of start-of-year masses for all year groups in Clonard Church
  • The visit of Bishop Ger Nash to the school on 15 October 2021

Any other business

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

The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, 18 November 2021 at 16.30 in the school.

Billy O’ Shea,

Secretary to Board of Management. Tuesday, 19 October 2021.