Monday, 25 August 2025
Agreed Report of Board of Management Meeting:
Attendance:
Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Doyle, Ms. Cullen, Mr. Gayer, Mr. Gaynor, Ms. Foley, Ms. Pheasey and Ms. Harpur.
As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.
Opening Prayer:
The meeting began with an opening prayer and moment of silence.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting (26 May 2025) were approved following the proposal of Ms. Harpur, seconded by Ms. Foley.
Correspondence:
Requests for leave were considered by the Board.
The publication of some DES Circulars, relevant to the secondary sector, was noted.
Health and Safety:
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented an update on matters related to health and safety.
Building Updates:
An overview of works completed over the summer was presented to the Board.
Matters in relation to the hockey pitch were finalised.
Finance Report:
An Income and Expenditure report was provided to those present.
A draft budget had been prepared and would be brought to the next meeting.
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented an OLCS report.
Child Protection:
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 26 May 2025. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.
It was confirmed that Mr. Mc Ginnity and Ms. O’ Donoghue would fulfil the roles of DLP and DDLP respectively this year.
Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that updated Child Protection procedures had been published over the summer, but that Board ratification was not required at this time. He remarked that additional training for staff is scheduled for 23 October 2025. Further training for the DLP and DDLP would also be required before ratification of the new procedures.
Anti-Bullying:
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Bí Cinéalta report. The Board was advised that, to the school’s knowledge, no case of bullying was currently unresolved.
Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the Board that a student-friendly poster had been placed around the classrooms and school environment.
School Planning/Teaching and Learning:
Mr. Mc Ginnity spoke about the smooth running of the school in these initial days.
An initial view of Leaving Certificate results was shared with those present. A more detailed analysis would follow at the next meeting.
An update in relation to enrolment was provided. It was noted that the student population was now approximately 930 students.
A list of policies and their status within the school was shared with the Board and this will be further considered at the next meeting.
Leadership and Management:
Mr. Mc Ginnity provided an update in relation to Assistant Principal posts.
The panel for filling an upcoming vacancy was ratified.
An overview of the work undertaken by all post holders in 2024/25 was provided to those present.
Free Schoolbooks Scheme:
Feedback in relation to the operation of the scheme was provided by Mr. Mc Ginnity. While it was noted that this was an excellent help to families, the operation of the scheme required substantial administrative work. The Board thanked Ms. Smyth and Ms. Browne for their work in this regard.
Principal’s Report:
Mr. Mc Ginnity mentioned the following in his report:
- The successful completion of the state exams in June 2025
- The Induction Summer Camp held for new 1st year students on Wednesday and Thursday, 20 and 21 August.
- Ongoing Introduction Meetings for all year groups.
Next Meeting:
The date of the next meeting is Monday, 6 October 2025.
John Mc Ginnity,
Secretary to the Board of Management,
Monday, 1 September 2025.