Thursday, 31 March 2022

Attendance

Mr. Gaynor, Mr. Quigley, Ms. Pheasey, Ms. Foley, Mr. Gayer and Ms. Doyle. Apologies were received from Ms. Johnston and Sr. Helen.

In the absence of Sr. Helen, Mr. Quigley was appointed to chair the meeting. As Secretary to the Board, Mr. O’ Shea also attended.

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (14 February 2022) were adopted following the proposal of Mr. Gaynor, seconded by Ms. Doyle.

Correspondence

The Board agreed to request a meeting with Sr. Carmel (Province Leader) to discuss the proposed arrangement with the Le Chéile Trust.

Covid-19 Response Plan / Health and Safety

Mr. O’ Shea advised the Board that Covid-19 restrictions in schools had been lifted by DES and that virtually all aspects of school life were operating as normal. The Board thanked the LWR Committee that met on 52 occasions since August 2020 to monitor all aspects of the school’s response to Covid.

High levels of absenteeism among both staff and students were reported to the meeting by Mr. O’ Shea.

The Board was informed that a further fire drill was conducted in the school on 24 March 2022 and that all had gone well.

Building Report

The meeting was informed that regular meetings with the FM Company continued every 2-3 weeks and that all matters of concern were being properly addressed. The GAA pitch continued to be monitored and a programme of annual maintenance had been provided to the school.

Licence Agreement with Wexford Hockey Club

Mr. O’ Shea advised that there were no further developments in this matter since the last meeting.

Student Care

Mr. O’ Shea presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 14 February 2022. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.

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

School Planning / Teaching and Learning

The Board approved new arrangements for the structure of the school day to take effect on 25 April 2022.

A revised policy document on homework as a means of assessment was approved by the meeting.

Mr. O’ Shea informed the meeting that the School Planning Group was currently discussing a revised healthy living policy for students as well as new procedures for the appointment of Head Girls.

Principal’s Report

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

  • An Incidental Inspection by DES of teaching, learning and assessment on 23 March 2022
  • The Spring General Meeting of Parents that was held in the school on 21 March 2022
  • Forthcoming school trips to Spain and France
  • The completion of day trips for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students
  • Arrangements for Leaving Certificate orals and practicals over the Easter holiday
  • Planning for the admission of 6 Ukrainian students into the school

Any other business

Members extended their sympathy to Ms. Johnston on the recent death of her father.

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 16.30 in the school on Monday, 9 May 2022.

Billy O’ Shea,

Secretary to Board of Management. Tuesday, 5 April 2022.