Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Attendance
Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Foley, Ms. Harpur, Mr. Gayer, Mr. Gaynor, Ms. Cullen and Ms. Doyle.
As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.
Minutes
The minutes of the last two meetings (8 and 27 February 2023) were adopted following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Harpur.
Correspondence
The meeting was informed of the publication of a number of recent circulars and bulletins from the DES and JMB respectively.
Health and Safety
Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that quotes in relation to the installation of additional CCTV cameras were still awaited.
Building Updates
Mr. Mc Ginnity summarised the outcome of the recent ‘Life Cycle’ walk of the building, held with officials from the NDFA and Sensori FM.
Finance Report
An Income and Expenditure Report was presented to the meeting covering the period from 1 September to date.
Mr. Mc Ginnity also presented the Board with an OLCS report.
Leadership and Management
The Board discussed and agreed the process for the appointment of a third Deputy Principal to the school.
Mr. Mc Ginnity informed the Board of the timeline for completion of the AP 2 interview process.
Child Protection
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 8 February 2023. 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.
Initiatives in relation to anti-bullying were summarised.
School Planning/Teaching and Learning
Mr. Mc Ginnity summarised the ongoing work of the School Planning Group (SPG) in the area of wellbeing. Responses to surveys completed by the student body were now being considered.
Work in relation to the timetable for 2023/24 was ongoing.
It was noted that a new curriculum in SPHE was at draft stage.
Principal’s Report
Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:
- Completion of mock exams
- Recent events in the school
- TY work experience
- TY School Tour
Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for 16.30 in the school on Wednesday, 26 April 2023.
John Mc Ginnity,
Secretary to the Board of Management, Tuesday, 28 March 2023.