Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Attendance

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

Apologies were received from Mr. Gaynor.

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

Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting (21 March 2023) were adopted following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Harpur.

Correspondence

Requests for personal leave were considered by the Board.

Health and Safety

Mr. Mc Ginnity updated those present in relation to quotes for the installation of additional CCTV. One quote was approved by the Board.

Building Updates

Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that a detailed plan of works for the summer was still awaited.

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 matters in relation to the leadership and management structure within the school.

Child Protection

Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 21 March 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). He noted that work on the timetable for 2023/24 was ongoing.

A draft calendar for 2023/24 will be circulated to staff and discussed at the next staff meeting.

Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that a Guidance Inspection was in progress.

Issues in relation to Special Classes and capacity issues in certain classrooms were discussed.

Principal’s Report

Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:

  • Sporting success – camogie, golf, equestrian, rugby
  • The completion of the TY tour and work experience
  • 5th Year Retreat
  • Let’s Go Summer Camp

Next Meeting

The next meeting was scheduled for 16.30 in the school on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.

John Mc Ginnity,

Secretary to the Board of Management, Thursday, 4 May 2023.