Board of Management 2022 – 2025
Membership of Board of Management
16 October 2022 – 15 October 2025
Trustee nominees
Ms. Iris Johnston (Chairperson)
Ms. Barbara Foley
Mr. Daniel Gayer
Mr. Liam Gaynor
Parent nominees
Ms. Edel Cullen
Ms. Eleanor Harpur
Teacher nominees
Ms. Laura Pheasey
Ms. Aoife Doyle
The Secretary to the Board is Mr. John McGinnity who attends meetings in a non-voting capacity.
Agreed Report of Board of Management Meeting
Monday, 9 October 2023
Attendance
Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Doyle, Ms. Cullen, Ms. Pheasey, Ms. Harpur and Ms. Foley.
As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.
Minutes
The minutes of the last two meetings (30 August and 14 September 2023) were adopted following the proposal of Ms. Foley, seconded by Ms. Harpur.
Correspondence
Requests for leave were considered by the Board.
Correspondence in relation to the SPHE curriculum was noted.
Documentation from the Loreto Education Trust was also shared with the Board.
Health and Safety
Mr. Mc Ginnity updated those present on matters in relation to health and safety.
Building Updates
Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that an audit of works carried out over the summer is scheduled for Friday, 27 October.
Finance Report
The Board formally approved the budget for 2023/24.
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented an OLCS report.
Leadership and Management
The appointment of teaching staff to Assistant Principal vacancies was ratified, subject to the completion of the appeals process.
Additional vacancies were discussed and a timeline for filling these positions was agreed. The procedures in relation to the recruitment process was also finalised.
Child Protection
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 30 August. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.
Following the introduction of revised Child Protection procedures, the Board carried out a fresh review of the Child Safeguarding Statement using the new templates.
Anti-Bullying
The Board was advised that, to the school’s knowledge, no case of bullying was currently unresolved.
The Board carried out the annual review of the anti-bullying policy in accordance with the relevant checklist.
School Planning/Teaching and Learning
Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that all teaching vacancies had been filled.
The Board was informed that the Guidance Inspection had been published on the gov.ie website.
Mr. Mc Ginnity summarised the overall enrolment figures in the school.
It was noted that the School Planning Group was up and running for the year.
Principal’s Report
Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:
- The start of the school year with Introduction Meetings for all students
- The commencement of sporting competitions
- A successful Open Night and Opening Mass
- TY Information Evening
- Study Skills talks for 2nd and 5th year students
Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting is Thursday, 23 November 2023.
John Mc Ginnity,
Secretary to the Board of Management,
Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
Agreed Report of Board of Management Meeting:
Wednesday, 31 August 2023
Attendance
Ms. Johnston (Chairperson), Ms. Doyle, Ms. Cullen, Ms. Pheasey, Ms. Harpur, Mr. Gaynor, Mr. Gayer and Ms. Foley.
As Secretary to the Board, Mr. Mc Ginnity also attended.
Minutes
The minutes of the last three meetings (31 May, 14 June and 16 August 2023) were adopted.
Correspondence
Requests for leave were considered by the Board.
Health and Safety
Mr. Mc Ginnity updated those present on the installation of extra CCTV and the purchase of carpet tiles to protect the Sports Hall flooring.
The annual review of the Health and Safety statement with Derek Madden (Health and Safety Manager) was noted.
Building Updates
Mr. Mc Ginnity summarised the work completed over the summer. This included the full painting of all external walls, some internal painting, upgrades to the BMS system, the replacement of some floor coverings and the rectification of some outstanding leaks.
Finance Report
The Board was informed that the annual budget would be drafted shortly.
Leadership and Management
The Board was provided with an update in relation to Assistant Principal vacancies.
Child Protection
Mr. Mc Ginnity presented the Board with a Child Protection Oversight Report covering the period since the last meeting on 31 May. A copy of the report is attached to the minutes.
The Board ratified the appointment of Ms. Siobhan O’ Donoghue as Deputy Designated Liaison Person following the retirement of Ms. O’ Reilly.
Revised Child Protection procedures were formally adopted. Circular 0036/2023 was discussed and Mr. Mc Ginnity provided a summary of the main changes.
Anti-Bullying
The Board was advised that, to the school’s knowledge, no case of bullying was currently unresolved.
School Planning/Teaching and Learning
Mr. Mc Ginnity noted that almost all teaching vacancies had been filled.
The Board was informed that there had been no further contact from the Buildings Unit in relation to the application for an extension.
The current enrolment figures in each year group were summarised.
The Board approved a plan to offer 180 places to 1st Year students for 2024/25. This is subject to patron approval.
A draft response to the Guidance inspection (held in April 2023) was circulated and agreed.
Principal’s Report
Mr. Mc Ginnity made mention of the following:
- The Summer Camp for new 1st year students
- The start of the school year
- The upcoming Open Night, scheduled for 28 September
Next Meeting
The date of the next meeting is Monday, 9 October 2023.
John Mc Ginnity,
Secretary to the Board of Management,
Tuesday, 12 September 2023.