Rearcross National School

Oct 16 2014

Board of Management

The Board of Management

The Board of Management is responsible for providing an appropriate education for every pupil including:

* reviewing the school plan;
* developing school policies;
* recruitment of staff;
* keeping accurate accounts;
* providing leadership;
* ensuring effective accountable management of the school.

Eliza Williams	Chairperson
Colm O’ Toole	Teacher Nominee
Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP.	Patron’s Nominee
Siobhán Sheehy	Parent’s Nominee
Albert Nolan	Parent’s Nominee
John Lyons	Community Nominee
Sarah Nolan Sheila Carey	Community Nominee Teacher Nominee

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BOM Meeting 4th of April 2017

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP , Albert Nolan, Sheila Carey,

Absent: Siobhán Sheehy, John Lyons.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer.

Correspondence

Grant: Ancillary Services Grant.
Circular 13/17: Special Education Teaching Allocation 2017 / 2018.
Circular 17/17: Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2017/18 school year.

Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
Literacy / Numeracy: The Principal gave an update to the Board regarding Literacy Lift Off.
Enrolment: The issue of future enrolment in the school was discussed by the BOM.
He also informed the Board of the following initiatives:
- Credit Union Quiz.
- The Active School Flag as part of Health Promoting Schools.
- Fundraiser organised by Parent Association.

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BOM Meeting 15th of February 2017

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, John Lyons, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP , Albert Nolan, Sheila Carey, Siobhán Sheehy.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer. Both the chairperson and treasurer attended the training module ‘Board finances and the role of the Treasurer’.

Correspondence

Grants: Minor Works and ICT infrastructure grants.
Job share application.

Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
The Principal gave an update to the Board regarding the establishment of a Parent Association.
He also informed the Board of the programme of events undertaken for Catholic Schools Week and the introduction of the parish based Confirmation programme ‘You Shall Be My Witness’.
An update on the following initiatives was also given:
- Credit Union Quiz.
- RDS Primary Science Fair.

The following policy was reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Mathematics.

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BOM Meeting 11th of October 2016

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, John Lyons, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP , Albert Nolan.

Absent: Sheila Carey, Siobhán Sheehy.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer.

Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
Literacy / Numeracy: An update on Guided Reading was given to the Board.

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Child Protection (Annual Review)
Anti-Bullying (Annual Review)

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Board of Management Report 2015 – 2016

BOM Report

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BOM Meeting 15th of June 2016

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, John Lyons, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP , Siobhán Sheehy, Yvonne McNamara.

Absent: Albert Nolan.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer.
Principal’s Report:
- Commencement of Statutory Requirement for Garda Vetting.
- There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
- The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
- The aggregated results of standardised tests conducted in the school were reported to the board of management.

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Critical Incident Policy

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BOM Meeting 20th of April 2016

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, John Lyons, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Yvonne McNamara, Siobhán Sheehy.

Absent: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Albert Nolan.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): SIP for literacy in progress.
There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
Circular 13/16 (Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in Primary Schools) discussed by the BOM. The Principal identified a number of initiatives already underway in the school including:
- Food Dudes
- Healthy Eating Policy
- Incredible Edibles
- Health Promoting Schools: The school requested a visit from Mairéad Kelly (HSE) to give an outline of the HPS process.

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

E-Learning Plan

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BOM Meeting 17th of February 2016

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Yvonne McNamara, Siobhán Sheehy, Albert Nolan.

Absent: John Lyons.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

The Principal informed the Board of the requirement to register as a charity with the charities regulator.
There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self-Evaluation (Numeracy): SIP for numeracy in progress.
School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): SIP for literacy in progress.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
Update on following initiatives:
- Digital Schools.
- Primary Science Fair.
- Credit Union Quiz.
- Catholic Schools Week 2016.

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Healthy Eating
Assessment
Special Needs

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BOM Meeting 9th of December 2015

Present at the meeting: Eliza Williams, Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Yvonne McNamara, Siobhán Sheehy, Albert Nolan, John Lyons.

Opening Prayer

Eliza Williams, chairperson, welcomed all new board members.
All members signed the declaration of Acceptance of Membership.
A Treasurer, Recording Secretary and Health and Safety Officer were appointed.
Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self-Evaluation (Numeracy): SIP for numeracy in progress.
School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): SIP for literacy in progress.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
Literacy Lift Off: An overview of the intervention, which will begin in the new term, was given to all members.

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BOM Meeting 4th of November 2015

Present at the meeting: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Paul McNamara, Orla Hammersley, Kathleen Daly, Joan Shortt.

Apologies: Eddie Nolan.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the Treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self-Evaluation (Numeracy): SIP for numeracy in progress.
School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): SIP for literacy in progress.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
The Principal informed the Board that the recently restored Minor Works grant will continue for the current academic school year.
The Principal also gave an update to the Board on roadworks to be completed directly outside the school by Tipperary County Council.
Update on the following projects:
- Phased introduction of Literacy Lift Off.
- Phased introduction of Guided Reading.
- Christmas Concert.
The Principal thanked the entire board for their contribution to the school over the past four years.

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BOM Meeting 25th of August 2015

Present at the meeting: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Paul McNamara, Kathleen Daly, Joan Shortt and Eddie Nolan.

Apologies: Orla Hammersley.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self-Evaluation (Numeracy): SIP for numeracy in progress.
School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): Step 6: Implement and monitor: Actions for improvement will now be monitored, progress will be reported on a regular basis and changes to the targets will be made if necessary. The school published a summary of the self-evaluation report / school improvement plan and made it available to the whole school community.
The aggregated results of standardised tests conducted in the school were reported to the board of management.
Update on the following projects:
- Green-Schools Ceremony
- Tidy Schools Competition
- Discover Primary Science and Maths

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Child Protection (Annual Review)
Anti-Bullying (Annual Review)

Board of Management Report 2014 – 2015

BOM Final Report

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BOM Meeting 2nd of June 2015

Present at the meeting: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Orla Hammersley, Kathleen Daly, Joan Shortt and Eddie Nolan.

Apologies: Paul McNamara.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

The Principal informed the Board of Circular 0026/2015 which outlines actions that should be taken by all school authorities in order to facilitate, as far as possible, a smooth transition to the statutory vetting requirements that will apply when the Vetting Act is commenced.
There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
School Self-Evaluation (Literacy): The teaching staff are currently working on Step 4: Completing the Self-Evaluation Report and Step 5: Developing a School Improvement Plan.
School Self-Evaluation (Numeracy): SIP for numeracy in progress.

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board:

Code of Behaviour
Social Personal and Health Education
Relationship and Sexuality Education

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BOM Meeting 18th of March 2015

Present at the meeting: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Orla Hammersley, Kathleen Daly, Joan Shortt and Eddie Nolan.

Apologies: Paul McNamara.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

The Principal provided a summary report of bullying cases to the Board of Management in accordance with Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary schools.
A revised mission statement was approved by the Board of Management.
There was no report made or advice sought by the DLP from the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self-Evaluation:
- SIP for numeracy in progress.
- Literacy: Staff are analysing the information they have gathered and checking the quality of the school’s practice against a set of standards.
Update on the following initiatives / projects:
- Seachtain na Gaeilge
- Green-Schools
- Engineers Week
- Sport
- Credit Union Quiz
- Digital Schools

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BOM Meeting 27^th of January 2015

Present at the meeting: Very Rev. Daniel Woods, PP, Colm O’ Toole, Sarah Nolan, Orla Hammersley, Kathleen Daly.

Apologies: Joan Shortt, Paul McNamara, Eddie Nolan.

Opening Prayer

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Colm.
Minutes of last meeting were signed and adopted.
The financial report was read out by the treasurer.
Principal’s Report:

There has been no reports made by the DLP to the HSE since the last BOM meeting.
School Self Evaluation is ongoing. This year we are looking at Literacy with a focus on writing. Numeracy SIP is currently under review and changes will be made to the targets if necessary.
Mission Statement: The school’s mission statement was reviewed. A revised mission statement will be submitted for review at the next Board of Management meeting.
Very successful Christmas Concert in the hall. The Chairperson thanked staff, students and parents.
Update given to the BOM on the Primary Online Database (POD).

The following policies were reviewed and ratified by the Board: