Role of the Board of Management
A board of management for an ETB school has a clear remit to manage that school on behalf of the ETB, in accordance with legislation; Department of Education and Skills (DES) circulars, guidelines and procedures; and any policies or strategies that the ETB may establish regarding the operation of its schools.
The primary role of a board of management is one of governance. Governance is about providing direction and oversight for a school while ensuring that the rights of all members of the school community are upheld and that the school is accountable for its work.
The main Governance functions of a Board of Management are:
Specific Responsibilities of Boards of Management
St Conleth’s CC Board of Management 2019 – 2024
ETB Nominees: Darragh Fitzpatrick, Colm O’Gogain,
Rob Power & Laura Burke,
Teacher Nominees: Kathleen Canniffe & Gary Evans
Parent Nominees: Grainne Maguire & Mariusz Turos
Community Representatives: Mary Hiney & Kieran Conway
The primary role of a board of management is one of governance. Governance is about providing direction and oversight for a school while ensuring that the rights of all members of the school community are upheld and that the school is accountable for its work.
The main Governance functions of a Board of Management are:
- Policy formation and strategic planning
- Monitoring – the implementation of Policy, Strategy, and Plans
- Supporting the Principal and his/her staff
- The best Boards comply with the five principles of good Governance by:
- Providing leadership
- Exercising control
- Being transparent and accountable
- Working effectively
- Behaving with integrity
Specific Responsibilities of Boards of Management
- School Plan & DEIS Action Plan
- School Planning & Self Evaluation
- Premises and Equipment
- Reporting Responsibilities
- Code of Behaviour
- Admission, Suspension and Expulsion of Students
- School Inspections
- Annual Adoption of Educational Scheme for School
- School Attendance Strategies
- Chile Protection and Anti Bullying
St Conleth’s CC Board of Management 2019 – 2024
ETB Nominees: Darragh Fitzpatrick, Colm O’Gogain,
Rob Power & Laura Burke,
Teacher Nominees: Kathleen Canniffe & Gary Evans
Parent Nominees: Grainne Maguire & Mariusz Turos
Community Representatives: Mary Hiney & Kieran Conway
