​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:

• 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

Greater focus on the ‘ends’ rather than the ‘means’.

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:                        Hazel Whiteley & Mariusz Turos
Community Representatives:        Mary Hiney & Kieran Conway