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:
- Being transparent and accountable
Greater focus on the ‘ends’ rather than the ‘means’.
Specific Responsibilities of Boards of Management
- School Plan & DEIS Action Plan
- School Planning & Self Evaluation
- Reporting Responsibilities
- Admission, Suspension and Expulsion of Students
- Annual Adoption of Educational Scheme for Schools
- School Attendance Strategies
- Chile Protection and Anti Bullying
| Community Representatives |
Mary Hiney & Kieran Conway |
| ETB Nominees |
Darragh Fitzpatrick, Colm O’Gogain, Rob Power & Laura Burke |
| Parent Nominees |
Hazel Whiteley & Mariusz Turos |
| Teacher Nominees |
Kathleen Canniffe & Gary Evans |
Community Links
St. Conleth’s CC prides itself on its community involvement and relationships. Some of the community links that St. Conleth’s CC has developed are detailed below.