30 October 2012
Administration
Noted that the board elections take place in 2013. Need to look for possible new members.
Resolved Kaz/Mary
That Chicky’s leave is approved.
Matters Arising
Noted that as Angie’s resignation was received after 1 October the position remains vacant until the 2013 election.
Resolved Chicky/Mary
That the inward correspondence is received and the outward approved.
Resolved Chicky/Kaz
That the minutes are a true record of the last meeting.
Lisa Tuwhangai
Maraea Kea (Chairperson), Chicky Rudkin (Principal), Mary Davis, Kaz Chamberlain, Don Edmonds (Board Secretary).
Resolved Mary/Kaz
That the Financial Report is approved.
Technology
Resolved Chicky/Mary
That the Technology Curriculum Review Report is received.
Resolved Kaz/Chicky
That the principal surveys the school community about the Vision, Core Values, and Goals and presents a draft charter informed by the results of the survey to the board’s February meeting.
Staffing for 2013
Noted that there are two teaching vacancies for 2013. These positions have been advertised.
Resolved Maraea/Mary
That Chicky, Mary, Kaz, Graeme and Stevie form the appointments committee with delegated authority to make the appointments.
Attendance
Resolved Chicky/Kaz
That the Term Three Attendance Report is received.
Property
Junior Block Upgrade
Resolved Maraea/Kaz
That the Kerikeri Construction tender for the Junior Block Upgrade is accepted, and that $16,000 from surplus board funds is made available for this project .
2013 Budget
Chicky reported that the 2013 budget is being developed.
Considering providing free stationary to students as an incentive for attendance at the start of the year - Chicky to work on details.
Funding received from the sale of surplus properties will allow a budget for shade covers for the adventure playgrounds.
School Gala planned for 9 March 2013.
Resolved Kaz/Chicky
That the board approves a funding application to Creative Communities.
Signed M Kea (Chair)
11 December 2012