1307 Minutes - 1 July 2013

1 July 2013

Kaikohe East School Board Minutes

Administration

Present

Chicky Rudkin (Principal), Graeme Shaw, Lisa Tuwhangai, Alicia Tomuri

In attendance

Don Edmonds (Secretary)

Apologies

Here Paewhenua

Minutes

RESOLVED Graeme/Alicia

That the minutes are a true record of the previous meeting.

Correspondence

RESOLVED Chicky/Lisa

That the inward correspondence is received.

Matters Arising

RESOLVED Lisa/Graeme

That Alicia, Lisa, Don, Graeme and Chicky are registered for the NZSTA/MOE Board Workshop in Kaikohe 29 August 2013.

Financial Report

RESOLVED Chicky/Alicia

That the Financial Report is approved.

Policy Review

Finance

RESOLVED Chicky/Lisa

That the Policy Review Report - Financial Planning, Financial Condition, Asset Management is received and approved.

Curriculum Review - Science

RESOLVED Alicia/Lisa

That the Curriculum Review Report - Science is received and approved.

Noted in Discussion

• There is a need to lift the profile of Science in the school.

• The government focus on Literacy and Numeracy and National Standards has led to less emphasis on subjects such as Science.

• Senior managers acknowledge the importance of this curriculum area and examining ways to place more emphasis on Science.

Special Topics

Principal’s Performance Review

RESOLVED Lisa/Alicia

That the 2012-2013 Principal’s Performance Review report is received and approved.

Noted in Discussion

• In spite of extensive enquiries we have been unable to find an external appraiser for this year.

• Denis Buckland has advised that he is available for principal appraisal next year.

RESOLVED Graeme/Alicia

That the 2013-3014 Principal’s Performance Agreement is approved.

Governance Policy Review

RESOLVED Graeme/Chicky

That a review of the Governance Policy be carried out at a board workshop before the next board meeting.

Board Workshops and Meetings

RESOLVED Chicky/Lisa

That Don canvases all board members before setting workshop and meeting times and dates with a view to having board workshops and meetings during the day rather than in the evenings.